Google buys Instantiations

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A while a go I used to do Swing development, and I sometimes used the tool of Instantiations to develop my GUI. I quite liked the tool. Before that I…

McDonalds running Linux

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A unix like OS on their video-screens outside, in shopping center Hoog Caterijne, Utrecht. At least something else then those Windows 95/98/NT screens I often see running at terminals, when…

Database upgrade during deployment

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I want to create an installation package of a Java application. Part of the installation involves upgrading a SQL database (Oracle) – by running a few SQL scripts. Creating the…

Motorola milestone: frustating as hell

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Since a few weeks I have a Motorola Milestone, the European version of the Motorola Droid. For a small computer/handheld works very well. I can browse, use email, install application,…

Apple: 32 bit or 64 bit

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I am about to download the latest version of Eclipse IDE, Helios. Naturally there are packages for various types of platforms. I know I have a Mac, however I also…

Apprentice in software

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When you want to become a pilot, you’ll first have to be a co-pilot (after your training). You’ll won’t become a medical professional without working with an experienced doctor first.…

Virtual secretary

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Most of my friends are in there are twenty/thirty something and have quite a busy (social live). Making appointsments can be quite cumbersome, especially when multiple people are involved. Fortunately,…

Springsource and electric cars

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Just read an article on electric cars in of the Saturday’s edition of the NRC – a Dutch newspaper, which can be found online at the authors blog (in Dutch).…