Simo Virokannas

Writings and ramblings

Category: Projects

  • Wonderful null character

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    I recently programmed a lengthy piece of online software with PHP and JavaScript, utilizing server-side PHP/MySQL queries. But there was a problem that just popped out of nowhere – all but one data entry worked perfectly. This one row, when observed from the SQL server side (with a great tool called Sequel Pro), looked perfectly…

  • UBV Beach Volley 2011

    UBV Beach Volley 2011

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    I’m happy to announce the first version of UBV 2011 is now available for buying in the Mac App Store. Link to Mac App Store Here’s a short trailer:

  • Dashcode, part I

    Dashcode, part I

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    As a regular Xcode user, I used to wonder a lot about Dashcode that comes bundled with it. At a first glance, it seemed like a workshop for osx dashboard widgets – which it is, but recently I learned it is a whole lot more. Sometimes there’s a need to build some small websites for…

  • Disks from PC to Amiga 500

    Disks from PC to Amiga 500

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    Building the connection Note! More detailed and better instructions are found at ADF Sender Terminal pages. This page is a simplified version of the instructions found there. Use a normal 25-9 pin null modem cable. Example for the wiring is found here. PC: Download ADF Sender Terminal and install it. You can use ADFST to upload…