Well, I must say the plan is forging ahead to start RockyRoad Entertainment as a game development company specializing in porting applications to Mac OS X and Linux. Dave and I have decided that we are both buying Mac Minis as soon as the money is available. Which for me mean that I'll have one by the end of next week or it will at least be ordered. And since the Mac Mini is the headless Mac I already covered my monitor, keyboard, and mouse. For a monitor I have an older 17 inch CRT which the Mac will utilize. Plus I planned on getting internal bluetooth for the wireless Apple keyboard and mouse but instead I was given a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse system from Kensington for my birthday which I will be utilizing for the Mac as well. So know all I need to buy for it is a desk, which is in the works.
In other news, I've been working on another start-up venture which I won't get into too much as of right now but will say that there is another one in the works. And again I continue my buying spree. This time I bought the Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Keyboard and Mouse Set OEM from 3BTech.net. Ordered it on July 11th and am set to recieve it tomorrow. Which is good for my free ground shipping I got. And the main reason I bought this was not only the $30 price tag but also the fact that I can't let my Mac go with a wireless keyboard and mouse and not have it for the desktop pc. Of course, I'll keep you updated on that.
In other none tech/business related news, Nicole is in Michigan with her Grandparents and I must say I miss her quiet a bit. She was suppose to stay til sometime next week but the way things are looking she will be home Sunday. I personally can't wait to see my BabyDoLL again. And that's all I got for you today, until next time, So Long!
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Monday, July 04, 2005
Spring Cleaning - Without the Spring!
Well, a lot has been going on lately at RockyRoad Entertainment. So of course it's a little past spring, but I began my spring cleaning. So as you may or may not notice the Technology page and Partners page got cleaned up a bit. Here are some of the links that didn't make the cut:
Nutch
Clusty
Koders
Sourceforge
Skype
Other than that Dave and I have been doing a lot of talking lately and it may be shifting my focus a bit, business wise. The main point being I'm going to be investing in a Mac soon, and with Dave's Linux skills, it may be more useful for a while to help port some games to the Mac platform. I mean, I've always had a thing for the Mac platform just never invested in one. Even though the switch to Intel is going to change things it's not proven yet. I mean the PowerPC architecture alone is bringing in some serious customer like Sony and Microsoft, so now's the time for me to learn to program Carbon and get going. So we will see when I go get the Mac which is no longer than a few weeks at most away.
On another note, I must say that I got the brand new Logitech QuickCam Communicate. And I must say I'm impressed. It has great frame rate and get color making this an overall great webcam. And while I'm on the new thing binge, I also ordered VoIP service for my house. The service was ordered from ViaTalk a new company in the VoIP brought to you by the web hosting company HostRocket.com. This was because I signed up to test (give feedback on the service) which entitled me to $50 of free service. So why not, right? So I ordered service, they sent me the equipment (a nice looking Linksys PAP2-NA box, yes it's unlocked but in order for them to give you the password to access everything you need to buy the box from ViaTalk for $50), and it was a breeze to hook-up. I mean I got it two weeks ago, and I'm still learning new things about it. It's definately been useful to me and isn't at a bad price either. The service I would highly recommend if your in the market for a VoIP service and want to steer clear from Vonage and their locked equipment.
And that's all I have for you tonight. So until next time.
Nutch
Clusty
Koders
Sourceforge
Skype
Other than that Dave and I have been doing a lot of talking lately and it may be shifting my focus a bit, business wise. The main point being I'm going to be investing in a Mac soon, and with Dave's Linux skills, it may be more useful for a while to help port some games to the Mac platform. I mean, I've always had a thing for the Mac platform just never invested in one. Even though the switch to Intel is going to change things it's not proven yet. I mean the PowerPC architecture alone is bringing in some serious customer like Sony and Microsoft, so now's the time for me to learn to program Carbon and get going. So we will see when I go get the Mac which is no longer than a few weeks at most away.
On another note, I must say that I got the brand new Logitech QuickCam Communicate. And I must say I'm impressed. It has great frame rate and get color making this an overall great webcam. And while I'm on the new thing binge, I also ordered VoIP service for my house. The service was ordered from ViaTalk a new company in the VoIP brought to you by the web hosting company HostRocket.com. This was because I signed up to test (give feedback on the service) which entitled me to $50 of free service. So why not, right? So I ordered service, they sent me the equipment (a nice looking Linksys PAP2-NA box, yes it's unlocked but in order for them to give you the password to access everything you need to buy the box from ViaTalk for $50), and it was a breeze to hook-up. I mean I got it two weeks ago, and I'm still learning new things about it. It's definately been useful to me and isn't at a bad price either. The service I would highly recommend if your in the market for a VoIP service and want to steer clear from Vonage and their locked equipment.
And that's all I have for you tonight. So until next time.
Sunday, June 19, 2005
LexMark Z515 for $20.99?
Well, I did it again! I added another piece of equipment to my Computer Arsenal. This time being the much needed Printer. I decided I look at PriceWatch first and it turned out to be a great decision. I found a LexMark Z515 Inkjet Printer with a USB Cable (not including Ink Cartridges) for $20.99 from a company called Legend Micro. At first I was skeptical and then I did my research on the printer. To my avail I found that it was a decent printer and I decided to go ahead and order it. So I did even though I never delt with the company and kept a close watch on the order. It was great because within a couple of days the order was shipped and I recieved the product the day after it was shipped from Legend Micro's Ohio Warehouse. I've since setup the printer and used it and I must say it's a great deal for anyone in need of a printer.
As for life, Nicole and I have been back together and life is going great. Look for more information on RockyRoad Entertainment very soon.
As for life, Nicole and I have been back together and life is going great. Look for more information on RockyRoad Entertainment very soon.
Thursday, April 07, 2005
Product Purchase and a Quick Life Update...............
Well after ordering my Hauppauge WINTV-GO TV Tuner/ Video Capture (OEM) from TigerDirect on Monday using the $10 Ground Shipping Option, I finally Received it today. Having never delt with TigerDirect before, mainly due to my love for NewEgg, I have to say I'm quite pleased. Not only did my card come within 2 days after being shipped but it's packaging was superb. I don't think I could have done better. So I opened the box and installed the card. Now since this was an OEM card I didn't get drivers for it but luckily Hauppauge has them available for download on there website along with the WinTV32 application which will allow you to watch and record the television signal coming in from the TV Tuner Card. So everything works and it's great considering I still get to use the DISH Network remote to change the channels. Must say I've very pleased for $19.99 plus shipping and handling. The only thing I don't like about the card is that it has Software Encoding rather than Hardware which can eventually put a drain on the CPU when your recording video. Other than that I highly recommend it.
As for life, Nicole and I broke up but I don't want to get into that. Alden, for those that have been wondering why I haven't been going to Harkness, has finally agreed to let me drop Harkness enlight that I take 2--10 week classes at Alden, which will be 20th Century Wars and Personal Finance Management. Finally glad I'm out of Harkness but while this isn't completely what I wanted it will do especially for 10 weeks. So starting next Thursday I'll have 20th Century Wars, Advisement, Gym, and Personal Finance Management.
As for life, Nicole and I broke up but I don't want to get into that. Alden, for those that have been wondering why I haven't been going to Harkness, has finally agreed to let me drop Harkness enlight that I take 2--10 week classes at Alden, which will be 20th Century Wars and Personal Finance Management. Finally glad I'm out of Harkness but while this isn't completely what I wanted it will do especially for 10 weeks. So starting next Thursday I'll have 20th Century Wars, Advisement, Gym, and Personal Finance Management.
Sunday, April 03, 2005
Random Links and Stories
First off, I was right Tupac Shakur is alive, check it out here.
Secondly the UK might have a smart idea in Zopa.
Third, De.lirio.US has challenged De.lici.ous after rolling out it's Open-Source Solution, check it out here.
Fourth, Here is a proof of concept idea on having unlimited anytime minutes using unlimited mobile to mobile minutes and voice over ip technology. The idea is located here.
Fifth, Here is some Free PVR Software that runs on Windows, definately some to check out along with this.
Secondly the UK might have a smart idea in Zopa.
Third, De.lirio.US has challenged De.lici.ous after rolling out it's Open-Source Solution, check it out here.
Fourth, Here is a proof of concept idea on having unlimited anytime minutes using unlimited mobile to mobile minutes and voice over ip technology. The idea is located here.
Fifth, Here is some Free PVR Software that runs on Windows, definately some to check out along with this.
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