Undefined ValueKris Johnson's Web Log. Read the unfocused rantings of an experienced software engineer who wishes he knew a better way to make a living.Considering an MBA Program- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Lately, I've been thinking a lot about going for an MBA. A few years ago, I would never have considered such a thing, but now it seems like a solution to several "forces" in my life...http://kristopherjohnson.blogspot.com/2004_02_01_kristopherjohnson_archive.html#1077499544... Branching and Merging- (Found June 24, 2008 ) A few months ago, we started developing a new product that was a major extension of an existing product. While we may have been able to keep one codeline that supported both the old product and the new product, many factors led us to decide to branch the codeline...http://kristopherjohnson.blogspot.com/2004_02_01_kristopherjohnson_archive.html#1077985589... My Evil Web Site- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Using the Gematriculator, I am shocked to discover that my web site http:kristopherjohnson.net is 60% evil....http://kristopherjohnson.blogspot.com/2004_02_01_kristopherjohnson_archive.html#1077988425... NYC Crosswalk Buttons Don't Do Anything- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Years ago, I worked on the New York City Vehicular Traffic Control System (VTCS), the system that controls several thousand computerized traffic signal throughout the five boroughs....http://kristopherjohnson.blogspot.com/2004_02_01_kristopherjohnson_archive.html#1077999515... Installing QNX 4- (Found June 24, 2008 ) I installed QNX 4 on a machine today, for some upcoming embedded systems work. This is not the first time I've installed it, but of course I didn't take any notes the last time I did it, so it was almost a new experience....http://kristopherjohnson.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_kristopherjohnson_archive.html#1078285379... Helicopter vs. Lamp: No Winner- (Found June 24, 2008 ) I've reached the point where I can "hover out" a battery pack. That is, I can hover the helicopter without crashing until the battery runs out. This is much harder than it might sound....http://kristopherjohnson.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_kristopherjohnson_archive.html#1078612707... Adaptable Developers- (Found June 24, 2008 ) ...If you are unwilling to learn even a little about things at the boundaries of your existing knowledge, you have no business calling yourself a professional or being proud of your skills, no matter what field you are in....http://kristopherjohnson.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_kristopherjohnson_archive.html#1078890325... Helicopter Blooper Reel- (Found June 24, 2008 ) I don't have any video of my own helicopter flights, yet, but another hobbyist uploaded a blooper reel that looks remarkably like my own flying....http://kristopherjohnson.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_kristopherjohnson_archive.html#1079207175... I Suck- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Well, my project at work is nearing its deadline, which means we are all working 70-80 hours a week without any days off....http://kristopherjohnson.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_kristopherjohnson_archive.html#1080708905... Meet and Greet- (Found June 24, 2008 ) My company has a new Vice President of Software Development. His office is only 100 feet away from mine, but I have been scheduled to meet him at an informal "Meet and Greet" luncheon in six weeks. I look forward to it....http://kristopherjohnson.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_kristopherjohnson_archive.html#1080711442... |