So sayeth Jenny Williams from Computer Weekly* today: http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/10/05/243179/Shortage-of-C-SQL-and-.Net-skills-as-IT-vacancies.htm I have to be honest and say that I have really enjoyed the last 18 months myself. After doing solid (back to back) contract work for more than 10 years I decided I would take a slightly different approach to work. The end result is... Continue Reading →
Jamster
“A live performance oriented app featuring multiple high quality musical samples assignable to one of 12 live pads”. Jamster is a Partner to 'Metro Drummer' offering a similar experience but for music based samples (rather than percussion): 48 high fully assignable and high quality musical samples. Control over individual sample volume, Pitch and Position within... Continue Reading →
Metro Drummer
A full featured Drum Machine featuring live pads and step input into sequencer and song arrangement modes. Over 50 high quality drum samples 4 immediately accessible and fully programmable kits. Control over individual drum Volume, Tuning (pitch) and Position within the stereo field. Multiple sounds can be triggered simultaneously giving a realistic drumming experience. Position... Continue Reading →
Shove Halfpenny (Shove Ha’Penny)
Shove Ha’Penny is a fun family orientated pub game from the UK (Wikipedia) . Play takes place on a board with the objective being to ‘shove’ coins such that they come to a halt between the parallel lines painted on the board. The game can be played by 1 or 2 players (or teams) with... Continue Reading →
Windows Phone 7: $99 Marketplace Rebate
“If you are interested in developing Windows Phone 7 applications here is a good program you should consider – The Microsoft Platform Ready Program (MPR). Once you become a member, you will have access to training, support, testing and marketing resources to help you take your mobile app to market faster. In addition to the... Continue Reading →
Songster
Songster is a fun to use interactive song writing aid for Windows Phone 7. It’s focus is a step based music composition screen which allows the simultaneous input of up to 12 different instruments. Both drums and Musical parts can be written and played back in real time in an... Continue Reading →
WP7Dev Tips & Tricks
Jeff Wilcox is a developer on the Silverlight team and has been working on the Silverlight for Windows Phone initiative as well as the toolkit released today. He was headed out on vacation but decided to throw out some words of wisdom for Windows Phone developers working in Silverlight. Here’s some of those nuggets –... Continue Reading →
Windows Phone 7 Marketplace App Categories
App categories are Microsoft’s way of organizing applications so that users can more easily find what they are looking for. For Windows Phone 7, there are 41 categories and sub-categories to help organize applications for users. When you submit your app to Marketplace you can choose from one of the categories below to help users... Continue Reading →
It’s easy to write Silverlight Applications
As anyone who reads this blog (anyone?) will know I have been on a journey over the last 18 months that began shortly after I decided to take some time to learn Silverlight. (see here for the full story) The announcement of Silverlight support in the forthcoming ‘Windows Phone 7 Series’ phone (as it was... Continue Reading →
Re Branding
In preparation for its release on the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace ‘Shove Halfpenny’ (Shove Ha’penny) is being renamed: from “Shove Ha’Penny” to “(Not your Dad’s) Shove Ha’Penny” Let me know what you think …
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