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Java Service Launcher; or Quartz !
The Java Service Launcher is a small executable to start JAVA-programs as a Service under 32bit versions of Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 and XP. I used it successfully to run background services to maintain index files. See it at: http://www.roeschter.com/index.html As I really need to run scheduled tasks in the background, say…
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Launch4j , Java to Exe
I am using java actively and sometimes want a simple exe file for easier usability to my users. The problem with batch files is the black command consol that should appear in the background. Also, most java desktop software now has its exe file, as example Eclipse, Netbeans. I found a very nice article at,…
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ArgoUML
I need to draw some UML diagrams, I tried StartUML and ArgoUML. StarUML is not updated since 2005, so there is doubtes about the future of it. In contrast ArgoUML is actively developed and improved over the years. I seamlessly downloaded it as a standalone project and as an Eclipse plugin, both worked without problems.…
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CommitMonitor, Monitor SVN Commit
To be able to monitor several SVN repositories, I have to check periodically using any SVN client toole. Of course this is not a good solution. As a better solution I installed SVN hook on each repository to send me an email on each commit. It works good, but some of the repositories is from…
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Google Sites
Google just opened a new web site building system called Google Sites. I created my own website their, and I am very lucky to reserve the “ahammad” name. Please visit http://sites.google.com/site/ahammad/ The Google site has a very good editor, you can organize your pages in categories and can attach files also. It is a groups…
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Page 2 RSS Converter
There is a website to convert any webpage to an RSS. It makes it very easy to track websites that has no RSS feed. It is at http://page2rss.com/ From ahm507.blogspot.com
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New Mobile, iPhone!
I bought a new mobile last month during my visit to a software conference in Florida, US. It is the famous Apple iPhone. It is amazing phone that changed my idea about mobiles capabilities. Just google about iphone and look at YouTube.com movies and you will know amazing information about it. iPhone enjoy large third…
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SECC and Agile Conference
SECC has organized Agile conference in Grand Hyaat, Cairo, Egypt. For more details visit:http://www.agileegypt.com/http://www.secc.org.eg/ I note that, some of the presenters gave the impression that Agile is anti process which I believe is false. XP and Scrum are processes. May be flexible and lean processes but still are processes. I like the idea I learned…
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Requirements Managemetss Eclipse PluginRequirements Managements Eclipse Plugin
1- XML based SRS The SRS Eclipse plug-in is meant to provide an intuitive means to edit an XML based Software Requirements Specification. The xml schema derives from the growing consensus that requirements can effectively be identified through Use Cases. The use case strategy of asking “What do you need to accomplish with this system?”…
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OpenUP and Eclipse Process Framework
Today there exist many process libraries for software development. As example, we have MSF (Microsoft Framwork), RUP (Rational Unified Process), and OpenUP (Open Unified Process). Most of the process libraries are augmented by process editing tools and process support tools. Process Editing Tools:One of the common problems of process definition is inconsistencies and hence errors.…
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Self-esteem check: Too low, too high or just right?
Self-esteem — Learn characteristics of low self-esteem and benefits of healthy self-esteem.http://health.msn.com/health-topics/mental-health/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100167124 Self-esteem: Boost your self-image with these 5 steps Step 1: Identify troubling conditions or situations Step 2: Become aware of beliefs and thoughts Step 3: Pinpoint negative or inaccurate thinking Step 4: Challenge negative or inaccurate thinking Step 5: Change your thoughts and…
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New Google Group, SPEG
I have just created a new google group to share software process engineering and management issues. To join, visit http://groups.google.com/group/speg. You can also use the box below for subscription. Email: From ahm507.blogspot.com
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Software Reuse, an Integrated Approach
>>This article is published at SEPG Egypt at http://www.secc.org.eg/ Software reuse is a comprehensive issue; without taking into account all perspectives, it could fail. Here we are trying to look at different angles and highlight several issues. Business View: First, senior management should take reusability into consideration. Loading technical team alone with the reusability efforts…
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Presentation Skills Observation
This is my hints and observations after attending a one day ITIL awareness session and saw many speakers at the same day. Don’t ever joke or even smile. Be very serious. People expect being very serious. Don’t read slides. You are expert in the area of presentation, isn’t you? Keep a distance between you and…
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ITIL Awarness Session by SECC
Yesterday, SECC organized a session about ITIL in ITIDA building in Smart Village, Cairo, Egypt. Here are some of my personal notes, I just wrote it as it may be useful to someone else. ITIL have certified training for individuals, no certification per the organization. However, you can be certified by ISO20000. ITIL will help…
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Amazing Iceberg
Many problems that could seem simple actually very big and requires a lot of efforts to be resolved. In some other cases, complex problems could have simple solutions. I saw this picture, or some one like it, at a presentation about ITIL organized by SECC at ITIDA building in SmartVillage yesterday. See http://www.secc.org.eg/ > The…
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A Definition of Best Practice
The application of common sense; not rocket science Proven and practical activities which are in common use Replace “Chaos”, “random results”, or “best effort” with “order”, “predictable quality” and “optimization” And by the way, when was the last time you needed an ROI justification to apply common sense? Copied from PinkElephant.com public presentation. From ahm507.blogspot.com
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My New Nokia N800
I am fond of Nokia N800 Internet tablet, but it is not yet available in Egypt. I asked friends in KSA, Dubai, and Kuwait with no success. I finally decided to buy one from amazon.com but amazon does not ship outside USA. Look at Nokia N800:http://www.nseries.com/products/n800/#l=products,n800 The solution came finally few days ago from one…
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Fired or Not?
In the case of a manager leaving his position, if you want to know if he is fired or moved to a better position, notice his speech in his farewell: If he is not fired: He speaks about his past achievements with pride. He speaks about his future with enthusiasm and excitement. If he is…
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Process Improvement, a Parallel Documentation Project
One of the pitfalls of applying process improvement is to stay using the same old process and having a parallel project that just produce the required documentation. Project documentation is actually important but it is just documentation. To make things clear, here is an example. If you developed a design document early as opposed to…