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I'm a contract Java developer working in Melbourne for the past 10+ years.
More recently I created onmydoorstep.com.au, a place to find out more about where you live in Australia.
I'm also active in the open-source community with several projects ongoing.
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Tag Archives: apple
Converting Ebook Formats – .mobi to .epub
As I recently blogged, I picked up an iPad, and have been using it (mainly) as an ebook reader. I prefer using the Kindle app on the iPad to read ebooks, and the Amazon Kindle book store seems to have … Continue reading
Thoughts on the iPad…
I picked up an iPad (finally) about a week ago. I had to resort to ordering online from Apple, since my preorder at JB Hifi had gone almost a month unfulfilled, and the staff there didn’t seem confident that they’d … Continue reading
“60 Mario and friends” – Apple’s response
I actually brought the previously posted “60 Mario and friends” app to Apple’s attention through their iTunes app support page. But apparently Apple doesn’t really care if their customers are being deceived. Here’s their response: Thank you for your interest … Continue reading
Laughing all the way to the bank… “60 Mario and friends”
If you’ve noticed the current iTunes “game” chart this week, you would notice this dubious entry: Appearing here in the game store’s front page: The intentionally ambiguous entry is masquerading as a game, but is actually a set of sound … Continue reading
