By mig 
Aug 27, 2007 7:24 pm
http://publicsvn.songbirdnest.com/wiki/Build_Instructions#Win32:MSYS
I’ve updated the Public SVN Build Instructions page to better reflect what we’ve been doing to our 0.3 build system.
Of course, we still don’t work yet with VC8:
http://bugzilla.songbirdnest.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2052
And there’s a small little bug with finding the wmsdk.h file:
http://bugzilla.songbirdnest.com/show_bug.cgi?id=4440
But for everyone who has been asking, the documentation is updated and ready for consumption. We’re happy to announce we’re adopting Mozilla’s use of the MSYS build environment (from the friendly folks who brought us MinGW), and that everything is much easier and faster with it.
Then again — why are you asking? Don’t you know you can do almost anything in Songbird using simple crossplatform Javascript? You only really need to build the app if you need to compile your own C++ against our headers… and that’s just never any fun is it?
Hooray for scripting!
mig
By jkoshi 
Aug 23, 2007 3:03 pm
Sorry for the long lapse in posts. We’ve not just been busy with moving, but busy interviewing new birders and, of course, busy getting to the next release. We’ve been cleaning up and documenting our new APIs and we’ve been adding a few more touches of polish on many areas in the UI.
Meanwhile, if you’re in SF tomorrow and if you’re into t-shirts, Songbird t-shirts will be featured in Graphic Content at Space Gallery.
By roblord 
Aug 17, 2007 5:35 pm
San Francisco Songbirdwatchers:
Thanks to each of you who came and made the Summer Migration Party rock. By our Vibe Manager’s count, we checked over 300 coats and drank four kegs of beer throughout the evening, which extrapolates to 400+ party livers. Everyone I talked to had a great time bike blending margaritas and meeting new and existing friends, peers and ‘bird lovers. Post party pictures to Flickr please.
Thanks especially to the many Mozilla heads who carpooled from Mountain View to attend. Some of my favorite moments were one-on-ones with a few of you. We also appreciated our new neighbors from Creative Commons, Citizen Agency, Red Swoosh, Venture Hacks and others.
Thanks finally for all the interest in Songbird jobs. If you haven’t submitted your resume + cover letter, get on it. Positions are filling up.
Chirps,
Rob
By roblord
Aug 4, 2007 12:23 pm
Whoop and warble with Songbird, all you cinnamon-bellied, double-collared, bushy-crested and golden-cheeked peeps.
Join us as we warm Songbird’s new spacious 8,200 sq. ft. nest. We’re adding twigs and yarn for all the newly hired ‘birders and open position hires to come.
Where: 585 Howard Street at 2nd, San Francisco map
When: Friday, August 10th, 7pm to 11pm…or so.
Why: Warm the new nest. Meet fellow freckle-breasted, copper-rumped peeps. Be one with the ‘birds.
Who’s Invited: You know who. Internet music heads, Songbird watchers, Mozilla hackers, Web 2.0 café campers, fixie posses and whatnot.
Birdgames
- Performing live on his Soul Cycle, MC Fossil Fool, SF’s fresh bicycle rapper
- DJ Ausome on the electro-mashed tip
- DJ Deckard on the electro-minimal tip
- New Songbird “Birdband” t-shirt design and buttons available exclusively at the party
- Songbird demonstrations while sobriety lasts
Seeds + Berries
- Pedal your own, bicycle blended frozen drinkies
- Mission District imported delicacies
- Cold keg beer in abundance, natch
Previous Songbird parties have been super fun and filled the space, so be an early bird.
Also, if you’re qualified for a job at Songbird, introduce yourself to a ‘birder. You may leave the party with the new “Birdband” t-shirt and a series of interviews the following week.
chirps,
r0b
By mig
Aug 1, 2007 10:05 pm
http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/07/05/how-to-use-songbird-to-manage-your-ipod/
Well, nobody sent me the memo, but last month simplehelp.net wrote a really nice article on everything you need to know to get your iPod working all nice and friendly with Songbird.
If you’ve had any troubles, this should hopefully straighten you out.
mig
