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There a numerous programs that will count the number of lines in files and whether this provides any useful information is not debatable as it doesn’t really it just answers a question people like to know. The old adage “I would have written a shorter letter if I had time” applies to programming with perhaps the addition of “or skill” at the end. Continue reading ‘NumLines Review’ »

I always wondered why with so many free cross platform GUI toolkits the reason various companies would create they own toolkit in the name of wanting a cross platform GUI, or for that matter puchase one. The makers of SlickEdit and Pixel32 both use their own proprietary toolkits as do many others. I have been investigating the free toolkits and come to understand why they do it. I had to stop myself from starting to write my own. Continue reading ‘Thoughs On Cross Platform GUI toolkits’ »

I encountered Inkscape for the first time a while ago and returned to it when I wanted to make the logo for this site. My other half, who is not great with computers, also ended up using it various tasks, including making paper money (with our heads on) for our children. Continue reading ‘InkScape Review’ »

Another section added to the blog. Yep reviews. I seem to spend a reasonable amount of time fiddling/investigating programs so I figured I might as well put some of my finding onto the web in the form of mini reviews.

I am sure on the format these review will evolve over time, particularly as it will only get irregular posts. I don’t intend to make this a site containing lots of reviews.

Focus is something you miss when you loose it.
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