Oracle 10g Release 2 to support the CLR

Oracle 10g Release 2 to support the CLR

Recently bought the WilsonORMapper to cut down the number of stored proceedures we are writing, but I still think this is good news!

Implementing a Cruise Control 'Force Build Only' Schedule

Implementing a Cruise Control 'Force Build Only' Schedule

Implementing this at work now, as time allows. Marc's blog entry makes it easy.

I'm now working on getting the web projects page able to force a build, passing in a parameter to the nant script.

Parents were here for Thanksgiving

Had a grea visit with my folks over thanksgiving.
Tension was much less than the last time they were here. Jess and my mother seem to be finding terms they can live with :)

Nothing exciting while they were here - shopping, reviewing stuff for the wedding, and eats (good eats).

Bought a House!!

Ok so this is an expensive month. ;)

It looks like Jess and I bought a house, in Lawrenceville NJ.

We're in the process of closing now.

Laptop Ordered

I ordered a new laptop from PCTorque. Its a Sager 9860.

3.4 Ghz P4 with HT
2GB Ram
2X 80GB 5400rpm SATA in Raid 0
256Mb Go6800 PCI-X video
8X DVD+- R DL

Should be sweet. Hopefully it will ship by the end of this week, making it likely I should have it before heading to Canda for Christmas (leaving on the 19th).

Tablet

In other news I'm getting to play with a tablet pc while I'm at the confrence.

Its working well - great size and battery life. Really like not carrying around paper, and the ability to easily convert text. Downside:. Logging in to take notes.

From odyssey

I'm down in florida at the plumtree odyssey confrence.

Jess is with - a much needed vacation even if she is a little bored while I'm in sessions.

Its interesting that plumtree is aligned with what I've been promoting at work. Specifically investing in both .net and j2ee.

I'm still solidly beleiving that java is dying, I just don't see it outpacing .net. Specifically even with 1.5, java is still behind 1.1 .net, let alone 2.o.

I've created a decision discussion doc that I'll post here once I get back, outlining some of the approach.

I'm enjoying tapping into the energy of the confrence, and getting some time to reflect and brainstorm. Lots of new idea's.

As always I'm feeling spread to thin at work. I'm re-examining what I can delegate, but it really comes down to building team cohesion on objectives and goals.