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Hi, I am Timo Zimmermann and here you will find my thoughts on IT, gaming, and everything else that is in some way geeky

Why I Do Not Use Java

posted on 2012-02-11

I was talking to a client and we discussed the possibilites for a client management application they want. Beside some implementation details I was thinking of and talking about security aspects we came to a point where my client started asking technical questions. He knows an competitor who has a similar system. They used Java and he asked why I would not use it.

First Day With An iPhone 4s

posted on 2012-02-09

Yesterday I received my new iPhone. Kind of necessary since my old one is trying to die really, really hard since the rain accident. First thing I noticed: iCloud or an Exchange server should be a standard for everyone. Since I had not many chances to use it I only have some short points and my first impression.

Change, Change, Change And Fun

posted on 2012-02-09

This post contains ramblings about nearly everything that happened the last few weeks. Be prepared for massive and fast topic changes. I will talk about my new business, plans for Zenbo, my new favorite toy and upcoming posts.

A New Editor

posted on 2012-02-05

In my last posts I mentioned that I was evaluating some editors. Again. The basic problem is that I just cannot stand vims modal editing and look & feel, even AquaMacs does not change this. Sadly I also cannot stand the alternatives. Till now. I think I found an editor I really can live with. It was suggested by some people I know but I did not get why they like it. Now after using the new beta for some time I think I am converted.

OOP: Lesson 2

posted on 2012-01-24

Hello and welcome to a new part of the famous, loved and anticipated series about object-oriented programming. Today we will be talking about objects, methods, functions and get a basic understanding what happens when we use them.

OOP: Lesson 1

posted on 2012-01-20

Today we will be learning the basics of object-oriented programming. As I mentioned in the introduction post to this series we have to make sure that we know the basic ideas and words that describe them.

Object-Oriented Programming

posted on 2012-01-18

I have spent some time this weekend explaining Java - well to be more precise a Java problem - to my precious one and her class mate. There was one problem the whole five hours I am trying to solve the 2.0 way.

Short Update

posted on 2012-01-11

I do not know if you ever founded a business or a start up. If you have not I suggest that you take some time, think of something cool you really love and start one. It is fun. It is exciting. It is on of the reasons why I had so much fun and work the last few days.

Feature Flood

posted on 2012-01-07

Yesterday I took some time to compile a short list of features I am implementing in Zenbo the next few days. I have a big list what Zenbo should be able to do when I release version one and even a list for version two. Zenbo will be used for two new projects so the features needed for those have priority.

A New Year

posted on 2012-01-02

A new year is always fun. I do not really count to the group of people that always think about new stuff to do because a date changed or that try to make live-changing decisions and always brag how they will change. But I have some plans for this year.

Merry Christmas

posted on 2011-12-24

I wish you all happy holidays. Have a great time with your family or the things you enjoy. Maybe you even have some spare time and start working on an amazing project.

Just be as awesome as always :)

The Holy Grail: A Programmer's Editor

posted on 2011-12-18

I think everyone who has something to do with programming, system administration or is reading IT related message boards at least encountered one flamewar about editors. Most people who do not belong in this category do not understand why everyone is going crazy about an editor. But they also do not spend many hours a week using one and trying to be productive.

First day with Zenbo

posted on 2011-12-12

Today is the first day with my server running Zenbo. Everything is fine and the only process currently running is Lighttpd. But let us first look at yesterday. This post will mostly be a recapitulation of what happened and what will happen.

And here comes Zenbo

posted on 2011-12-11

After some development time, testing, and moving the release date two times I finally and officially start using Zenbo for Hopelesscom. This is the second time I use a self written blogging software but this time I used everything I learned from my previous mistakes and considered what will work best for the next few years.