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Crashes, crashes, crashes
One thing I really hate about releasing software is that no matter how much testing you do, it is bound to crash on users. Now the problem is, how can I reproduce the crashes and fix the issues? Users swear they can reproduce the issues, but I usually can't no matter how much I stand on my head and type with my feet. There must be a better way to extract data from customers and troubleshoot issues.
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The Mothership called
No, I'm not talking about aliens, I'm talking about Apple Computer. I got a cold call from a researcher at Apple who saw my resumé on Linked In. (I've thought that Linked In was kind of a joke, but now I might reconsider.) Apparently my resumé looked interesting for a couple of positions. Unfortunately the big sticking point is my unwillingness to leave San Diego and move to Cupertino. I know my in-laws would love for us to move, but it just isn't happening. I got a follow up call from an Apple recruiter as they're looking for people that do human interface. Now, if I was willing to move, I could possibly get a job there. The recruiter will pass my name along to the group that does contract hiring, so who knows, maybe I can become a contractor.
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Does anyone still smoke?
I was happily jogging on a treadmill at the gym today when this women gets on the treadmill next to me and it starts smelling like a chimney. Has she not read that smoking will kill her? Besides the kill her part, how about the bad smelling clothing and the funny looks people give you when they smell you? When I was in college I took bowling with a friend of mine (hey, it was $2.50 for 3 games of bowling...couldn't beat that). Basically before we went, we changed into almost disposable clothing as the smoke filled alley made our clothes smell awful. Luckily smoking isn't allowed in bowling alleys any more. Speaking of bowling, I need to do that again.
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iPod Nano
I received an iPod Nano yesterday and must say that it's a pretty cool little device. The display is readable (however, the font is a little fuzzy) and the weight is amazing. Due to the small size, Apple sort of has you buy accessories...how can I hold this when I goto the gym? Had to plunk down $30 on an armband. The armband is just a piece of neoprene with some Velcro. I actually thought of using some duct tape and a plastic bag to fashion my own armband, but used by better judgement to spend the money on something that is proven to work.