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Like most people on the planet earth, I manage a ToDos list for my daily errands, work schedule, reading and even one for family; and so far I never liked any of the ToDos applications available in the market, I maintain my lists on a pocket MoleSkine notebook.

What I need to see in a ToDo application:

Web interface, something like the one Google Tasks maintaining, it’s very simple and accessible one.

Smart Phone integration: By smart phone I’m referring to Android, iPhone mainly but I would also love to see integration with BlackBerry, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung and all other smart phones.

Reminder: This one of the most important feature about a todo. Certain ToDos has milestones and deadlines; Technically speaking, your life is a project.

Desktop Sticky notes integration: Synchronised on the fly. This is a great addition for a quick look on what you have to do next and what’s remaining.

I can’t say I’m not happy with Google Tasks, Calendar and its reliable SMS reminder but I’m just in need for more integration between the applications.

At some point I thought of using a project management application to run my life but it was too much for my busy and complicated life, I think I just need a simple form of project management application in a ToDos application presentation.

What’s your favourite ToDos application?

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So the verdict is out! You can’t get the most of iPhone OS 4.0 on your iPhone 3G but 3Gs and since I don’t have iPhone 3Gs nor can afford to buy it now or even interested in it anymore, I’m considering installing Android on my iPhone 3G.

None of the blogs I checked confirmed whether it can be usable, it seems to be experimental until now. So if anyone have experience in this, please let me know!

Tags: iPhone, Android

I have been away from this blog for many reasons starting from personal decision to quit the professional programming life so I can go back to my real thing which is Politics ending with the lack of a better option; However I’m sure the years of programming life would have influence on my next step in life but not sure how yet.

I’m still interested in opening vim and coding but probably from now on it’s going to be for fun only; however I hope the theory that says if you code for fun you might end up making a profit more than you planned would work but yet I’m not going to spend lots of time on it as I decided to take a different path now.

The last straw was when I decided to resign from Dot.Jo (Which is an amazing company) to put more efforts on Ubuntu Community in the Kingdom and Arab world. Thankfully we succeed but partially due to the recession hit. It didn’t allow longer breath especially with the lack of sponsorship, we were so close to have National Open Source Office but I’d blame the recession and probably some other factors.

I’ve also decided to hand out access of communities I was handling like Jolug and specifically Ubuntu Arabic team, Ubuntu Jordan to some new blood; The good ones are taken seems to be true in communities case, all qualified people I approached were bloody busy to handle anything and right now Ubuntu Arabic and Ubuntu Jordan on idle mode.

As a amateur programmer from now on I might try to play with Django but not sure how it will go with the limited time for my hobbies but I will do my best to keep this blog updated at least with some general stuff but of course will try to stay away from iPhone VS android war; but don’t take it as a promise ;). I will also try contribute to Ubuntu Community, at least seasonally.

Until the next post.

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Be there or be square

LPI Candidates and Alumni:

In 2009, LPI will mark its 10th Anniversary as an organization serving Linux professionals. To recognize this milestone we will be undertaking a number of new initiatives–including as many of you already know the
launch of our LPIC-3 303 Security elective (February 1, 2009) and the new LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 exams (April 1, 2009).

We will also host a number of informative and educational webcasts. These webcasts will provide information on our certification program and even assist our candidates with exam preparation. On this initiative we will be working with BrightTalk (http://www.brighttalk.com) — a provider of online webcasting services.

We invite everyone to participate in our pilot summit on December 17, 2008. This pilot event will enable us to develop an audience profile which will assist BrightTalk to find sponsors for future such events in 2009. Please
register for these online presentations through our webpage at:

http://www.lpi.org/eng/about_lpi/upcoming_events/lpi_webcasts

We would also appreciate your feedback on these presentations, ideas for future webcasts, or even volunteers who might want to provide their own presentations!. Please contact us at info { a t } lpi [ d o t ] org should you have any questions in this regard.

Again we invite you all to attend our webcasts on December 17, 2008. Please register at:

http://www.lpi.org/eng/about_lpi/upcoming_events/lpi_webcasts

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and a prosperous and successful 2009!

Sincerely,
Scott Lamberton
Director of Communications
Linux Professional Institute

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