I realized that the code I wrote for SocialAddict on Adobe Air could easily translate into a web application. So I tossed the files up online and now it’s accessible everywhere.
What’s cool about this is you can use it in a few different ways.
1 - Use it without Adobe Air.
2 - Load it in Firefox’s sidebar. Just visit the URL above, bookmark the page and be sure to check the ‘Load in Sidebar’ box. Now whenever you click on the bookmark, it’ll pop-open.
After my recent success with Plurkit, I decided to take the idea to the next level and add in more social sites. The outcome is SocialAddict which has 11 social sites within one Adobe Air application.
What SocialAddict does is loads the mobile or iPhone version of each site for easy access. Again, I didn’t tie into any APIs or do massive re-construction. These are all previously available applications that have been tied together to make it quick and easy to go from one to the next.
Within SocialAddict you’ll find:
I’ve been playing around with Aptana and Adobe Air to see if I could create a basic application. What I created was Plurkit; an Adobe Air version of Plurk mobile.
Ok, I’ll be the first to admit, this is not as good as something like Twhirl. 
However, it is my first attempt at anything in Adobe Air so I’m pretty happy.
I didn’t use the Plurk API and do a lot of crazy coding. All I did was take the mobile version of Plurk and embed it into an Adobe Air application. And voila; Plurkit!
Ever want to search Plurk.com for topics or friends? Well there isn’t a formal search yet, however you can search with Plurk Lurker, a customized Google search just for Plurk.com.
Plurk Lurker makes it quick and simple to find information on Plurk. It is limited to what Google can see, but it’s better than nothing. You can find posts or users as long as their information is public.
Granted, it’s pretty basic but it’s better than none; which is what I’ve found otherwise. I’m sure as soon as an API opens up, someone will create a better Plurk search.
I recently discovered Plurk. A micro-blogging site much like Twitter, only with more features, a cool layout and that headless thing!
I’m a fan of the interactive and innovative timeline of posts. However some people feel the timeline is a bit busy and go for the simplified mobile version. So I decided to take a bit of code and put the mobile version in Firefox’s sidebar for easy access.
The Plurk Mobile Sidebar comes complete with Firefox 2 & 3 support, a headless thing button for your toolbar and a keyboard shortcut. The actual features of the Plurk sidebar application are under Plurks control.
I’m always looking to connect with more people via Facebook, StumbleUpon, Mixx or whatever social media circle. If you want to be my friend, check out my social media profile page and connect up with me.
The more virtual friends I have, maybe my stories will get Dugg more or my Oregon Trail wagon will survive the trip!
