2003
Leaky Abstractions
Just read this nice little article by Joel Spolsky passed onto me by Mícheál Ó Foghlú. It deals with the evolution of programming abstractions and how they have inadvertently made our lives more difficult by making them easier. It’s one of the best and most concise articles that I have read on the paradox of… Read More »Leaky Abstractions
It’s not Gnu!
Well, this is a startling announcement that may change the way software is controlled from now on. Previously unable to patent software somebody has come up with a way around this and it looks as though it might put a squeeze on open source developments thanks to a few capitalist management types. Do these people… Read More »It’s not Gnu!
M$ lands a big fish
Well, well it looks as though M$ have not only secured the biggest market share in history but now they have also included the biggest single deal in history by supplying the US army. So it’s true that every American has a ‘bush’ outside their windows. Hmm I forsee some new and interesting titles emerging… Read More »M$ lands a big fish
Terra Firma no Talamh Crua
Well back to the grindstone after a fantastic two weeks of travelling around South-Eastern Europe. Saw some fantastic places and sights and I can only hope now that the film footage comes out well and reflects the memories of the various attractions. It was tough going being on our feet the whole time but there’s also a great amount of satisfaction derived from getting around these places on our own; mostly down to the effort and time put in by Siân in organising the route and schedule.
Blogging Vienna
Well we managed to make it to Vienna and currently I am hooked up via my pda to a WiFi hotspot I found for free in Brauer Strasse 🙂 Siân and I had a great time in Budapest and would definitely recommend the place for a visit. So far the trip has been great with… Read More »Blogging Vienna
Hoildays
Holiday update!! Well I’m in Budapest at the moment with Siân (http://www.jbwan.com/bio.htm) So far we’ve been through Venice, Lake Bled (Slovenia) and Zagreb in Croatia. Can’t really say much about Zagreb as it wasn’t the best experience but the rest of the places are somewhat enjoyable. Looking forward now to enjoying a thermal bath somewhere… Read More »Hoildays
Rant!!!
Well it’s June 6th and my weblog has received so few entries in the last month that it must have all but disappeared from the indexing webs of various engines. Problem is that I have been too occupied with other things and have not had a chance to continue my daily reading. Further more I… Read More »Rant!!!