Wednesday, May 4, 2011 12:17:05 PM
electronics
The promo is "Break my 8/16 bit habit".
NXP is basically promoting their new line of 32bit low cost ARM processors, which are touted to compete at the 8bit processor price range. I made this video as a part of that contest/event.
For those unfamiliar with micros - uploading any instructions to the device is called "Burning". That's the pun on which the video is based.
Monday, May 2, 2011 11:33:54 AM
“Congratulations, America. 10 years, 2 wars, 919,967 deaths, and $1,188,263,000,000 later, you managed to kill one person.”No, I am happy he is dead too. The world is really indebted to the government of America and her forces for helping it get rid of the guy.
Yes, the cost has been high, but I do appreciate the perseverance and determination of the American people.
The American government waged a war half way across the world to avenge the wrongs done on it citizens. On the other hand the Indian government simply looks to forgive and forget, not out of nobility or a desire for peace, but because its far easier to do so.
On that note: The guy was found less than 60 Km from the capital of America's major war ally, Pakistan. Just saying....
Sunday, April 24, 2011 12:35:08 PM
I had gone for a walk last Sunday by the seaside. Here is a photographs from the walk.
I will write a little more about the place, as soon as I am done with my exams.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 1:29:11 PM
technology
Each time software manufacturers try to 're-invent' their product and do some 'new-thinking', they end up changing the interface so drastically that the brain's of habituated users are forced into shock, as it tries desperately to understand why something that worked so beautifully and was so natural to their muscle memories, had to be tampered with. Tampered to the extent that it becomes unpleasant to the user.
Microsoft did it with the Office Ribbon, Nokia with Symbiam and Google with Youtube. But not talking about those products right now. Right now, my brain is paralyzed in shock as it stares at the new horrible speed dial in the latest version of Opera.
Now till these software companies do not fully comprehend the "Don't fix it if it ain't broke" philosophy, you and I will simply have to re-train our brains.
Opera user Pesala offers some help with some life-saving settings:
http://my.opera.com/community/forums/findpost.pl?id=9117202These basically attempt to restore the speed dial to its former glory. Try these out, they work well. (Well enough, anyway)
And anybody on the Opera crew, if you are reading this. The new speed dial is miserable, IMHO. There is no sweeter way to put it.
My main dislikes:
1. Slower. Much Slower.
2. Zoomed in thumbnails look miserable.
3. Previous format was better.
4. No transparency.
I wanted to make this constructive, but my shocked brain simply refuses not to be harsh. I am sorry for that, but really Opera crew, the new speed dial - is not #WINNING.
Friday, March 11, 2011 5:31:23 PM
Japan
My heart goes out to the people of Japan, and I can only offer my deepest sympathies and condolences for the great losses they have suffered as a result of the Earthquake and Tsunami.
I have a deep admiration for the nation, its people, their culture and customs. It is really disheartening to see such peace loving, hard working people undergo such severe duress at the hands of mother nature. Its sad and unfair.
The shockwave of course will travel all the way across the Atlantic and hit the coasts of many nations both big and small. I hope and pray that its intensity is sufficiently reduced, so as not to lead to anymore destruction and devastation.
For everyone on the west coast of the USA, northern coast of New Zealand, Chile, Hawaii, Pacific islands and all other affected coastlines, I do earnestly wish that you are spared from natures wrath and remain safe. [My Dad is currently in Chile, the waves had not hit, the last I called.]
Lets pray that the people of Japan find strength and courage to endure this disaster. That they are able to solve the imminent problems of rescue and relief, and that they eventually are able to stand back up on their feet, stronger than ever.
My Opera
