Saturday, September 20, 2008
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Today, I’ve finished up on the major parts of Glacsy Events and will be starting on the new site for Glacsy Models as soon as I get this last bug/issue completed (and what a little stubborn bug it is). I’ve completed the layout for the main site so far and completed the layout for Glacsy Events long ago as most of you may have already seen. Glacsy.com 4.0 will be targeting a much sleeker, cleaner, and simpler design both for the customers (you) and the developers (me). It will be a better experience (for you) and easier to maintain (for me).
Unlike last year’s official launch (what a disaster it was), this year’s launch will be a little earlier around late Oct/early Nov timeframe. Also, as a little tip, we’ve decided rather than waiting to launch everything all in a single day, we’d release separate section of the site as we near the final RTW (Release To Web). So this will be a lot of fun (at least for us it will be) and everyone can enjoy a better (and sooner) experience at Glacsy.com.
As a last note, can you please flood my email with feedback and requests (I’m not asking, I’m begging)? I already get enough, but I feel that it needs MORE!!! Simply send them to devteam@glacsy.com and I will be much happier. Thank you and have some fun at Glacsy.com!!!…
Thursday, July 03, 2008
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As predicted, it seems that Dwayne Chauschee of Nizhoni Way Apparel/DKC-FX has finally left Glacsy for good. He also left a nice trail of bad rumors about Glacsy in the process along with trying to claim ownership of NuGen Productions which Glacsy legally holds. There were also a few other minor issues that had arose by Dwayne. Well, all in all, it’s another case Glacsy can brush off it’s shoulder and move forward. I’ve learned that people will always try to bring you down or even try to trap you. You have to keep your head up and stay focused on moving forward. If you don’t, people will continue to take advantage of you. I don't normally go around talking bad about individual people, but I am honest and will say what's on my mind on this blog. I also do try to have respect. As for Dwayne, we did try to leave a "happy ending" until he began making claims that he owns NuGen Productions. That's when we had to step in and legally correct him.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
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Well, I’ve been out from blogging for a while and thought I should start blogging again. A lot has happened since my last blog:
1. I got a new PC/Server
It has two(2) Dual-Core Intel Xeon CPUs, 8GB of ECC RAM, and five(5) Seagate 73GB SCSI 10,000RPM HDDs. I’m converting it into a workstation/gamer to run Windows XP x64 (Corporate Edition), Windows Server 2003 R2 x64, Tiny XP (stripped down version of Windows XP Professional for gaming), and Topologi-Linux (run Linux inside Windows). You can view more details of my computer specs.
2. Got a better car
It’s a 2003 Chevrolet Impala LS with a stock 3800 series V6 engine. She’s my little beauty…
3. A new Dell Inspiron 1521 laptop.
I bought it from Wal-mart (ALL SHAME ON ME, I KNOW). I just didn’t want to wait for shipping (takes FOREVER to ship to my house). If I would have bought a laptop directly from Dell, I would have got a much better laptop at a much lower price. I guess that’s what I get for “convenience”. I’ll be using it as a “communication hub” for all emails, IM/chatting, blogging (even for this post), research/browsing, RDPs, and a mobile way for developing .NET projects for Glacsy and clients. I’ll be including it in my Computer Specs soon also…
4. Started completely rebuilding Glacsy.com
I hate Glacsy.com right now with the UI, maintenance, and logistic issues. I even hate how I wrote the code… So, this time with “Glacsy.com 4.0”, I’m involving a lot more planning in layout/UI, infrastructure for both navigation, file structures, and databases/schemas. Even the code itself is cleaned up a TON and far better structured. for the customer, the new site will be a lot more pleasant, organized, and simplified. The only major change is the Glacsy Community will be the new Glacsy Events.
5. Got mad at a few business owners
Another day at the office. Sometimes you can be nice to them and sometimes you have to yell at them…
Many of my friends, co-workers, family, and others have their computer specs posted in their blogs. So, I decided to add my own and a few other current features. (Note: Computer Specs will be updated without notice.)
The Workstation/Gaming PC:
Updated: 7/2/08 @ 3:47 PM MDT - Previous Update: 8/25/06 @ 3:43 PM MDT
Note: I converted a server into my new workstation/gaming PC – Why? Because I can…
System Hardware Specs:
System CPU & Current Stats:
2x Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors
CPU1: Dual-Core Intel Xeon @ 3.0GHz
CPU2: Dual-Core Intel Xeon @ 3.0GHz
System Memory:
8GB ECC DDR2 RAM = 8x 1024MB ECC DDR2 RAM
System Motherboard:
SuperMicro X6DH8-XG2
Intel Chipset
Motherboard (Note to self: Nice!!!)
System Harddisk Drives:
5x Seagate Cheetah 73GB 10,000RPM SCSI Hot-Swap HDDs
- 73GB [C:] System (Windows XP Professional X64 Edition)
- 73GB [D:] Programs
- 73GB [E:] Projects
- 73GB [F:] Storage
- 73GB [G:] Gaming (TinyXP – Window XP Professional)
1x Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7,200RPM HDD
- 200GB [H:] Storage
- 120GB [I:] Topologi-Linux
Dual-Booting:
1. Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
2. Microsoft Windows XP Professional (TinyXP)
3. Tobias Svensson's Topologi-Linux 6.1.0
System Video Card:
1x eVGA GeForce 6600 w/ 256MB Memory
2x 1900x1600 Resolution @ 60 MHz
System Sound Card:
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 24-bit (Enabled)
System DVD & CD-RW Drives:
16x Lite-On DVD-RW Drive
16x Lite-On DVD Drive
System Monitor:
2x Dell 24” 2407WFP-HC LCD Monitors (in Dual-Screen Mode)
Other Specs:
3x Redundant 500Watts Power Supplies (1,500 Watts Total)
2x APC Backup Power/Surge Protection Unit
6x Case High-Powered Silent Fans
Logitech 2.1 Speakers
This is my beautiful monster – What do you have?
System Software Specs:
Currently Installed Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition (TinyXP)
Tobias Svensson's Topologi-Linux 6.0.0
Currently Installed Major Software:
Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition + OneNote 2007
Visual Studio 2008 Team Edition for Software Developers
.NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, & 3.5
Microsoft SQL 2005 Server Developer & Enterprise Edition
Adobe Creative Suite 3 (CS3) – Master Collection Edition
And a LOT more...
Current Installed Games: (Yes, I'm a gamer too…)
Computer Games: (Sorted by Most Favorite)
Half-Life: Natural Selection
Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath
Microsoft's Flight Simulator X
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
World In Conflict
Company of Heros
BioShock
Battlefield 2
Half-Life 2 & “The Orange Box”
Doom 3 (Modded)
FarCry
RainbowSix 3 Gold Edition
Unreal & Unreal 2
Halo 2
Evil Genius
The “Communications Hub”/Laptop PC:
Updated: 7/2/08 @ 3:47 PM MDT
Dell Inspiron 1521 – More specs coming soon…
Friday, April 18, 2008
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Thanks to Jackie Johnson, I was able to fix my issue with Adobe Acrobat closing. I had checked the FLEXnet Licensing Service and tried to start it. It kept giving an "Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified." error. Google gave me Jackie Johnson and problem fixed.
I had made some changes to my registry and disabled few software using a third-party registry editor/manager and had forgot about what I did. So, a not to self is - don't disable software in the registry... Below is a copy of the post:
Jackie Johnson - 6:53am Apr 14, 08 PST (#266 of 268)
Edited: 14-Apr-2008 at 06:53am
SOLVED!
the problem was the FLEXnet service that wasn't up and running. why?
ran services.msc, looked for flexnet and noticed that the process path had a minus (-) in front of it, e.g.:
-"C:\Programs..."
(strange is it?)
all i did was running regedit and looking for the string: -"C:\
found one, removed the minus, closed regedit.
ran again services.msc and started the flexnet service.
NO MORE 10SEC CRASHES!
tell if it worked for you too!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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It's Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 @ 1:29AM and I'm 28 years old. I've just finished watching a friend's bootlegged movie called "Awake". After the movie, I realized that yesterday was just Monday and Tuesday came and gone like a blink-of-an-eye.
Reminder: Start enjoying your life - Everyday...
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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Ok, I have a signup .aspx form using masterpages and a footer usercontrol with a "Contact Us" form (and a bit more to the layout, but I'll just focus on the to main area to this "Note to Self"). I'll start with the footer since that is the source of my problem.
On the footer, I have a "Contact Us" panel form using the modalpopup AJAX toolkit control which in turn is using validations for that particular form with it's own submit button.
The masterpage, of course, "ties" the footer form to the .aspx signup form.
For the signup .aspx page, most people know to use validation in a signup form. It's a common practice anyway isn't it?
Now that you have an idea of what the form looks like (or just go to http://www.glacsy.com/signup and click on the "Contact Us" link on the bottom to see how everything looks like). I have spent 2 days on this rare occasion trying to figure out "How isn't the signup form submitting?" The form was validating just fine, if not perfect. It was the button not submitting or "working". You click it, nothing happens - no errors, no notices, nothing... So imagine the overwhelming frustration slapping me in my face at that moment. Not a great feeling - especially of what steps I took to solve the issue. You may laugh of what I did - I did anyway.
The first place I researched was on Google. Not much there. Then I figured my local .NET framework was corrupted (yeah I know already, stop laughing). So I re-installed all the .NET frameworks (.NET 2.0, .NET 3.0, .NET 3.5, & .NET 3.5 Extensions Preview). I'm running Vista. After the reinstalls and resetting IIS7 (stop laughing). I tried the form - still nothing (you can laugh now).
By mistake and ONLY by mistake (I still don't know why I clicked on it), after I clicked on the "not working" submit button, I clicked in the "Contact Us" link and found that there were validation error or "fields not filled in" errors. That's when the other hand called "Stupidity" slapped me in my face. I forgot to include "ValidationGroups". Wow, the agony and pain of my face!
Well, I added validationgroups just to the "Contact Us" form (no need to added validationgroups to every form on the site, just need it on that form) and what do you know? Everything WORKS! So, even if you have a form in a usercontrol or in a modalpopup control, use validationgroups...
Note: Be sure to add a validationgroup to both the control being validated and the validator.
Days wasted on this problem: 2 days
Saturday, February 09, 2008
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I should have posted these a while back, but here they are. They were taken on Feb. 15, 2007 in Panama City, FL at my dad's house.
My sister Kim Jackson and I...
and my dad Victor Jackson and I...
For those who are wondering why my last name is Linder, I was adopted when I was 6 years old. I called my dad last year on Jan. 1, 2007 for the first time. I'll be posting more pics soon...
Sunday, December 23, 2007
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USB + Drivers + Vista + x64 + "New Hardware Found" Install + KB941600 = Total USB Destruction...
To completely screw up your USB ports/drivers in Vista x64, simply INSTALL this update through Windows Update. It will, in fact, give you plenty of problems including the extremely annoying "New Hardware Found" dialog on every boot. Some may have found a "Hotfix" called KB937187. But the power of KB941600 is overwhelming and very destructive and not even KB937187 can stop it.
| Update Destruction for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB941600)
Download size: 341 KB You may will need to restart your computer for this update to take effect. Update type: Recommended <---- NOT TRUE!!! Hide it and RUN AWAY!!! This update resolves some creates reliability issues in the USB core components on the Windows Vista operating system. You can achieve better even worse reliability in various scenarios by installing this update. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer and regret what you've done. More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941600 Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com |
Ok, I've read a lot of forums, blogs, and threads about this update. In my case, I simply uninstalled the update, deleted the "INICACHE.1" file, uninstalled all USB drivers, rebooted 3 times (in a row), and accepted/installed "New Hardware Found" options presented. Days wasted on this problem: 6 days...
Monday, December 10, 2007
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"if you avoid pain & suffering, you'll never be satisfied in the end"
Sunday, December 02, 2007
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Well, like all things in life with technology, some things just don't go your way and when that happens - You work HARDER... Its the love of the passion that makes times like these even more fun. And when your competitors are cheering, you just might have something to shut them up. Watch Glacsy.com this Friday, you won't regret it...
Friday, October 19, 2007
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Well, today was the last day of the 3-day Photoshop CS3 training at the Navajo Nation Museum by Tionne and I. The staff there enjoyed learning how to restore old photos, make flyers, postcards, and exhibits, learned how to create panoramic images, manage layers and brushes, and a lot more. It was fun teaching them tips and tricks of Photoshop and what better way to learn than from a fashion company. I can't wait to see their new ads and prints they'll be making now.
We're planning to build and develop the Navajo Nation Museum's new website to host online exhibits about the traditions and the history of the Navajo people and more. Only an official approval from the IT staff and the director are left. It will be a bit more than a basic project considering the museum's importance of course. But the ideas that's already put in place are very exciting. I've also got to hear a lot that has happened with the former director of the museum and am glad that things are starting to look up for them. Hopefully once the dust settles, a newly developed and beautifully designed NavajoMuseum.org will finally arise.
Monday, October 08, 2007
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What is real? It's almost like asking - What is normal? Real, of course, is Reality to most. But "Real", in a sense of business and feeling, is knowing you are the pioneer of your own innovation and creativity - a sense that you are the leader of industry. It's the fresh feeling that you wake up in the morning knowing that today, you'll make a difference just like yesterday and tomorrow. It's a feeling that you have no need for regrets or a feeling of regret whether in personal life or at work in business. Real is a sense of "self-security" of your confidence and self-assurance. It's a sense that is shareable with others and isn't self-contained or selfish. Real is an appearance which people see and sense in you. It's not a copy, mock-up, or even a better version of something else. Real is original - the essence of raw, pure, unrefined, and completely unique. So the question everyone should ask themselves -
Is it Real?
Real is pure engine - the starting point of something or even the only existence of something. When you have something that doesn't benefit money, power, fame, or even ego, then it's real. It's a feeling of trust within yourself - to make the next move or even to make a decision that will change the company. Real is how you see yourself yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It's the core and heart of you. It's your own team player and the people around you. So, the real question is -
Are you real?
Friday, September 21, 2007
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Again, 3 hours wasted due to my ignorance. Today I decided to try some Silverlight for the first time for the model's main page and replace the little Flash video. I'm posting this to REMIND myself to use "markerReached" from a .wmv file encoded by Expression Media Encoder. Code as follows:
Page.xaml.js
if (!window.SL_Promo_Models)
window.SL_Promo_Models = {};
SL_Promo_Models.Page = function()
{
}
SL_Promo_Models.Page.prototype =
{
handleLoad: function(control, userContext, rootElement)
{
this.control = control;
this.PlayActionStart = control.content.findName("PlayActionStart");
this.movie = control.content.findName("IntroVid1");
this.movie.AddEventListener("markerReached", Silverlight.createDelegate(this, this.handleAction));
},
handleAction: function(sender, eventArgs)
{
if (eventArgs.marker.text == "ActionStart")
{
this.PlayActionStart.Begin();
}
}
}
Now if I end up spending 3 hours on the same issue again, I won't be able to use "ignorance" as an excuse.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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To keep it simple - there's 2 names to buy, 2 licenses available, and a shutdown in the mix. Can you figure out what it is?