When I, way back, learned to write websites I was told not to start off the site by saying welcome. So, welcome to my site. I hope you find something useful, interesting, or even funny.

The entire reason for this page's existence is because it's a project. I have a "project system" for myself that I must adhere to, and one of them happened to be a website where I can show off the projects I work on. More information about this site's project can be seen under the completed projects section here.

Projects

I have a very strict system for my projects, which follow a set of rules. They are as follows:

  1. A project must have a detailed functional specification (spec).
  2. A spec cannot be changed after a project has been started.
  3. A project must have a deadline.
  4. A deadline cannot be changed after a project has been started.
  5. A project must be completed to spec by the deadline.
  6. If a project is not completed by the deadline, it must be shelved until a new spec for that project has been written, and at least two other projects have been successfully completed.
  7. Upon completing a project, a new spec must be written, and a new deadline must be set if work is to be continued on the same project. This will be treated as a new project.

I created this system to "keep the pressure" on when working on my own projects. I came to the realization that when I am at work, I have no problem solving problems and doing tasks, despite the difficulty. However, when I am alone working on private projects it takes just a few days and I stop working on it, either because it is too difficult at the time, or too boring.

Giving up on your personal projects does not a fulfilled being make, and it left me disappointed in myself. So, I decided to make a system where I treat myself as if I am my own client.

I will probably write more about this in the Entries section at a later date.

Current Projects

I am not currently working on any projects. Check back later!

Completed Projects

In descending order of date completed, i.e. the most recent first:

Planned Projects

In no particular order.

Shelved Projects

There are currently no shelved projects.

Entries

This area will be for my blog. I thought it would be nice to finally put some thoughts into writing. Nothing yet, so check back later.

Guides

Caps as Control on TTY

Ever wondered how to get your Caps Lock key to work as a Control key while being cool in the TTY? I did, and it took me a long time to figure out. I hope this helps you.

Links

Here are some links to sites and resources I like

{datagubbe}
Personal site and blog of Carl Svensson. There are some interesting articles on personal computing.

Fastest Code
The page of Alexander Pampuchin, a self proclaimed "compulsive C programmer and unixhead". Home to my window manager of choice EMWM (Enhanced Motif Window Manager), other tools, and goodies.

Cool Stuff

I am still not sure what to put here, but it was in the spec.

About

I am never really sure what to say about myself, but let's see if I can't cover the basics. Usually personal websites have something... personal to share, I suppose. I will most likely alter or add to the contents of this section when I find better ways of writing about it. Please be patient with me.

Ever since I first learned that I could type words onto a computer and it would do what I asked of it, I have been fascinated with the possibilities it presented me. But, because of my own inability to follow up on most things, I never got far in my personal ventures.

I started off my adventure by enrolling, and studying computer science, but due to personal issues, I had to drop out after just a year. Not knowing what to do next, I decided to become a marine engineer.

So, I enrolled at the academy, where I learned a little about everything. And I mean everything, from hydraulics, to engine management, to automation, and electrical dimensioning. I tried sailing for a bit, and also worked as a service engineer on some vessels, but ultimately I found that life is too short to spend at sea with the modern version of a sailors life.

Professionally I work as an automation engineer, the industrial kind. In other words, I deal mostly with programming and troubleshooting PLC's (Programmable Logic Controller). These little things are what breathe life into machines mostly used for manufacturing.

I am very passionate about *nix, free and open source software, programming, art, writing, and probably other things I can't think of right now. I'll update this later.