[The Java Posse] Re: Could something like Carbonite solve Joe's backup needs?

2010-02-14 Thread N4Spd
Just say NO to monthly fees and NO to services that can go away or change policies. 1. Buy 2 nas boxes like the zyxel nsa-220 (can be had for $150 on ebay since newer plus model is out). They support raid since it has 2 bays but we're more interested in having 2 boxes here. See below. 2. Put nas

[The Java Posse] Re: How do we like the Nexus One?

2010-01-20 Thread N4Spd
lers here? rob On Jan 19, 3:10 pm, Karsten Silz wrote: > On 19 Jan., 23:05, N4Spd wrote: > > > I give it a thumbs up.  Every and any device could use improvement but > > this is definitely moving in the right direction. > > What about the screen?  It's supposed t

[The Java Posse] Re: How do we like the Nexus One?

2010-01-19 Thread N4Spd
I give it a thumbs up. Every and any device could use improvement but this is definitely moving in the right direction. I've had a G1, Ion, Sprint Hero, and Motorola Droid (Nook too if that counts). Going back to an Ion is like slow-mo now and frustrating... Can't wait for the next one. rob O

[The Java Posse] Re: Java/Dalvik - Late Binding?

2010-01-19 Thread N4Spd
Yes, you can use reflection to "check for" and "access" newer apis. I use it to ship one app that "upgrades" functionality based on the phone (if you start with a new app now, then it would downgrade). If you want, you can even access different "non-api" service methods differently based on the ph

[The Java Posse] Re: The Top 3 Java based web frameworks

2009-09-28 Thread N4Spd
I second Casper's suggestions and comments too. On Sep 26, 3:36 am, Casper Bang wrote: > Wicket (for wide-spectred Internet solutions) or GWT (for targeted > intranet or high-interactivity solutions) for me. The only ones that > deliver rather than being some ivory tower experiment. > > /Casper

[The Java Posse] Re: Web UI testing framework for Internet Explorer

2009-09-18 Thread N4Spd
Try Badboy. It's really easy to use, works with Internet Explorer 7 (had some issues with 8), and quite powerful. It's been around for a long time and is free for small number of users. http://www.badboy.com.au rob On Sep 15, 10:00 am, Ruben Reusser wrote: > Hi, > > we have to build a test s

[The Java Posse] Re: SQL queries on the cheap - is it worth it?

2009-02-26 Thread N4Spd
Existing alternatives: - persist at http://code.google.com/p/persist/ - EoD SQL at https://eodsql.dev.java.net/ - Ebean at http://www.avaje.org/ On Feb 22, 6:21 am, Christian Hvid wrote: > Hi Java people. > > I have been toying with simplier ways of doing embedded SQL in Java. > > And would

[The Java Posse] Suggestion for podcast topic: Update on lightweight Java persistence libraries.

2008-12-11 Thread N4Spd
Update on lightweight Java persistence libraries: I would suggest guests from the following projects: - persist at http://code.google.com/p/persist/ - EoD SQL at https://eodsql.dev.java.net/ - Ebean at http://www.avaje.org/ All 3 projects are currently active but need a little help in marketing