[Olpc-philippines] Introduction

[James Shields]

Hi folks.  My name is James Shields.  I signed up to help about a month ago,
but due to a couple of family tragedies, I'm only able to start helping now.

I've developed software for various machines since the early 1970's.  Now, I
specialize on .NET development for Windows boxes.  But, I can pick up other
languages as required (I'm considering downloading the tools for Symbian
OS60 so I can make nifty applets for my Nokia N95).  In the past, I've
worked with PCs, Apples, Commodore PETs (that's going way back), early DEC
PDP machines, military avionics, embedded microprocessors in medical
monitors.

I really like the idea behind the OLPC.  And, now that they've reached the
stage where I can help (software), I want to help.

I'm planning on picking up two XOs for myself with the Give 1 Get 1 program
(so, buying 4, getting 2).  Not sure which units they're be ... C-1?  B-4?
In any case, I should have two laptops here when that program hits.

Until then, I'll emulate the machine under Windows.  There's a new Python
release for Visual Studio .NET, I might look into finding a way to use that
to make apps and content for the laptops.

Really, whatever the team needs, I'll try to do.

James Shields