Business monkeys!

Truly describes the situation. "Two giants are crushing
each other in the wide and vast universe
of the mobile industry".

This morning, while browsing my fb account, a friend suddenly tagged me in a post. His has something to do with the topic of Apple winning over Samsung. This was the first time I've heard of it. It caught my attention so I searched the net and read articles about this case. Just search the web, type-in "Apple vs. Samsung", and there will be tons of links and articles available for you.

* * *

While skimming articles and posts that are related to the topic, I came across this article. An article about the biography of Steve Jobs.

That was really bold. After hearing the outcome of the patent case, I thought of it as business. But after reading his statement according to the article, it sounded more of a personal thing, a personal grudge.

I don't know the real story, but it seemed that there was really a dark history or something. I dunno, I'm not an expert.

I haven't read the book yet because honestly, I was not interested of knowing him more. But with all this issues and patent wars, I'd like to see what he's like. The man behind Apple's success.

* * *

Just found it over the web. =D

Truly, the mobile industry has gone far, more than what someone, or maybe someone like me, have ever imagined. With those development in smartphones, I could not keep up.

In a business perspective, the mobile industry of today is a fierce and deadly battlefield. One wrong move and your dead. Business-minded persons are warriors, wanting to destroy and crush their opponents in every possible way. If one is not careful, another would take advantage of it and make him suffer. That's how I would describe the war between two of the largest stakeholders of the mobile industry, Apple's iOS, and Google's Android.

For someone like me, an aspiring small-time developer, this battlefield is more of a school ground, a place where one can learn. Android and iOS would be different schools, groups, intitutes, societies, or whatever you'd like to call it. Android, one who shares information even for those who can't pay, and iOS, one who only shares limited information only to those who can pay. That's how I view these two different platforms. They both provide information but one is limited only to those who can afford. All I wanted is to go and try both, starting with Android, 'coz basically it's open and more affordable for starters.

* * *

I dunno if my point of view is correct, or even acceptable. I only see thing from below that's why I can't see the big picture of it. I don't have the bird's eye perspective like the businessmen involved in running the whole damn show. 

I still haven't experienced doing business and such, that's why I can't accurately assume what's on their minds. But isn't it that some of these damn monkeys businessmen started as small developers, just like Steve Jobs. I've heard that he'd dropped out of college, did what he wanted to, learn things he wanted to. I admired him for his innovations the past years. But those development stopped after the release of different smartphones, similar to their famous iPhone. They've only made upgrades, and not innovations.

* * *

So I just can't get the point of suing each other. Is it for the money they'll gain? Or maybe they wanted to monopolize the mobile industry? I dunno, the point is why don't they just do their best at winning the war? Not relying on underhanded tactics like copyright infringements, or suing others to slow them down. Why don't they just do their best, make some innovations.

So what if they've copied your ideas, it only proves you're better if you're worth copying. If they've made profits using your ideas plus their affordable prices, offer something worth the price you're giving. Offer something that they can't afford to. Go to the next level. Never get tired of raising the level of competition. That would really benefit the community. As they raise the level of competition, it also improves the technology used by everyone. 

If the competition was somewhat like this, sooner or later, things would really be far from imagination, far more better than those in Sci-fi films. So I can't understand why are they stopping the progress made in the mobile industry. Seriously, what's their problem. For a simple rectangle shaped device. Honestly, this sucks.

* * *

A cute photo I found over the net. =D

I guess there's no helping it. They're damn business monkeys men. Everything's business to them. If it's bad business they won't do it. And maybe they see this progress as bad business so they wanted to stop it. They wanted to personally set-up the pace in this industry. And that's where they'll fail.

Sorry for these nonsense. Thanks for stopping by. =D

JaBlue, Friends' Friend, Blunder, Immature, and Hermit

My very first sweet cake bought by my very
sweet friends. =D

That was very unexpected. It really caught me off-guard. This was the very first time someone made an effort and surprised me with a cake and a present I could not buy myself. I can't even explain what I felt at that moment when they surprised me. I didn't know what to say. I can't even speak about what I feel. The warmth I felt, when I saw their wide smiles, is so relaxing, calming. All I did was smile. If I wasn't a hard, cold hearted bastard, I would have cried. That was really the first time, I've experience the warmth of friendship. I was wrong all this time. for thinking that this year was insignificant. It was me who made this year suck. But thanks to them, I've now got a very precious memory. Friends that I'll treasure 'til the end of  time. Thank you Lord for giving me a wonderful chance to be with them. =D

* * *

During my birthday, a big blunder happened. The girl, whom I've mentioned before was the friend of my friend's friend. If you don't get that part, read it again XD. So, my friends were joking me that they'll ask her, the girl whom I adore, to record a video of her, greeting me a "happy birthday". It's like some sort of a greeting video. 

I was jokingly laughing with the thought, thinking that something like that won't happen. Seriously, I don't even think that they were serious about that. The blunder happened when we were walking across the schools lobby. My friend suddenly spotted his friend who was also her friend. I suddenly realized what would happen in the next few moments, so I hurriedly got out of the scene. I went to the food-court, where our other friends are staying, nervously waited for the outcome of that blunder.

Then my friend came, insanely smiling. And I knew it, his blunder was a success. That wasn't part of the plan. I didn't even thought that it was possible, or that they were even serious. 

Yes, I'm seriously thinking of it as a blunder 'coz that's totally a mistake. Don't know if I'd be happy now that I've got a video seeing her smiling, or sad 'coz it would increase my shyness, that I won't be able to face her.

* * *

The next day, after the post-birthday-celebration prepared by my friends, me and my friends stayed at the food-court. Suddenly, from a distance, I saw her coming, together with her friends. Good thing my friend, who did the blunder, didn't notice them coming. Everything was fine 'til my friend decided to buy a food from a stall where they are staying. He saw them, and again, I've got a feeling of what's coming.

It's our lovely professor who made it. She called them out, she and her friend, who was her students before. That was pretty ridiculous. Can't help but hide my face. I almost sob. It's the most embarrassing moment of my life so far. I would really never have a girlfriend in this part of my life. The whole time they were teasing me, she was standing there. I dunno, maybe she's laughing at me or at the situation we're in. I wasn't looking. I was too embarrassed. I acted like a child. So immature.

But all I know is I won't really have the courage to face her. I'm such a dumbass. Though that embarrassing experience would be another treasure that I'll always remember 'til the end of time.

* * *

Those experience I've had didn't let me sleep last night. I woke up at around 4 AM and everything that happened that day came running in my mind. No choice but to get up early.

* * *

This morning, I've found out that one of my hermit crab died. I dunno when exactly. But the other was able to transfer to the former's shell. It's a bit sad. Rest in peace Hermit.

* * *

To whoever you are, who stumbled upon this post, and was able to read it, I don't mind if you find me dumb. Hahaha. Well, I don't really mind what you think. Haha. Anyway, thanks!

Vacation, Pedantic, Apple, and Smile.

It's been a while, been busy (again) doing this and that. Actually, I had a pretty long weekend, due to consecutive holidays (wohoo!). I chose to relax and enjoy my time on the first two days of the long weekend. I really didn't do a thing that's needed to be done. So that gave me no choice but to cram on the last two days of my mini-vacation. So, what I did was to delegate some of my tasks to a member of my group in thesis (hahaha, the power of the leader), and asked him to do what is needed.

I'm not expecting a lot from him, because if you think I'm lazy, well, he's lazier than me. So to cure that disease, I've threatened him a bit. Haha, I dunno if that had some effect. All I wanted is some decent result. For me, I've made two out of three tasks I've assigned to myself. Honestly, for the remaining one, I've really got no idea  on what to do with that.

This suck! I'd prefer to code all day, rather than make some research or review about our study. I hate technical writing! That only makes things worse. The worst part is, I'm the leader, a lousy one. Haha. Too bad, I've got no choice.

Dumbphone =D

* * *

I've got an urgent call earlier this morning. It's about my client. And oh, by the way, I've already received my "compensation" for a job well done for the previous project. It's really more than enough. That's my thought all day when I got it.

So, my contact called me and told me that my client encountered some problems, and forwarded me an email about it. I checked it and found out that, It's pretty minor, so I didn't mind. Well, even though it's a major problem, I wouldn't really mind, the compensation was really more than enough, that's my thought though. I've got really no idea on how things work  in this kind of job.

Knowing that minor problem, I went with the usual, searched on Google. Google can really be a synonym for search. That's how things work for me. The problem was I used Dev C++ on compiling the source code while they were required to compile it using gcc in the command prompt while adding the option "pedantic". 

That's the problem, it wasn't taught in school. Haha. I only knew the basics back then. If I were to fix this back then, I would really beg for help. Haha. So I found this site using Google. And there it is, a step-by-step to setup the gcc. At first I was having trouble in accessing it. The message always says, "access denied!". So I tried running it as administrator and that simply did the trick.

Yeah, finally worked!

So I've tried to use the gcc option, if that's the right term, "pedantic", and found out the errors. It was my mistake. Check this if you want to know more about this. It's the basic of all the basic. It's an epic fail for me. Haha. And with that, after a few minutes, I've finished the requested revision. I haven't found out the results. I've asked them to contact me as soon as possible. =D

* * *

Just went and checked my fb, and saw a photo in the news feed. She really is the apple of my eye. I stayed still, looking at her for a moment. Well, that's really frustrating. I've had the chance before to be close to her, but I just let it slip. And now, I'm full of frustrations, resentment. How I wished I had a time machine. I've always lived in the past. I never got over it. But the truth is, I'm not doing a thing about it. I don't have the courage to do so.

The message in her cover photo, sweet. ^_^

* * *

Oh, I didn't notice the time. It's already past midnight. It's already the 22nd of August, my birthday. Oh well, looks like another insignificant year had passed. I wanted to make some memories, but I don't have the heart. Maybe I should get a life. But where do I get one. I don't know if someone I know treats me as a true friend or something. I don't know if I'm special to someone. All I know is I hate this loneliness. *gasps*

Well I need to sleep now. I still need to do something later. So g'night. Thanks! =D

Though I'm really sad, I still need to wear that smile for everyone.
Happy birthday myself!

Allizzwell, Hurdles, Project, and Pizza

It's been raining a lot the past few weeks. Luckily, I live in somewhat a higher place so I didn't experience flood rushing inside our house, or crossing flooded streets. Well, I believe that Filipinos would overcome another crisis like this. With the hope and prayers of everyone, all of us can say, "Allizzwell"

* * *

So well, though it's raining hard, it didn't stop me to do things. 'Coz luckily, there hadn't been any brownouts nor blackouts. So I've really made some progress on my proposed fun project for myself.

A screenshot of my crappy game.

What I've created is something less than a beta. You can call it an alpha. Or maybe a prototype. Well, I guess nobody would be interested in such games. Not even my classmates and friends. Haha. I'm not expecting or anything though.

I've only finished the animation part for the stickman. But it still lack a lot. Still got no rules. Only counts the numbers of successful jumps over the hurdles. Still, nothing happens when he tips, or crashes the hurdles. And those things I call hurdles, looks more more like a stick-stuck-straight against the ground.  Still needs a lot of improvements. Can you say, as a beginner, did I really made a progress?

A sprite sheet I used here.

Well, I dunno if I'm wasting my time doing this project. I've still got a thesis to make. I only managed to  finish Chapter 1 of our study. It's also about Android game development though. But I really suck at such things. I get too unmotivated, in short lazy, to do it. I've got to pass the next chapter this coming week. 

* * *

Although I've got lots of pending stuffs to make, another urgent work came up yesterday. I was told to make a C program. It's been years since I last coded in C. And the task seems fishy to me. It was passed down to me by a friend, saying it was given to me by our dean, but I doubted. But seeing the problem, it looked like it was a final project, of whoever the hell he is, from a different school, to be submitted on Monday, August 13, 2012.

I was at rage of course. First of all, it was just handed down by a friend, with very few details. I would appreciate it if he/she approached me personally. Second, why the hell would I do that. There would be no benefit for me. Besides, it's a project for a programming subject. How would he/she learn to do things if he/she lets anonymous people like me do their work? And based on the deadline stated at the paper, they were given a month to do the thing.

Well, I supposed at that time that I've got no choice, so I blindly accepted the job, without knowing the true purpose of it. So I started coding late this morning. Doing breaks once in a while. And at around 11pm, I've finished the topic. Didn't know if it fits the requirements their instructor required, but I suppose I got all the specifications of the problem. Well, if it lacks something, that's not my problem.

WTF! Didn't expect that one to be that long.

So I asked my friend, the one who passed this shit to me, of whom I shall forward the source. He told me it's  our lovely professor. Well, told her that I've finished it. What surprised me was that the one, who ever the hell asked her this was willing to pay. Didn't expect that. I guess my rage and stubbornness blinded me to the fact that the university indicated in the paper is a well known university, and in my opinion, a university of the rich. It was really an opportunity to earn a little, but well, I don't think my work would be that much. 

Oh well, I decided to remove the screenshot. 

I learned the name of my unknown client.

I just received a call from someone connected to her, 

at around 4pm today, August 11.

Well, just to know who it is, searched her name on the web.

Found the name and there it is, a very similar

screenshot posted on a social networking site.

Well, they were really planning to pay so I decided to

remove my own screenshot as a respect for them.

Although, I wasn't really expecting that she'd really post

a damn screenshot. Hahaha. That was

epic!

P.S. I learned that her family has a lot of connection.

And I guess, not only connection,

but also money.

They also plan to meet me to be able to teach her

about the damn program.

To be honest, the program is a mess. I wasn't expecting it

to be that serious. So I don't know if I could

explain it. Haha.

Being a student, I dunno if I've got the right to say this but, for those who rely on others to do their work,  you suck, good luck if you've ever graduated. But who am I to tell this. And its also no use for those people who got plenty of  money. Well, my client is still a girl. I don't wanna offend her. As if someone would read this part. Haha.

* * *

Well, if ever there really is a payment for that, I would go buy a pizza for me and my friends. I would buy happiness, the happiness of eating together with my friends. Yes! I really do believe that money can buy happiness, but to a certain degree. Well, that's maybe why I'm always down, 'coz most of the time, I've got no money. 

Haha. Sorry for the rantings. Hope no one's offended. Haha. Allizzwell. Thanks! =D

Sony Xperia P Giveaway

The other day, I was surfing the net, and luckily, saw this post at YugaTech, a very interesting one. They are giving away a Sony Xperia P. I've checked its specs at gsmarena and its a pretty good.

Luckily winning this one would really help me, being an aspiring Android game developer who doesn't have his own Android phone. Yeah, that sucks. But its worth trying. Hahaha