June 2011
3 posts
The great disconnect (in software)....
There is a great deal of disconnect in software engineering reality and assumed expectations. In a recent discussion with a rather enthusiastic young mind this was brought home even more starkly.
The discussion centered around the following:
“Me and my friends have a great idea for a new game. It will involve a brand new take on game AI engine, a rather inspired physics engine, 3D...
So, how well did airlines and airports use...
A few days ago a volcano erupted in Chile. The ash cloud though visually spectacular caused quite a bit of damage in Chile and then travelled all the way to Australia via jet stream. The ash cloud sadly caused Qantas and a number of other airlines to cancel most scheduled flights in and out of Melbourne, Tasmania and New Zealand (where I live). Media reports suggested that 10,000+ people were...
