Matchbox Desktop Config
I'm working on a new project for my PDA. The application will allow for configuring the Matchbox Desktop (which is the user interface for my PDA). Without this application, users of Matchbox (on a PDA anyway) must edit a series of configuration files in order to create folders and move programs from folder to folder. My program allows for adding/editing/deleting applications and folders. It's written in Python 2.4 using the GTK library for UI. Here's a screenshot of my alpha version:
iPhone, OpenMoko, HTC Shift
I've been hacking away at my Sharp Zaurus for a couple of years now. It has brought me great pleasure, but I'm in need of a new toy. Anyone's input is appreciated. At the moment, my options are:
iPhone:
Pros: It looks nice and does lots of cool stuff (I assume). There will be a large software repository due to it's popularity.
Cons: It's Apple. I don't want a machine so tightly coupled with a corporation.
OpenMoko:
Pros: It runs a completely open source version of Linux, therefore it's hackable.
Cons: It's hackable and I'll break it.
HTC Shift:
Pros: Powerful enough to run Windows Vista (which I happen to like). It's small enough to tote.
Cons: It's a lot like what I already have, and I paid $400 for what I have.
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OpenMoko |
HTC Shift |
Web Builder 2.0
I am in Vegas at the Web Builder 2.0 conference. It is day 1 and I've aleady picked up some interesting ideas. The focus is creating rich front-end web applications using tools such as Ajax and web services.
Also, I met Pete Rose yesterday!
Updated Zaurus Screenshots
I've spent quite a bit of time lately configuring my PDA to be just how I like it, from the look-and-feel to the installed applications.
Here is the updated page with screenshots.
Get Motivated
On Monday, I get to attend a seminar called "Get Motivated," with speakers including Steve Forbes, Rudoph Giuliani, and General Colin Powell. To boot, I get to use this as training for my job. Details
Last Harvest
Summer is over and the colder weather is rolling in, so we picked the last of our tomatos, onions, and peppers. Salsa!
Beverly Beach
We went on a nice camping trip to Beverly Beach, in Newport, last weekend. We also explored downtown Newport, going to the "Ripley's Believe it or Not" museum and the wax museum. Here is a video of the beach, and here are some photos.
New Toys
I have 2 fairly new toys that are exciting enough (to me) to write about. One is a 37" LCD television from Olevia. I got a great deal on it, and we are very happy with it. Unfortunately, we don't have HD service yet. Soon. The other toy is a mouse for my PDA. The mouse itself isn't that impressive, but it gives my PDA a laptop feel. I'm currently running Linux with ICEWM as the window manager. It is fully loaded with a variety of Linux aplications.
Check out the photos
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