überthings, inc.

keepin’ the world über safe since 1977

Entries Tagged as 'Life'

It’s not the user’s fault.

August 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Software is for humans, not for computers.
Most people do not want a computer.
To the user, the interface is the product.
Choice quotes from a thoroughly excellent user-focused manifesto on software development and interface design.

[Read more →]

Tags: Life

my del.icio.us tags

July 26th, 2008 · No Comments

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }
.flickr-yourcomment { }
.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }
.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }

my del.icio.us tags, originally uploaded by michaelsharon.

[Read more →]

Tags: Life

Radiohead’s “House of Cards” video

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Probably one of the most beautiful videos I’ve seen in recent memory, made all the more memorable by a conspicuous lack of traditional equipment.
No cameras or lights were used. Instead two technologies were used to capture 3D images: Geometric Informatics and Velodyne LIDAR. Geometric Informatics scanning systems produce structured light to capture 3D images [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Life

A short guide on getting started with location in Python S60

June 17th, 2008 · No Comments

It’s not so bad. It’s still confusing, but here’s the quick guide:
1. Download the latest Python Script Shell from http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=154155&package_id=171153. For me, this was PythonScriptShell_1_4_3_3rdEd_unsigned_testrange.sis
2. Go to Symbian Signed
3. Click the link under Open Signed. It should be: https://www.symbiansigned.com/app/page/public/openSignedOnline.do
4. Get the IMEI off your phone by typing *#06#.
5. Enter the details and upload the [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Life

Transaction costs go up, usage goes down.

June 15th, 2008 · No Comments

This is a very bad idea.

[Read more →]

Tags: Life