Shooby's Blog

Five Or More game screenshot

I’m still waiting Apple’s approval of my request to join their developer community. It’s not straightforward, because I cannot buy anything from Apple Store. I live on the wrong side of the world. I had to fax them papers to prove I will buy the subscription, now they are sitting on this paper and ask me to wait.

It’s not so easy to wait, after waiting more than one year to release something it’s more than annoying. I am curious when will they decide. Hopefully not before my patience… never mind, I’m patient.

So the rules are clear: if you live in a rich country, you can develop. If not, you are a loser.  Apple doesn’t even want your money. Funny, isn’t it? No. It’s sad.

I can’t wait the stable release! After years of watching the splash screens I was delighted to see how fast is the new OOo beta. Service guys has a big XLS pricelist of the service parts, this beta software opened this huge file with such an easyness and speed… I will like the native OOo, I think.NeoOffice is still better if you have to edit something, I had many problems with the fonts and chart sizes, this is normal for a beta. Help the developers with your tests, check the news page on openoffice.org website.

This morning I have finished porting iLines to official SDK. Works well. I have to admit there are drawbacks (lack of Interface Builder, coming soon) but my code was also buggy (I’m not surprised ) So now I know I’ll be able to write software and probably I’ll do it. Before this Apple will have to release firmware 2.0 and this is the hardest thing to wait for something you can use now (theoretically). I’m glad and sad. Very.

Sometimes I just need to write my ideas down… or had a bad day and I have to write it down, delete it and it’s better. Sometimes I just want to push the record button and tell “OK, I was stupid”.

I’m still trying to find the way out of tons of job. It’s not easy because when you finish one two new idea owner appears and try to convince you that you are the best to do his job. I’ve got enough task to fill this year, but I know I will fail to finish half of them because of the another tasks and deadlines.

I know I’m not alone with this, but it’s not better to know it, eighter. I should rest instead to heal myself. I really need a rest. I’m tired.