Author Archive for Andy H. Chan
Andy H. Chan has years of enterprise software development and architecture experience. He is also the co-author of the book Pro Spring Integration. He can be reached Twitter @iceycake.
Tutorial: How to Install Python Oracle Module “cx_Oracle” on Mac OS X Lion
I had developed a Python webapp 3 years ago using Django at my previous workplace. In order to avoid dealing with database, we decided on implementing all the business logics into web services and only using Django for pure presentation layer. Due to various reasons, I decided to use Python again for my first project [...]
My 2009 Acura TSX Engine Problem
Disclaimer: My family and I follow the schedule to service all the cars that I mention below. Although some of the cars do not being service at the Honda/Acura dealership, we do use qualified technicians. My whole family is royal Honda/Acura customer. My first new car was a 1997 Acura 2.2CL 5-Speed. For over 150,000 [...]
Lion OS X & Buffalo Link Station AppleShare Issue
I have recently upgraded to Lion OS X on my late 2009 24″ iMac. The first thing I have noticed is my iMac unable to connect to my 2TB Buffalo Link Station Network Attached Storage (NAS) anymore. My iMac was able to see the Link Station but it failed to authenticate. After digging around for [...]
First Impression: Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera
I just received my Fujifilm FinePix X100 about 3 days ago and I only have limited time to do some testing shots. I was planning to go outdoor to test some true testing shots but the weather is not allowed. So I endup testing the camera with my dog and my garden. My first of [...]
Quick Preview: Fujifilm FinePix X100
I just received my new Fujifilm FinePix X100 from Fedex today. I am planning to use this camera instead of my Canon 1D Mark III DSLR during my vacation next month in Europe. A more detail report will be posted after my vacation. Hereby, I posted some of the photos of X100 (shooting with Canon [...]