Entries from June 2008

Who is “the business”? I want to know!

Date June 20, 2008

My regular “day job” is working in the IT industry providing mostly web server / infrastructure 2nd/3rd tier support. It’s exciting, challenging, and educational nearly every day. I’m also with a bunch of people who know their stuff down cold!
One of the more frustrating aspects of the role, is that software and/or project solutions which [...]

Happy Tax Freedom Day Canada!

Date June 14, 2008

Today’s the day: June 14th, 2008
For other Canadians out there, the Fraser Institute put together this little personal tax calculator to determine what sacred hallowed day was your own personal freedom day where the money you made actually stayed with you and wasn’t swiped by the Invisible Hand.
Based on my input to the freedom calculator, [...]

Hey Opengl.org..it’s 2004 on the phone and he wants his site back…

Date June 10, 2008

http://www.opengl.org
Of course I don’t dare presume to be “in the know” when it comes to web design…but c’mon..you gotta admit that lately people are just kicking the tires on that site checking if she’s got one more lap…
*sigh*
How’s OpenGL 3.0 going? No seriously, HOW IS OPENGL 3.0 GOING?

June 2008 - DirectX SDK released

Date June 7, 2008

It will filter it’s way eventually to the proper areas on the MSDN, but if you don’t want to wait, here it is.
Here’s the what’s new for this release:

Significant Stability and Performance Improvements to PIX for Windows
PIX for Windows is significantly more stable, faster and easier to use. There are improvements to capture and replay, [...]

Leaving in “god mode” game codes for special needs kids

Date June 3, 2008

I realize any post or subject concerning “special needs” type of discussion is largely a taboo which is a bit of a shame, considering how quickly some support agencies are using games and devices such as the Wii for reaching out to kids with special needs.
My oldest is on the Austism spectrum and every day [...]