I was trying to help my friend install some Excel/VB macros on her PC. Here is what I found searching Microsoft’s support website:

• Call the Add method of the AddIns collection to add the new add-in to the list of add-ins in Excel Add-In Manager.

Yeah that was very helpful .. thank you I got it..

If you don’t believe me, see for yourself here.

Yesterday’s presentation about High Fidelity Prototyping by Mark Kraemer was very impressive.

Mark talked about prototyping and it’s effects on customers, investors, analysts, programmers, etc. He also covered some of the HCI (Human Computer Interaction) methodologies such as stories, scenarios, mockups and usability.

I found his presentation to be very helpful because it presented a real life example. And covered prototype development during different iterations (phases) of his project’s life cycle (SDLC).

Prototyping is a tricky issue and there is no perfect formula for good prototyping. There are some guidelines that you can follow. However, you always need to modify your techniques according to your specific requirements, audience, time and budget.

You can download a PDF version of the presentation here

Thanks to mark for his efforts and thanks to Refresh Dallas for making this happen..

Don’t forget Refresh Dallas meeting tomorrow from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Christopher A. Parr Library

6200 Windhaven Parkway

Plano, TX 75093 google map

What is Refresh?

Refresh is a community of designers and developers working to refresh the creative, technical and professional aspects of new media endeavors in the Dallas area.

I am working right now on adding few functionalities to Tag My City

• Add users as party buddies (Social Networking)
• Subscribe to your buddies events. e.g If I subscribe to my buddy’s events, I will be notified (email or SMS) every time she sign up for an event.
• Subscribe to places events. e.g If I subscribe to a certain place events, then I will be notified about every event that will occur in that place.
• Subscribe to places news-letters and specials. This way, you will be the first one to know about VIP passes or special discounts.

If you like to recommend more things to be added, then please feel free to contact

me: kinan [at] tektactic [dot] com

or

Callie: callie [at] tagmycity [dot] com

I’ve used Qtopia SDK in the past to write software for embedded Linux devices such as the Sharp Zaurus PDA. I was always impressed with the simplicity of their development tools.

TrollTech the company behind Qtopia has been working on a Linux development phone (GSM/GPRS). The phone will be loaded with Qtopia Phone Edition.

This phone should be perfect for developers and entrepreneurs who like their phones to do more advanced things than just making phone calls and playing songs.

Your Linux phone could run a web server or SSH or even control your home appliances.. the possibilities are unlimited.

I am expecting this phone to ignite innovative ideas in the mobile devices industry..

Can we say mobile 2.0 madness is about to start?

According to CNet, The basic package—consisting of a phone, cables and source code will cost around $700

So do you want this phone or iPhone??

TagMyCity.com is officially live.

TagMyCity (TMC) gives a unique twist to social networking. Unlike other social networks that focus on people, TMC casts the focus on events and places.
This list highlights some of TMC features:

• Search places such as restaurants, bars, clubs, spas, etc.
• Get place information: address, rating, price range, payment options, dress code, parking, etc
• Create user profile
• Rate and review places
• Upload pictures of places and users
• Create events calendar or attend existig events
• SMS notification of events (coming soon)
• Create groups and social networking (coming soon)

TMC’s calendar shows the event’s name, date, time, and address. It also gives a description and category. And it provides a list of all the users that plan to attend the event.

As of now, TMC services the Dallas (DFW) area. More cities will be available in the near future. Dallas area residents or people planning to visit Dallas can get the scoop on BigD. Users can search Dallas restaurants, clubs, bars, spas, art galleries, shops, hotels, etc. Users are encouraged to upload photos and stories from these locations. TMC lets users share their experiences with the rest of the world.

TMC also provides users with maps and driving directions using Google maps. All the activities are real time which means when a user review a place or add an event, the information will be available on the website right away with no moderation.

More features are in the works, and the TMC crew is always thinking of ways to improve the website. Please sign up and let us know what you like, what you don’t like…let us know anything we can do to maximize your(the user’s) experience.

I just started a new google group called Dallas on Rails

My first post there ..

Hi guys,

I am starting this group to be a place for exchanging Ruby on Rails
development experience in Dallas, TX.

Developers, entrepreneurs and Rails fans will find here good
information about how to build web applications or start up businesses
around Rails and web 2.0 in general.

Members should be able to discuss new and exciting technologies such as
AJAX, Microformats, PodCasting, RSS etc.

I am working on developing DallasOnRails.org to be the home of this
group .. stay tuned

If you are in Dallas and you have interests in Ruby on Rails or Web2.0, then this group is perfect for you .