Author Archives: Michael

Terminal on Lion

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Michael

Open up terminal. Click the fullscreen button (top right) and it takes up all screen space. It’s like a programmers wet dream .

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Seriously!!!!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Michael

It’s a chopping board. It’s so that you don’t mix up your meat and veg!…   He calls it “The Big Chopper”. Frankly, seeing this at the ideal home show was a surreal experience. And, begs the question, where does he … Continue reading →

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Barcamp

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Michael

I’m off to Barcamp at the end of this month. So, what do I have to talk about? Business process? New languages and environments? Trends in the set top box market? Hmm.

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Fun. No, really!

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Michael | Leave a comment

Chinese version of Countdown

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Michael

May I have a vowel please. Another vowel. Can I have a vowel please. I think I’ll have another vowel. Hmm, vowel please. …. (you get the idea)

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Vala Generics

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Michael

Vala supports a limited form of generics. It’s a shame, coming from a Java background not to see the thorough implementation that I am used to. Vala coming from a C# background might have inherited it’s form of generics, but … Continue reading →

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A2DP on Ubuntu 11.04

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Michael

I have purchased a lovely new Bluetooth stereo headset for me, well, everything. It works so well with the iPhone, no problem with my MacBook, and with the Ubuntu Linux laptop?..   It works, but I couldn’t find the advanced profile. … Continue reading →

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SEO and IE

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Michael

I am trying my hand at SEO (Search Engine Optimization) at the moment on my wifes site. It goes, averagely. One technique is to restrict access to excessively verbose parts of your site. Anything that is basically generated, and where … Continue reading →

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Running hurts

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Michael

I’m 37 and generally not fit. Next to me is a field that has a diameter of 1.7 miles. So, recently I decided to run around it! Being of little experience, I put on the cheapest trainers I could buy, … Continue reading →

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Vala async method end

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Michael

Vala has support for asynchronous methods via the ‘async’ keyword. This means that the method can return its result later via a callback. Unfortunately all the Vala documentation, at this time, shows how to call one async method from another … Continue reading →

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