I’ve spent the last few days profiling and performance testing what currently exists of jaRTI. In this time I have come across many oddities on the new differences and performance characteristics of Mac OS X (intel) and Windows. Needing a break, I’ve decided to share my findings with the world.
Preface
I spend virtually all my development [...]

Tonight I did the unthinkable.
Yes, I installed Windows XP on my Mac. (/me shudders)
To be fair, Bootcamp was a pleasure to work with and made the whole process really simple (once I’d slipstreamed myself an XP SP2 CD). Windows . . . well, it’s Windows.
Before everyone jumps up in arms at me, I had my [...]

I don’t think that software patents are need to be an evil thing. However, when companies use this vehicle to patent the insanely obvious and then claim it as their “innovation” my blood just boils.
Take for example KAM Industrieswho make software to control model train sets. They were awarded patents for their “innovation” of sending [...]

Marni and I have just returned from 5 days roaming around Tasmania. While the obligatory update will step forth at some point, my workload in the next few days is pretty scary, so don’t expect it until after Easter. Until then, here is a picture of a Tassie Devil to keep you amused.

Some 16 years ago, a small Kelpie dog was adopted by Marni’s family and given the name of Jessie. With disproportionately long puppy legs and a voracious appetite for love and the company of others, she became part of their family. On many occasions Marni has told me of the times they would spend together [...]