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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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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


Steven Cholerton Picture

“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.

Contact Details:
stevecholerton@mac.com

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Download Sites - The Good / Bad and the Ugly

05/05/09 09:42
Generally when I release a new piece of software, for the Mac, I upload it to three download sites.

Apple
MacUpdate
Version Tracker

They all drive a fair bit of traffic and they are in my opinion essential to drive visitors to your site and therefore sales. Some download sites have their fair share of problems though ...

Anonymous Star Ratings

You’re competitors love this. It took me a while to click onto this but competitors love rating your software as 1 star with no explanation asked for or recorded

User Reviews and Non Anonymous Star Ratings

You’re competitors have to go to the trouble of registering a User ID but they find it’s worth the effort. In addition you are fair game for anybody with access to a computer ... This was recently recorded against one of my products which I have since had removed.

Review: ‘This product is not freeware !!!!’
Rating: 1 Star

So, someone has seen your product and decided that as it is not free that you deserve a 1 star rating. Because all software should be free - right ?

Maybe there should be a minimum age or IQ requirement for people leaving software ‘reviews’ Happy

Website Badges

Some site takes your product (without your permission) and upload it to their server. They automatically issue you a 5/5 or a ‘Recommended’ badge which you are encouraged to put on your website. Ridiculous - hopefully you are not that desperate !

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