Bad Software Design

As prompted by the support tech who completely agreed with me, I post my anger here to warn others of the potential one click destruction..
Im a new Ipod user, a classic.. A nice device. Itunes is alright over all except where warning of bad user decisions is concerned..
I wanted to reorganize my library having just gotten it all nice and neat on the ipod. So I deleted all my old music folders, cleared my playlists in Itunes and clicked sync.. No warning, nothing, and in a few seconds 20 years, gone with the closest back up in a computer so old its doubtful the drives still work, provided i can find it.
You would think in logical software design, where the syncing of drives is concerned.. In the event a sync would erase all data on a device, a warning would be appropriate. Now if there was a warning, with one of those don't bother me again with this checkbox, that box shouldn't be there.
ITunes, you suckzors and I'll be rid of you as soon as i find an alternative that I like.

Ok, I'll try and save you a bit of time with a medium as apposed to a short cut. Put your passcode in notes in the Office app, then WITHOUT using QWERTY open the note youve done, run your finger over the text, select copy. Go to search for wifi, when asked for passkey don't use QWERTY just tap it and when virtual keypad come up tap the box next to tick with 3 horizontal line in it, select paste, and there you go, takes abot 7 seconds once you have passket saved.
Good Luck
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N97 BAD Software Design

This phone, the WORST Nokia phone I've ever had, and very probably the last, never ceass to amaze me with just how BADLY the software is designed.
The latest disaster: I am trying to set up the WiFi to connect to my wireless router. OK, great it sees the network and asks for a Passkey (as it is encrpted); gives me an input box to enter the passkey. Oh Dear, my passkey is 64 digits long and consists of random lower case, uppercase letters and numbers. It is a strong encryption key.
But do, Nokia SERIOUSLY expect me to type this in digit by digit?? I have looked in vain for ways to enter this passkey efficiently - the obvious way - pasting it from off the clipboard (oh yes, I've successfully got the key pasted ONTO the clipboard from a text editor); appears to be too clever for Nokia.
Unless I have overlooked something, there appears to be no way to cut & paste into the Passkey dialog, and apparently no way to do it from the keyboard either.
SO I guess WiFi is another feature I won't be using on this **bleep** phone!
NigelS

Ok, I'll try and save you a bit of time with a medium as apposed to a short cut. Put your passcode in notes in the Office app, then WITHOUT using QWERTY open the note youve done, run your finger over the text, select copy. Go to search for wifi, when asked for passkey don't use QWERTY just tap it and when virtual keypad come up tap the box next to tick with 3 horizontal line in it, select paste, and there you go, takes abot 7 seconds once you have passket saved.
Good Luck
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How can you FORCE Classic mode to run on an Intel Mac? OS 9 emulation Rosetta Software Design

Hello everyone, I had a few thoughts on running Classic mode on intel macs which I wanted to share.
Now I know little about software design, but maybe someone who does could tell me if these ideas I had are at all feasible:
Now in the first place I now that, technically, "Classic" mode went out back with Tiger because of the switch to Intel chips. Switching to Intel, Rosetta was required to "translate" pre and non-intel OSX applications, with the exception of Classic since Rosetta does not translate deep enough into the system to do that. As a substitute to Classic, SheepShaver, Basilisk II, etc. can be used to emulate OS 9, but these are very lousy applications compared to Classic mode.
Is there ANY way whatsoever Rosetta could be edited, or Classic itself so that it will work on intel macs?
(that is, with the exception of 10.7+ systems since these don't even use Rosetta)
I know if Classic was placed on an intel mac, it would tell you to download Rosetta, but from there will crashes because frameworks in the system's library does not support (or was not designed for) Classic...
So what I wanted to know:
What if an old, Classic supporting PowerPC system's library folder was added to an Intel computer in a location other then that computers real system folder (as not to confuse the real, current system) and Classic manually edited so that it would search for the needed frameworks/etc files in the new location? Would it work?
Since, after all, it now has the correct "system" to run on (which before Rosetta could not convert), do you think there's any chance it would work and function properly?
Now beyond that, I wouldn't know the actual results (or consequences). I suppose the main problem to consider would be that the the PPC's system frameworks/etc wouldn't work at all on an Intel (which leads us back to Rosetta lacking in this area), and since those frameworks will be searching for other files in the system library (which would bring them to the current, Intel system) the same results would happen: crash! Or maybe sensing the system was mixed up, one or more files would try to "fix" themselves, and in turn destroy the computer's real system.
So, would it be worth a try?
I'd love to hear any other thoughts on running Classic on Intel...

There is an "easier" way to acquire SheepShaver called Chubby Bunny and I have put together a post with some safe links that are relevant to this topic. I see that emaculation is one of them.
Why do you need OS 9 greater than 9.04?
Feel free to let me know if you need any more help.
With the newer Intel Macs, you have to run a Classic emulator such as SheepShaver, which requires you to extract the Mac ROMs from your older Classic Mac and then install Mac OS 9.
A related program is Chubby Bunny, which comes bundled with all of that included.
More information on SheepShaver:
http://www.emaculation.com/doku.php/sheepshaver_mac_os_x_setup
and
http://www.everymac.com/mac-answers/mac-os-9-classic-support-faq/run-macos-9-on- intel-macs.html
and more information about Chubby Bunny:
http://www.macwindows.com/OS9_on_Intel_Mac.html#092408b
and
http://hackthemac.blogspot.co.uk/2008/08/chubby-bunny-old-virtual-machine.html
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5230 - Software design, lots left to be desired

I posted this in the wrong place earlier so having to re-post OK?
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Only had the phone 3 or 4 days and it's a BIG BIG pain.
Every time you start the engine up you have to reconnect to the hands free having to go through 5 or 6 different pages and silly questions.
1. I would think that when a user is trying to connect to a hands free there is no need to be asked by the phone whether they want to connect ???
2. When asked for a passcode there is no need to be asked whether you would like to enter the passcode??
3. When you succesfully entered the passcode there is no need to be asked whether you want to be connected with the hands free that you just entered the right passcode for ????
4. You go to the list of missed calls and you try to call the last caller back,
Aah well, the 5230 has to ask you whether you want to Voicecall (No other option given) ????
That's a first, well done!!
5. 6. 7. .... I'll come back when I got a minute.
Come on NOKIA, one may think that chimps were involved in the software design.

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Do you agree with me that mackeeper is a very bad software? I installed yesterday, it ran only once. After it didn't recognize the clue. I had a hard problem to unsinstalle it. I am trying to recover $39,50 I paid for it. Never install mackeeper.

Do you agree with me that mackeeper is a very bad software? I installed yesterday, it ran only once. After it didn't recognize the clue. I had a hard problem to unsinstall it. I am trying to recover $39,50 I paid for it. Never install mackeeper. Sure ilness will arrive.
I fill very bad from Chile.
Ricardo

Apps like MacKeeper or any other maintenance apps like CleanMyMac 1 or 2, TuneUpMyMac or anything like these apps, installed on your Mac, while they appear to be helpful, can do too good a job of data "cleanup" causing the potential to do serious data corruption or data deletion and render a perfectly running OS completely dead and useless leaving you with a frozen, non-functional Mac.
Plus, these type of apps aren't really necessary. They really aren't.
There are manual methods to clear off unnecessary data off of your Mac that are safer and you have complete control over your Mac and not just leave a piece of auto cleaning software in charge of clearing off data off of your Mac.
These types of apps potential of causing OS X issues outweighs the implied good and benefits these types of hard drive or memory "cleaning" apps are written to do.
Plus, the software companies that write these apps make it hard to easily uninstall these apps if something DOES go wrong and these apps work in a way where you have no recovery or revert function to return your Mac back to its former, working state in the event something does go wrong.
Apps that have no obvious way or uninstall themselves or do not come with a dedicated uninstaller app to uninstall the app in question should be avoided and NOT even considered for download, install and use.
It is best to never, EVER download and install these types of apps.
The risk to your system and data is too great a risk!

Nokia: bad software, bad support, bad system, bad,...

Nokia: bad software, bad support, bad system, bad, bad, bad!

Hey,
Y not b specific abt ur Nokia Ovi Suite issue with pc and phone details, ur post doesnot hav any concrete issue.
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Bad OOP design?

I have to access some data before my program starts (to prevent a slow down while the program is running). The thing is, I need to init some objects before my program loads. It works fine now, but when I do the thing that I need the objects for, it hangs for a very short time (while it creates them, you see, right now I can only create them when the action they are needed for is called; it is to detailed to explain). The problem is it just looks unprofessional. Anyway, java.awt.component has a method that would make it possible for me to do the object creation before the program starts. Would it be bad to make a class that extends Component, and then define a method in there that get the information I need to makes it possible for me to create my object before the program starts? Is this bad OOP design?
Thank you!
Joshua

Of course you can't really initialize stuff "before your program loads" since the initialization is part of your program, just before you program tells the user it's loaded.
Probably the way to intialise stuff early is to do it in static, which will happen as soon as the class loads.
Mostly you can do it with static object variables initialised to new objects.
But you can get fancy and put a static code block in the class. Just a piece of code under
static {
.. do some initialization

Can someone at least give an explanation why the phone suddenly goes dead ?I've experience it and the only way to turn it on is to do a hard reset.Is it a software design.technical explanation please.Thanks

Can someone at least give an explanation why the phone suddenly goes dead ?I've experience it and the only way to turn it on is to do a hard reset.Is it a software design.technical explanation please.Thanks

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Seeking Project Engineers II & III - Software Design

Seeking Project Engineers II & III - Software Design
Summary: The ideal candidate will be responsible for the development, coding and integration of test control software
for custom test system integration in the development and design of functional test systems. Responsibilities will
include developing software for data acquisition, instrument control; test, measurement, and calibration algorithm
development; and definition and implementation of control interfaces to hardware. Prefer familiarity with instrument
control via GPIB, VXI, MXI, RS232 and experience in test applications development in a Windows NT/2000/XP environment
using LabWindows CVI, TestStand, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, and/or C++. Job responsibilities will include software
development, SW integration with HW, and customer interface.
Requirements: BSEE and/or MSEE and 3 - 8+ years of related experience in hardware based system software applications
development using the above software packages. Knowledge of RF concepts and/or systems application is a plus. US
CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Location: Austin, TX
Contact: Larry, [email protected]
Larry Junek, Certified LabVIEW Developer

09-09-2012
Dear Hiring Manager:
As a Senior LabVIEW Engineer, and long time contributor to the technical ladder, I have expertise in consumer and government communication systems. I have 20 plus years excelling in manufacturing, development, material and reliability engineering. Additionally, I have 10 plus years of automation expertise.
Whether planning for new product introduction or field failure rate improvements, I believe you will find my experience in RF, hardware & software and deployment of root cause analysis methods into key processes, a value-added asset to your programs.
My broad technical skills and leadership abilities have been major contributors to driving cost reduction and corrective action over many new product launches, and I am looking forward to repeating success stories in your group.
Experience has taught me that technical skill alone cannot guarantee meeting all goals and I bring your firm commitment, perseverance, flexibility, and the critical ability to work productively with others in challenging situations.
I welcome the opportunity to speak with you further about how my diverse experience and up-to-date skills will add value to your company’s bottom line.
I look forward to hearing from you directly at (561) 792-6026, (561) 351-4776
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Wanted: Sr. Software Design EngineerASLF

I'm looking to direct hire someone for a position available in the Farmington Hills, MI area.
Here are the required qualifications.
Education:
B.S. Electrical Engineering or B.S. Computer Engineering.
Required Skills:
5 years experience in embedded software design.
Experience in at least 3 complete Embedded Systems based project from Requirements Analysis through Product Implementation utilizing a formally documented Software Engineering process.
Education or experience in Software Engineering and Software Design.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:
C programming language.
Experience with software project development on 8, 16, or 32 bit microcontroller or microprocessor.
Experience in writing assembly language programs.
Hardware knowledge, analog and digital, ability to read and understand system schematics.
Demonstrated ability to estimate work product size, time effort and on time delivery of software work products.
Job Description:
Establish and Manage software Project Team according to Software Design Standard Operation Procedure.
Develop, Manage and Monitor software Project Team Schedule and Deliverables.
Develop Software Requirements Specification, Design Models, Source Code Modules and Unit Tests.
Conduct Software Requirements, Design and Code Reviews.
Integrate software Code onto target Electronics Control Module.
Trouble Shoot Electronics Control Module Microcontroller Interface.
Perform configuration Management, Software Testing.
Develop software support tools for Embedded Software development.

LC wrote:
The change request is to add another tab on the page with about 40 more data fields and to expand the existing page by additional 50 data fields.
Option 1:
For me, I simply wanted to add these new columns to the MEDICAL_PROFILE table, as these are logically attributes of the profile itself (a one-to-one relationship) and this would be consistent with the way we do things in our other application areas. This would put about 120 columns on the table.Although you haven't provided evidence to defend the relationship, if you are correct, then I agree that they should all be associated with the MEDICAL_PROFILE table/entity. It's crucial that the data model be correct for many, many reasons.
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Option 2:
The developer prefers the object oriented approach. The developer is of the mindset that these new columns should go on a separate small tables. She agrees that they are attributes of the profile, but since they are presented on the different tab or in different profile's boxes they can be divided and the smaller logical chunks.
Further she thinks that with a new tables, this will lend itself better to creating new and separate java objects that can plug-and-play elsewhere the application for code reuse should these objects ever be used in other places.
She further finds that 120 columns on the table is really too much for ease of development – you can’t easily view or keep in mind a huge object with more than 250 getter/setter methods. She prefers small objects for better reusability and maintainability.
Why does there have to be a one-to-one Java object to database table mapping?
What about using Object Relational Views to present different objects to the caller but keep the data model correct but allow for the developer's preferred approach?

Software Design Applications?

Hello. Does anyone know of a good application that could be used to design software, i.e. decide which modules, classes, processes etc would be used in the application, and how they all connect together?
Thanks in advance.
Aviad.

I thought that I was clear with my descritpion, but I will try again.
I need something that helps me produce diagrams and schemas of software design. As I mentioned earlier, classes, modules, packages.
Language shouldn't matter as designing software should be abstract But - Java, .NET, Objective-C. These are the languages I deal with, so they should be supported.
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Software design patterns

Dear members,
As part of a research degree, I am conducting an online survey on the use
of software design patterns within software design projects, especially
when used within the scope of integrating applications (e.g. web services,
EAI etc). The aim is to investigate how use of software design patterns can facilitate software reuse and save time and cost with software development
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the only problems i could find is...
1. sensors and display unit may vary...
2. each measurement should displayn their hi and low values which can b considered as a common function...
3. the display should vary according to user's request
this is the scenario...
could you help me to find the real problems and to apply patterns
Weather Monitoring Station
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Wind speed
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Dew point temperature(derived from temperature and humidity)
Temperature trend(derived from recent temperature readings)
Barometric pressure trend(derived from recent pressure readings)
The user can request the system to report the highest and lowest values of any of the four primary measurements during the previous 24 hour period.
The user has a screen display that continuously indicates all nine primary and derived measurements, as well as the current time and date.
The user may direct the system to display the 24 hour maximum or minimum values of one primary measurement, together with the time of that report value.
The user will be able to calibrate the sensors against known values and to set the current time and date.

Software design tool

Hi All,
having a powerfull fast software design tool for java programming is my
first aim. is there any available free!! downloads software for java on the net that i could rely on for fast powerful design purposes?
Thanks indeed.

You trying to put us out of business.
Hey doc, give me the name of of some tools that can diagnose my problem, do the operation, and dispense me some medication!

Software Design Engineer - UTC Power

Software design engineer for the design of software and control systems used in fuel cell stack and power plant test equipment.
Responsible for conceptual control logic, software design, software / hardware interfaces and controls hardware selection. Tasks include the planning, design, installation and documentation activities necessary to develop and maintain test equipment control software.
A thorough understanding of National Instrument's LabView software and its use in automatic or dynamic controls is required. This includes the use of LabView software to control electro-mechanical components, acquire, store and manage data using real time control systems. Experience with PLC programming is also desireable.
This position involves close interaction with numerous engineering disciplines and hourly functions. Ability to work in a team environment is a must. Applicant must be comfortable in a fast paced, dynamic work environment. Participation in FMEA's, HazOp's, EH&S reviews, failure investigations, and the training of hourly test operators will also be required.
Bachelors degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
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MEGA 180: A story of stupidity mixed up with bad product design

This is more for a word of caution to Mega180 users and future owners.
A bit angry as I managed to burn ( physically ) 2 harddrives because of carefulness about 10 mins.
Spend quite some time looking for a SATA to ATI power converter while looking for a solution to CPU temp problem. Could not find one ( and I don't know if any one does it )
As my old HD did not start the OS on Mega180 for some data transfer I was not able to use my USB external HD. So I decided to connect old HD as slave and do a HD to HD transfer. Here comes the bad design, the HD connection cable specifies a slot for a slave HD however there is only one power connector (ATI) for supported IDE HD. and there is a useless SATA power connector,it is useless as MEGA 180 does not support SATA.
Here comes the stupidity, for a min I came up with the bright idea of using the CD drives power connector ( I now remember that I ruled this option earlier, I wish I remembered it all along) As there is always a current on this cable (when there is a power connection - for the HIFI mode to work ) I guess some static electricity effected my HD. Not having realised the HD is already affected, I swapped the cables as the HD connection cable is not long enough to keep 2 HDs in a steady state.
As a result both my HDs are now not working, when I tried the original master HD I was horrified to see a spark and some fume
I wish I never tried to use my old graphics card - which I wanted only for the DVI support. This led to CPU temperatures of average 70 degree celcius and when I ever I tried to use the PC properly I was had to turn it off due to extreme temperatures over 75 degree celcius.
All I was after is a troublefree smooth working nice looking PC, yet I am stuck now... I am both upset for the data I lost as well as hours I spend in trying to put this thing together. I will decide in the morning to return or keep the product. If I keep it the next challenge will be getting my external HD to run an OS as I need to save up again to buy a new HD, I was hoping my next HD would be a SATA one :(
This is definately a bitter lesson. Such a pity that with just a little more effort MSI could have really improved the profuct most are listed here but I want to summarise:
1. before getting the new product out try fitting a new graphics card and a TV card and operate both for 2 hours... That is if you could fit them both in the first reason why you could not is the cables from power supply is unnecessarily long for supplying power to the board and unsuitably located. the best you could do is place them all infront of the cpu fan.
2. It is really great to have detachable ODD and HD yet Floppy drive ( card reader ) bay is static
3. a better location for CPU or card slots would have contributed to airflow far more.
Better close here... I am still not sure if positives of the product companates all the negatives.

Simply, be aware that the power cable for the CDRom is live most all the time that your backpanel power cord is plugged in. Its for the support of CD/MP3 in HI-Fi mode. If you shut down your system, and not unplug the power, and you try to connect or disconnect anything to the IDE cable, and you are using the power cable for the CD, you can cause static/surging on the component you are hooking up....
If you must hookup an alternate drive [slave] for data dumping/imaging etc. use a Y cable from the HDD power cable. It only activates when the PC power switch is utilized....

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