Alan Williamson

Server side Javascript with CFML

Alan Williamson — 2009-11-24T11:04:00Z

I have been developing a plugin that enables Javascript to be used within CFML apps. Instead of coding CFSCRIPT blocks, you can use pure Javascript and get at all the CFML richness underneath. This is an introduction to that effort.

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CFML Documentation core to Open BlueDragon

Alan Williamson — 2009-11-15T11:44:00Z

A revolution has begun, with the introduction of live CFML (JavaDoc like) documentation for OpenBD functions and tags. Never again, will you forget or misuse a function.

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Java 5 dies - mourning a revolution

Alan Williamson — 2009-10-30T17:54:00Z

Java5 officially dies today. Let us mourn the passing of a revolution in Java development and look at the legacy he leaves us.

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Amazon takes MySQL to the cloud; or have they?

Alan Williamson — 2009-10-27T09:43:00Z

Amazon have released a slew of new features and products for their cloud. But as usual, the devil is in the detail. I go into some of the issues and discover that this may not be for everyone.

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Engadget claims "biggest disasters in the history of cloud computing"

Alan Williamson — 2009-10-11T16:35:00Z

Engadget falls into the same trap that many bloggers/journalists have; not everything that runs in a browser is cloud computing. One server fault does not mark the end of cloud computing. It does leave many asking what cloud computing is.

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The Proclaimers in concert at Carlisle

Alan Williamson — 2009-10-10T10:47:00Z

The Proclaimers opened their UK tour last night in Carlisle. Post concert reflection now that the cold light of day has hit and my ears are beginning to not ring as much.

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Amazon makes sharing data easier with shared EBS

Alan Williamson — 2009-09-24T09:36:00Z

Amazon releases the ability to share EBS snapshots so others can utilise and consume your data, irrespective of format.

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Amazon SimpleDB + SQS : Simple Java POJO Access

Alan Williamson — 2009-09-06T16:21:00Z

Amazon SimpleDB - SQS web services are within easy reach of any java developer with these 2 non-dependent class files. No fuss, no nonsense, just code that works.

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A Simple Java class for Amazon SimpleSQS

Alan Williamson — 2009-08-31T16:20:00Z

A very simple POJO Java class for accessing all of the features of Amazon's SQS web service. Full API support. No dependencies. Just use it!

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New buzzwords for business; the Cloud [Cartoon]

Alan Williamson — 2009-08-30T15:30:00Z

Business Computing and buzzwords, go together like cheese and wine. Geek'n'Poke takes aim and finds the bullspot once again with their latest cloud related cartoon

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Amazon Virtual Private Cloud is announced

Alan Williamson — 2009-08-26T07:50:00Z

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud is announced in limited beta. Lots of interesting features and once again, they have moved the cloud world forward.

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A Simple Java class for Amazon SimpleDB

Alan Williamson — 2009-07-10T16:20:00Z

A very simple POJO Java class for accessing all of the features of Amazon's SimpleDB web service. Support for all new methods including select, and batchputattributes. No dependencies. Just use it!

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Adobe is killing the CFML language

Alan Williamson — 2009-07-09T15:58:00Z

Adobe is killing the CFML language and creating a monster in its place. Enough is enough.

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Rackspace wobbles but cloud remains

Alan Williamson — 2009-07-08T09:23:00Z

Hosting and Cloud provider Rackspace suffers an outage causing many people not able to reach their network.

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Google App Engine suffers 6hr outage

Alan Williamson — 2009-07-06T08:07:00Z

With Google App Engine going offline it is important to realize that even the big boys have problems. However, can your business tolerate such down times? Can you really bet your business on the cloud? Or is it too early?

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Server Sales Drop 25% - Cloud Computing making an impact?

Alan Williamson — 2009-06-01T06:58:00Z

Global server sales have dropped 25% across the board. This is the worse drop-off for over 12 years. What is to blame?

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Bueller Bueller ... Cameron's house isn't as secluded as you may think

Alan Williamson — 2009-05-28T16:49:00Z

Have you seen the exact location of where the infamous house from Ferris Bueller's Day Off is situated? Not as remote as the movie would have you believe

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I want to believe

How many servers does it take to make a cloud?

Alan Williamson — 2009-05-28T07:35:00Z

We love this new virtual world of ondemand computing, but have you wondered just how many servers Amazon, Google, Microsoft or any of the cloud providers really have at their disposal?

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Prague Cloud Computing Expo - core dump

Alan Williamson — 2009-05-27T09:05:00Z

Cloud Expo Europe was last week at Prague, and a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining cloud conference was had. Met lots of great people and spoke at length regarding peoples concerns about moving to the cloud.

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Cloud Boot Camp heads to Prague May 19th

Alan Williamson — 2009-05-12T11:21:00Z

Preparing to take our Cloud Boot Camp Road Show to Prague

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Closing Time

Alan Williamson — 2009-04-12T12:51:00Z

Another couple of conferences close their doors as we move forward into 2009.

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Cloud Boot Camp Post Notes

Alan Williamson — 2009-04-01T15:47:00Z

Cloud boot camp was a resounding success at Cloud Computing Expo in New York.

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Sing-a-long to Cloud Computing

Alan Williamson — 2009-03-27T08:38:00Z

Come on now, lets all sing-a-long to the cloud computing song, a parody of Joni Mitchell.

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New York's Cloud Boot Camp Final Schedule

Alan Williamson — 2009-03-26T13:34:00Z

The final schedule for next weeks Cloud Computing Expo boot camp has been finalised. Looking forward to next week.

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Clouds make your life easier, honest!

Alan Williamson — 2009-03-24T09:24:00Z

Geek and Poke blog has a wonderful cartoon depicting the complexities of the world of clouds.

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Yawning may keep us 'on the ball'

2007-07-04T09:22:00Z

Next time someone gives you a rude stare for your yawning, just answer them back stating you are merely cooling down your brain!

In Pictures: Inside LucasFilm

2007-04-27T09:32:00Z

Some cool pictures of what its like inside George Lucas's company. Checkout the data center with 250TB online storage.

World Snooker Final 1985

2007-04-25T09:01:00Z

This was the famous Davis vs. Taylor final. The most famous world final ever; going down to the black. I remember watching this as a kid with my parents. Still gives me goosebumps.

Sun buys up SavaJe

2007-04-13T10:06:00Z

SavaJe, the company that squeezed the full 'fat' JRE into a handset has been finally acquired by Sun. For a price (and a reason) yet unknown. More details to appear at JavaOne in a few weeks.

JPC - Computer Virtualization in Java

2007-03-27T10:11:00Z

Fancy running DOS in a virtual state via Java? This project from Oxford University in the UK demonstrates the power this has by playing old DOS games.

Part of human leg found on beach

2007-03-21T21:47:00Z

Ever gone out on a bender and got really legless? Well Tay Police in Scotland have found it! Please contact them if you wish to claim it.

Very Funny Tech Support Call

2006-12-21T16:20:00Z

This had me stitches. A cartoon on the wonders of out sourcing tech support.

US actor Peter Boyle dies aged 71

2006-12-14T09:52:00Z

A great actor dies; Peter Boyle (from Young Frankenstein and Every One Loves Raymond) was naturally a funny man, and his role in an X-Files episode I still recall fondly.

BBC's Robin Hood - gets a second series

2006-11-23T18:18:00Z

Some good news for the Robin Hood fans out there. The BBC Robin Hood series gets a secord series commissioned. If you have missed it, then check it out from your local torrent site!

Open Source Java within 30 days

2006-10-26T17:56:00Z

She's a coming ... open source Java could only be 30 days away according to Sun's CEO at Oracleworld. oooh

'Brand effect' boost for 6Music

2006-10-26T09:49:00Z

I am one of the new listeners to Russell Brands radio show having found it a few months ago. its funny and gooky. Check it out

Parton announces UK concert dates

2006-10-25T12:15:00Z

Dolly Parton is going to be playing some concerts in the UK next March.

Quiz: Where in the world?

2006-10-25T12:00:00Z

This interactive quick quiz from the BBC plots countries and asks you to name them. Seems simple doesn't it? I only achieved 3 out of 10!!!

Lawyers -- its the new gold rush industry

2006-10-24T18:29:00Z

Daniel Petrocelli, Enron's Skilling's lawyer, is believed to have recently invoiced Skilling for another $30 million in legal fees. WTF?!?!

SavaJe Falls on Hard Times

2006-10-20T09:06:00Z

This is a shame to see, a promising Java company struggling in the mobile space

Java works on Vista

2006-10-10T07:34:00Z

The Inquirer notes "the rumour has been dismissed as pants by those working on the Java project" that Java doesn't run on Vista.

A Man's Favorite Tool - Google Video

2006-10-07T09:41:00Z

A great Fosters TV advert

Excellent George Bush Joke

2006-10-04T09:58:00Z

Joe spotted this great George Bush and Tony Blair joke.

Classic Linux Distros

2006-10-02T11:27:00Z

The real marketing message behind the Linux distros out there. Classic, but still funny.

Swedish vs. British Nightclubs

2006-10-02T11:05:00Z

Joe found this nugget. Had me stitches.