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.
Entries Tagged as 'Life'
It’s not the user’s fault.
August 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
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my del.icio.us tags
July 26th, 2008 · No Comments
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Transaction costs go up, usage goes down.
June 15th, 2008 · No Comments
This is a very bad idea.
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