Interwebs

Using SearchMash instead of Google in Safari on OSX

OK, so having played around with SearchMash for a while I decided to set it as my search engine for Safari. Not an easy task indeed, but here is the answer, just follow the following simple steps: open a Terminal run “vim /Applications/Safari.app/Contents/MacOS/Safari” (without the quotes) hit the “:” key to enter command mode paste in “%s/http://%@.google.com/%@?q=%@&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8/http://%@%@@searchmash.com/search/%@?ua=safari/” (again without the quotes) and hit enter save … Continue reading Using SearchMash instead of Google in Safari on OSX

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Uncategorized

Maven talk accepted by Developer Day Scotland

A talk on the introduction to Maven that I proposed has been accepted for the preliminary agenda for Developer! Developer! Developer!’s Scotland conference this year! If you would like to hear it, or think it would be useful to others then please vote for it 🙂 Sure I’m nervous – but somehow we have to spread the good news around the country. Continue reading Maven talk accepted by Developer Day Scotland

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Interwebs

I am Charlie Pace from Lost

It’s funny that these quizzes are usually nonsense – but this one totally matches me, freaked me out a little! You are: Charlie Pace You almost have two different personalities. You are a good person but have some issues you’ve been struggling with. You aren’t one of the bravest people in the world but you defend what is closest to you. You are willing to … Continue reading I am Charlie Pace from Lost

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Gaming

Link returns in the Phantom Hourglass

The long awaited Zelda title for the game boy DS has finally arrived. With the combination of a new method of game play and a renowned game genre it already looks set to be a classic. Link’s latest adventure continues where the “Wind Waker” (for GameCube) left off. Link’s pirate friends are merrily sailing the high seas and Zelda has once again renounced her title … Continue reading Link returns in the Phantom Hourglass

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Coding, Gaming, Interwebs

Esudoku goes global with a competitive edge

Sudoku is now a global phenomenon. The logical 9×9 numerical puzzle was initially developed by an American before gaining popularity in Japan. Now the whole world has taken notice. And so has Retang.com… eSudoku is the fastest open source logical sudoku solver available. It uses logical algorithms to calculate the sudoku answers. It also helps users learn sudoku as it explains each step it takes … Continue reading Esudoku goes global with a competitive edge

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Interwebs, Mobile

DRM is annoying but not new!

Amazon’s new music store has stirred up the DRM arguments again. Sigh … In the absence of DRM software music can be copied as many times as you wish. Obviously, this should be done within the terms of your contract. This normally means that you can copy it onto CD’s/mini disk/MP3/(or even tape!) for your own use and your own computers. DRM at its essence … Continue reading DRM is annoying but not new!

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Gadgets, Mobile

Apple iPhone… NOT any day now

So, today Apple had their fancy press release and yes, as everyone suspected, it was regarding the iPhone. Are we all psyched? Hardly. All week they kept us on tender hooks about what was going to be announced. The Apple store in London was going to be kept open late. The store windows had been draped in black. The staff were being given advanced training … Continue reading Apple iPhone… NOT any day now

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Coding

Better Builds with “Maven: The Definitive Guide”

Thats right, there is a new guide out there to help all those interested in Maven (or already using it) to get the most out of their build lifecycle. It is indeed the definitive guide and will be regularly updated so it stays that way. This book is produced by my colleges at Sonatype and is a free gift to the Maven community – no … Continue reading Better Builds with “Maven: The Definitive Guide”

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