1. BinaryClock
- Posted by Kenneth Rhodes <ken_rhodes30436 at yahoo.com>
Mar 02, 2006
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Last edited Mar 03, 2006
Greg Haberek wrote:
> For a while I was using Win32Lib on Wine with no apparent issues. I
> love Wine. Does that make me a Wine-o? :P
>
> ~Greg
Greg, I have enjoyed BinaryClock tremendously. Playing with it inspired
me to search the web for other implementations to play with. I'm proud
to say that, after reviewing a number of different implementations,
I found your Euphoria program to be outstanding!
Yet, I must admit I felt like cursing you the morning after I
discovered the simple charms of BinaryClock. I stayed up all
night watching those cute little led's blink, exploring the
code to your program and others, and learning to read binary clocks.
I was amazed at how quickly I begin to recognize position patterns of
numerical equivalents, bypassing the conscious mathmatical step of
adding digit values to read the time. Frankly, I doubt that
binary clocks are *inherently* more difficult to understand and
"read" than analog sweep hand clocks. It's interesting how our
habits effect our perception.
I have read reports of studies which indicate that mental challenges
inhibit the onset of alzheimer's disease. After playing arround with
BinaryClock, a little led flickered in my brain 
... Perhaps I
should invest in a company focused on selling binary watches and
clocks to geriatrics in nursing homes! Cornering that market should
bring in a tidy sum, eh?
Two minor suggestions:
1 - note in your program description that it runs perfectly under
Linux with Wine.
2 - Announce your Euphoria programs on Freshmeat.
Thanks again for all your Euphoria contributions.
Ken Rhodes
100% MicroSoft Free
SuSE Linux 10.0
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2. Re: BinaryClock
- Posted by cklester <cklester at yahoo.com>
Mar 02, 2006
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Last edited Mar 03, 2006
Kenneth Rhodes wrote:
> Greg, I have enjoyed BinaryClock tremendously.
Kenneth! Check your email. I just sent you a wxBinaryClock program that I
converted from Greg's win32lib binary clock program. Please test it and
let me know if it works for you on Linux/FreeBSD.
Thanks! :)
-=ck
"Programming in a state of Euphoria."
http://www.cklester.com/euphoria/
3. Re: BinaryClock
> Two minor suggestions:
>
> 1 - note in your program description that it runs perfectly under
> Linux with Wine.
>
> 2 - Announce your Euphoria programs on Freshmeat.
I'll take these into consideration. I'm glad an application I wrote on
a whim has inspired you so much. If you're feeling truely inspired,
feel free to drop me some MicroEconomy bucks for it! :)
~Greg
4. Re: BinaryClock
What about an option to synchronize the clock to an atomic time server? 
Regards,
Vincent
5. Re: BinaryClock
- Posted by "Greg Haberek" <ghaberek at gmail.com>
Mar 03, 2006
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Last edited Mar 04, 2006
I remember when I wrote this on a whim. What have I created?
> What about an option to synchronize the clock to an atomic time server? ;=
-)
I'll see. If I did that, it would probably have to update the system
clock as well, right? In that case I have to play with some sort of
"permissions token" to be able to set the clock. I'll look into it....
~Greg
6. Re: BinaryClock
- Posted by Evan Marshall <1evan at sbcglobal.net>
Mar 03, 2006
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Last edited Mar 04, 2006
Kenneth Rhodes wrote:
> <snip>
> Perhaps I
> should invest in a company focused on selling binary watches and
> clocks to geriatrics in nursing homes! Cornering that market should
> bring in a tidy sum, eh?
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/59e0/
7. Re: BinaryClock
- Posted by Kenneth Rhodes <ken_rhodes30436 at yahoo.com>
Mar 03, 2006
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Last edited Mar 04, 2006
Actually,
I'd like to see a full screen option. :) :) :)
hmmmmmmmmm and here's the kicker - in order to minimize it, you'd
have to enter the correct time - just the hours and minutes!
P.S. - if above option is implemented a highly visible disclaimer
of responsibility for damages is recommended.
Thanks for the link, Evan.
Ken Rhodes
100% MicroSoft Free
SuSE Linux 10.0
No AddWare, SpyWare, or Viruses!
Life is Good
8. Re: BinaryClock
Evan Marshall wrote:
href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/59e0/">http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/59e0/</a>
Heh... I figured they'd have it on thinkgeek.com. 8^P
Regards,
Vincent
9. Re: BinaryClock
This is all Greg Haberek's fault.
Also, a "traditional" (horizontal) binary clock layout
would be nice: 0XXXX : 0X00X0 : 0X00X0X
(with led's)
This wouldn't take up much room at the top of the screen.
Maybe a button or key to convert it to the easier to
read format as in Greg's program. You know, to keep
the brain limber.
http://www.ngolde.de/binclock.html
Ken Rhodes
100% MicroSoft Free
SuSE Linux 10.0
No AddWare, SpyWare, or Viruses!
Life is Good
10. Re: BinaryClock
Greg Haberek wrote:
> > 2 - Announce your Euphoria programs on Freshmeat.
>
> I'll take these into consideration.
Put it right there. Go for number 5.
http://freshmeat.net/browse/263/
11. Re: BinaryClock
How do you close the binary clock without going into the task manager?
(Win2k os.)
Don Cole
12. Re: BinaryClock
> How do you close the binary clock without going into the task manager?
Right-click the window to access the menu. You can select Amber, Red
or Blue LEDs, toggle Always on Top, or Exit the clock.
~Greg
13. Re: BinaryClock
- Posted by cklester <cklester at yahoo.com>
Mar 04, 2006
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Last edited Mar 05, 2006
don cole wrote:
>
> How do you close the binary clock without going into the task manager?
>
> (Win2k os.)
Right-click on it and choose "Exit." Or press Alt+F4.
-=ck
"Programming in a state of Euphoria."
http://www.cklester.com/euphoria/
14. Re: BinaryClock
Hi,
I just couldn't resist to tell about our Berlin clock (often called
"Set Theory Clock"), which is located in the center of Berlin, and
is about 5 meters high:
http://www.aquaphoenix.com/misc/settheoryclock/
Some corresponding software (not tested by me):
http://freshmeat.net/projects/gtkberlin/
http://www.tucows.com/preview/167639
http://www.psionplace.com/software/series5/Berlin-Clock-2001-2-27-psion-series5.html
http://www.trash.net/~scheible/
Regards,
Juergen
