Java, Android, XML
Does it irk other people as much as me that we are expected to read & write XML in order to build and run programs? What ever happened to real configuration files? How about editing tools for XML? Did half the world forget that XML is intended for machines, not humans? I always get a bit annoyed when I see end user documentation telling humans to edit XML. Sure, sometimes the tools come later, but quite often not, or they eat up 200 MB of RAM and require a GUI to edit a 30 line configuration file. EOR.
— by Robert Thomson, created 22nd Jul, 2008, last modified 5th Aug, 2008 | 1 comment | Tags: Tech
iRiver Clix2 arrived..
The iRiver Clix2 that I ordered finally arrived. It was supposed to be here after 2–3 weeks, but instead it took 8 weeks… in the meantime, I was given a free 1GB iShuffle by T-Systems (my new contracting client following Shell’s outsourcing), which I also quite like due to its small size and the clip, making it perfect for when I’m on my bike.
I’m happy with the Clix2. Right now, I’m using it to listen to the radio (and switching stations whenever they start talking their horrible language). It came configured in USB mass storage device mode, instead of the alternative MTP mode.. I’ve installed some new themes and some flash lite games on it.. I’ve transcoded some TV shows for it (320×240 OLED screen) .. wouldn’t want to watch a full length movie on it though.
In other news, Sophia and I are going to Perugia, Italy, later this month, to see if we can find some accommodation for her Erasmus year and my extended-holiday, and generally check out the place. We’re eagerly counting down the days until we’re both in Perugia!