A Little About Me

I've been writing software for over 25 years now in a variety of languages. My experience runs the gamut but is mostly rooted in UNIX-based platforms. More recently, I've taken up implementing websites using modern CMS systems such as WordPress and Drupal. I write plugins, style extensively with CSS, and fix bugs. My personal interests include photography, competitive swimming, agility training, and of course -- my dog!

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My skill set is strong and I'm always looking for a new challenge. I love to solve problems and am often called in to get projects back on track. Contact me and let's talk!

When Less is Not Best

As I have done for many years, I  look for the hardware/software requirements of any application I’m considering downloading.  Sounds logical, right? It would seem that those few words — requires minimum OS 1.2.3 — would be simple to place on a download software web page. And yet, I would be wrong. Twice  now I have downloaded applications to my desktop after I scoured the product website looking for minimum specifications (none found) only to discover that my version of OS is not supported.

While I might forgive an open source developer who is creating software more from the heart than the pocketbook, the same is not true of Amazon who was the latest to “forget” to specify minimum requirements for their software product offerings. Shame on you Amazon for assuming and we do know what that means!

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