Using XSLT to Fix lyX's Docbook XML

lyX is currently my favorite text editor, especially when it comes to writing software documentation. LyX's support for Docbook XML is slightly cludgy, though, because the application is really designed to help create LaTex documents. I have written a tutorial on how to use lyX to produce Docbook XML which can be transformed into XHTML or PDF documents. This tutorial shows how to leverage XML technologies, such as XSL, to create customized versions of Docbook XSL stylesheets that fix some of lyX's Docbook problems. The tutorial can be read here.

Posted by Chad on Aug 11, 2008

Ruby Script to Download Google Account Contacts

I have just released a Ruby Script that will download your Google Contacts using their Contacts API.

• downloadGoogleContacts.rb

Enjoy!

Posted by Chad on Aug 08, 2008

Usplash Debian Swirl

I am pleased to announce the release of a Usplash screen branded for the Debian GNU/Linux distribution

• Usplash Debian Swirl

Posted by Chad on Jun 19, 2008

GEDCOM 5.5 XML

I am pleased to announce the release of an XML schema describing GEDCOM 5.5 XML

• GEDCOM 5.5 XML RELAX NG/Schematron Schema

Posted by Chad on Jun 08, 2008