Hacker ...
A person who enjoys exploring the details of programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities, as opposed to most users, who prefer to learn only the minimum necessary. - Jargon File
“The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.” - Arnold Toynbee
I have been designing and developing computer software solutions for over 20 years. I am a Chartered IT Professional awarded by the British Computer Society and a Fellow of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers.
Currently I run my own Software Development and Computer Consultancy company. In addition I also run Arten Books which provides new and used discount books through the Amazon Marketplace.
I am a Motorcycle fan, an avid reader of sci-fi, fantasy, history, thrillers and technical books, a guitar player, a traveller and a father.
In addition I have a special interest in ancient cultures, their technologies and beliefs, such as the Egyptians, the Aztecs, the Greeks and the Romans.
In September 2009 one of my products R10Cipher: Email, Text and File Security, was shortlisted as a Finalist for the 2009 Information Security Product of the Year award.
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Post Hospital Progress
16/10/09 10:28
I’ve been out of the hospital for a couple of days now and have to admit that I am finding it much tougher than expected.
For starters, my left leg cannot accept any weight whatsoever and can only move 20 degrees, limited by the full length leg brace. This means that I cannot go anywhere without my two crutches. Even with these crutches there are many things I cannot do without the help of a willing third party, in most cases my long suffering wife, who so far has been brilliant.
The nature of the break is such that even the slightest movement causes pain in and around the knee joint, the large metal plates that have been inserted each side of my knee make the whole area slightly bulkier and more swollen that normal and to be honest the pain is constant which mentally is a challenge.
My day at the moment basically consists of the following:
I wake up around 0800 and my wife brings me a cup of tea, a couple of slices of toast and my medication. Following a bed bath, partially by me with my back and legs done by my wife, I get up and come down stairs stopping via the toilet on the way. Coming down the stairs is easy, basically consisting of hopping down each stair using one crutch and the stairs banister rail.
I spent the rest of the day in my chair in the lounge, which has been hired to make it possible for me to get out of the chair without help if necessary. I have small table to the left and right of my chair that contain my essentials, telephone, coffee, Lucozade etc. I then have a ‘TV Table’ which fits over my lap which contains my trusty 15’’ MacBook Pro.
I then work using my computer for the next 6 to 8 hours stopping for a few minutes for lunch. Yesterday I managed to release an update to R10Cipher, answer several dozen emails and sort out most of the after effects of two weeks virtually incommunicado in hospital.
Bed time is where the fun begins - trying to get up the stairs is ... interesting ... the first night it took over 2 hours, last night around 20 minutes so it’s getting easier !
So for the next 3 months my life will follow the above pattern most days, interspersed with the occasional visit to the hospital or physiotherapist.
As I will not be able to meet with my networking groups or new customers for many months, my custom software development business will tail off, that is to be expected. What I have to look at is increasing the marketing and sales of my commercial software products to fill that inevitable gap in my revenue stream.
I don’t expect the next few months to be easy either personally or from a business perspective. Problems however are just challenges I haven’t solved yet.
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For starters, my left leg cannot accept any weight whatsoever and can only move 20 degrees, limited by the full length leg brace. This means that I cannot go anywhere without my two crutches. Even with these crutches there are many things I cannot do without the help of a willing third party, in most cases my long suffering wife, who so far has been brilliant.
The nature of the break is such that even the slightest movement causes pain in and around the knee joint, the large metal plates that have been inserted each side of my knee make the whole area slightly bulkier and more swollen that normal and to be honest the pain is constant which mentally is a challenge.
My day at the moment basically consists of the following:
I wake up around 0800 and my wife brings me a cup of tea, a couple of slices of toast and my medication. Following a bed bath, partially by me with my back and legs done by my wife, I get up and come down stairs stopping via the toilet on the way. Coming down the stairs is easy, basically consisting of hopping down each stair using one crutch and the stairs banister rail.
I spent the rest of the day in my chair in the lounge, which has been hired to make it possible for me to get out of the chair without help if necessary. I have small table to the left and right of my chair that contain my essentials, telephone, coffee, Lucozade etc. I then have a ‘TV Table’ which fits over my lap which contains my trusty 15’’ MacBook Pro.
I then work using my computer for the next 6 to 8 hours stopping for a few minutes for lunch. Yesterday I managed to release an update to R10Cipher, answer several dozen emails and sort out most of the after effects of two weeks virtually incommunicado in hospital.
Bed time is where the fun begins - trying to get up the stairs is ... interesting ... the first night it took over 2 hours, last night around 20 minutes so it’s getting easier !
So for the next 3 months my life will follow the above pattern most days, interspersed with the occasional visit to the hospital or physiotherapist.
As I will not be able to meet with my networking groups or new customers for many months, my custom software development business will tail off, that is to be expected. What I have to look at is increasing the marketing and sales of my commercial software products to fill that inevitable gap in my revenue stream.
I don’t expect the next few months to be easy either personally or from a business perspective. Problems however are just challenges I haven’t solved yet.
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Out of Hospital
14/10/09 14:35
Escaped from the hospital today so normal service will be resuming from tomorrow.
I apologise if you have experienced any delays in replys to email or anything else over the last fortnight.
Although the I’m not going to be driving or riding this side of Christmas, I am still working on existing projects both custom and commercial.
Thanks to everyone for their cards and best wishes.
-Steve
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I apologise if you have experienced any delays in replys to email or anything else over the last fortnight.
Although the I’m not going to be driving or riding this side of Christmas, I am still working on existing projects both custom and commercial.
Thanks to everyone for their cards and best wishes.
-Steve
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