The other day I stumbled upon a really good Linux optimization package of Ubuntu 11 – the nice thing about this is the pre-setup of many media and office tools just to name a few.
If you’re new to Linux or like me, just hate spending hours trying to get things to work after an install, head over to Pinguy OS and check them out. This will make a great fresh install or work off of a live CD.
Both Jim’s Date Calc and the Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info were updated tonight.
Both saw a minor change that increased opening speed after the initial install and disclaimer acceptance.
Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info was updated to add Roll Form Tap sizes and allow for better resizing of the diagram (for developers it was made into a 9 patch graphic – worked wonders).
Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info v2.0 development has been slowed and still continues. Â All the data is collected now and the next step is getting the graphics and GUI right. Â I know it is being picky; however, my goal is for it to be easy to use and correct – that takes time to do.
Happy Easter and have a blessed holiday! Â Keep in mind the reason for the season.
~Jim
Last night Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info reached the all important 500+ download mark. All I can say is Wow! And thank you for your support!
I’m running a little behind on the 2.0 update, but look to have something soon, goal this weekend, but it will be tight.
Thank you again!
~Jim
I bet you’re saying wait a minute, he promised a v2.0 update!
Well, as part of that effort, I have found some corrections, quick fixes, and other bugs that really needed to be fixed before going too deep into the version 2 design process.
Major fixes include:
– Adding ALL Metric screws, from M1 to M30Â Â (Course and Fine, ISO, etc added)
– drill chart cleaned up, and optimized – I think you’ll like this.
– fixed a bug where change from Metric back to English happens during device rotation
– added localization for Italy (Italian)
(thanks goes to Google for noting I needed this added Market)
– application size reduction by ~75% !!!  now ~410 kb  (was ~1650 kb)
– can still move to SD Card
Please comment in this post on your review and feedback!
Again this is part of the process . . . Â Â now on to version 2.0 !!
As Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info App approaches an unbelievable 500 users, plans are now being made to update Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info to version 2.0 to add common screw heads / washers / nuts.
It will take a couple of weeks, as I want the UI to be simple and effective (common screw heads / washers / nuts) Â without going overboard. Â The hardest part is ensuring that the data is correct and presented well.
Trust me, I want to do this as it was part of the original plan – so it may come in stages w/ screw heads first (I’ll have to see how it goes).  Be sure to check back here for updates.  Ideally, I would like see some additions (if not all) by the end of this month if that is possible.
Late last night I published my 3rd Android Application – Jim’s Date Calc.
As a project engineer / project manager I needed an easy to use and accurate date calculator.  I didn’t find the simplicity and ease of use I wanted in the Android Market so I created one!
Also since I work on a 9/80 work schedule, being able to know how ‘off-Fridays’ impact available working days was a must functionality I included.  Additionally, Jim’s Date Calc’s calculations match those expensive project scheduling applications everyone uses on their desktops.  Be sure to pick your copy in the Android Market or App Brain today!
Here are some screen shots of Jim’s Date Calc.
