January 2005 - Posts

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Euro Trip by hannes

I watched EuroTrip this weekend and it was the most entertaining movie I have seen for quite some time. The story is really thin but the comedy and soundtrack makes up for it. So if you want two hours of entertainment requiring no brain activity get yourself this movie. Note to myself : Must try to visit Europe this year. Maybe the last change before the kids come. Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit! | kick it! | live it!
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SDLC for dummies by hannes

Much has been said and written about Software Methodologies. The pro's and cons of each, what to do and what not to do etc, and of course which one is the best for your particular project. Well it does not matter what methodology you use, doing the job done always includes the following activates. Creation - Somebody has a brilliant idea Specification - Bunches of people define the brilliant idea Design - Really smart people decide how to build the software Construction - Programmer-slaves labour...
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Good advise by hannes

One of the perks (curses) working for a large multi national company is all the free (mandatory) training. My last training session was part of our Management Development Programme . During this particular session two things that was said really hit home. Do not depended on your company to manage your career, y ou are in charged of your own career destiny. Secondly, you need to develop special skills that would want companies to hire you. To be average does not cut it. Invest in yourself to raise...
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A Rainy Cape Town by hannes

My earliest memory of Cape Town , growing up in the Eastern Cape, was watching the TV news showing it raining in Cape Town. It seemed that every time they showed Cape Town it was raining. Well I have been living in Cape Town now for the past seven years and to be honest I have not seen much of those seven rainy day in rows. But today it's raining in Cape Town and when it's raining in Cape Town every thing feels all right. Lets hope for another few rainy days in Cape Town soon. Share this post: email...
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User satisfaction testing by hannes

User satisfaction testing is the process of quantifying the usability test with some measurable attribute of the test, such as functionality, cost or easy of use. Objective of a user satisfaction test As a communication vehicle between designers, as well as between users and designers To detect and evaluate changes during the design process To provide periodic indication of divergence of option about the current design To enable pinpointing specific areas if dissatisfaction for remedy To provide...
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Thanks for the MSDN Mags by hannes

Busy downloading all the msdn mags for 2004. Now to find the time to actually start reading them! I'm displaying my typical human nature my gathering all things around but never getting to use them. Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit! | kick it! | live it!
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Which Version by hannes

I want to show you an easy but very effective way to keep track of assemblies. With multi version assemblies floating around it can become quite difficulty keep track of which assembly contains what code. A very simple way is by adding an attributed that does not come as a default in your Assembly file. (The AssemblyFileVersion is not to be confused with the AssemblyVersion attribute.) If you want compatibility, don't change the AssemblyVersion. Use the AssemblyFileVersion to track your builds and...
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Which Pocket PC? by hannes

I'm in the market for a Pocket PC. My primary required is to be able read soft copy documents (.pdf & .chm) . U nfortunately my budget does not allow for mini mainframes or exotic's. Please advise. Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit! | kick it! | live it!
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Airbus A380 by hannes

If you want to go bigger and better Europe seems to be the place to be right now. Airbus just introduced their new A380 which when operational be the largest commercial airplane with a maximum take off weigh of 580 000 kg. The previous record was held of course by the Boeing 747 which entered service on the 1 January 1970. (34 years and still going strong!) What will make the A380 unique is that it will be a full double decker. Virgin airlines already hinted that they will use the extra space not...
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Back to school by hannes

Today is back to school again for all the kids living in the costal provinces. But my back to school was last night. Started studying for what will hopefully be my last six months before getting BCom IS degree. It feels like I ha ve been studying forever , a fter school Civil Eng , V ZAP and BCom. I still have not decided what will be next, maybe a Hons. or even a MBA. Well the best idea so far was to take a break.To all my fellow students out there, good luck for your 2005 studies. Share this post...
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Me = Solution Provider by hannes

I originally posted this on SaArchitect but because I feel so passionate about this topic I decided to put it on my blog as well. I want to share this interesting article I came across, Small ISVs: You need Developers, not Programmers . Well, read it for yourself if u got time, it's really a very interesting write up. To add to this I want to share one of my views on solutions development. We as IT people all to often want to solve business problem with IT solutions only. Well that is what they pay...
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My image is shattered by hannes

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Herding Cats by hannes

Planning and executing a career path in not easiest thing to do. Some like to go with flow while other, like me, likes to work at it. I recently came across this book, Herding Cats written by J.Hank Rainwater . Although I have only read the first couple of pages of the book I want to share my find With others. I hope not be be disappointed but this book really looks like it can help a lot for those that are moving from a programming only to a more multi-rolled management job. Hacker stereotypes are...
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Butterfly effect by hannes

Ever wished that you can go back in time to change the past or wondered what would have been if you have made a different decision . Life is all about the decisions me make and it is also about living with the after effects of our decisions . Last year I saw a movie called The Butterfly Effect, which strikingly illustrated to me the causes-and-effect of the decisions we make. Go watch the movie, it’s worth it. A young man struggling with the psychological effects of sublimated childhood memories...
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The best Christmas gift by hannes

Standard Wireless Optical Mouse This wireless optical mouse features a new button design that gives you a whole new way to click. The scroll wheel makes navigation a breeze, and long battery life means fewer battery changes. Features: Longer Battery Life, Optical Technology, Left- or Right-Handed, Customizable Buttons So you're saying, it's just a mouse, but let me tell you, this is not just any old mouse. If u don't have one, get one today. You can thank me later. Share this post: email it! | bookmark...
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