September 27, 2007: Replacing the Back End
I gave blogging software a try a few years back but it proved frustrating to say the least so I gave up on it and wrote my own. After some updates and with new projects on my plate I’ve decided to try again. So without further ado, I present to you the wordpress-based digressed.net v1.1. It took a little time to port the theme over and there are still a few quirks here and there but, overall, it seems to be doing its job. The real test, however, will come once I attempt to post while I travel.
Unfortunately, this means links to my old archives are completely broken but, believe me, it was trouble enough importing the data into the new database and I’ve already spend more time than I wanted. Hopefully I’ll get back in the habit of posting given some of the handy tools available these days. I’m also shooting to revamping the theme soon cause it really needs it.
In other news, my Tungsten is on its last leg and I’m searching furiously for a replacement device that, I promise you, is definitely not coming from Palm since they’ve done nothing but frustrate me with their recent showings. This has actually proven a tougher task than I thought as there are some indispensable apps I can’t leave without, the top one being Chris Antos’ HandyShopper, the ultimate grocery shopping companion. Fortunately he’s ported it to various other platforms so there is hope for me (pocket-PC is out of the question).
In the meantime, I’ve decided to start porting my recipe list (previously stored in the Palm’s Memo application) over to Carrie’s CookSimple so now all I need is for grocery stores to start providing WiFi or reliable-enough cell coverage to support quick queries. Hey, if Mother Earth in Gainesville does it, why can’t everyone?