Author Archives: Lane Roathe

About Lane Roathe

I make my living designing, producing, and programming computer software. I have done work on numerous platforms, including MacOS, Win95/NT, Apple //, Super Nintendo, Sega, and others; writing mainly games but also operating systems, applications, utilities, etc. I have started and run several companies, currently operating Ideas From the Deep.

Christmas Wish List

Posted on December 19, 2009

For any of you still looking for something to get me for Christmas, here are a few ideas: Acura NSX Kepler Motion Lotus Evora Tesla Roadster Mazda RX-7 3rd Gen Advertisements

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How to background load and cache UIImageViews images

Posted on December 18, 2009

It’s often the case that the apps I am working on are required to download quite a couple, or even a few dozen, images and display them in a UIImageView. In looking online I found a few different methods of … Continue reading →

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It sure does snow in Kansas!

Posted on December 12, 2009

This week I am visiting my Grandmother in Kansas. Monday night I arrived at the farm just as the first snow was falling, and by Tuesday morning I couldn’t have left if I wanted to. Here are some pictures of … Continue reading →

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GolfHub finally out of review

Posted on November 26, 2009

Well, GolfHub finally got through the review process, took 20 days. In case you are interested, here is a link. Marketing Text: Golfhub is designed by golfers to serve the needs of other golfers like you and is the easiest … Continue reading →

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*Warning* Do not install software included in Panasonic products!

Posted on November 2, 2009

Background A while back I purchased a Panasonic camera that can not only take pictures, but also record video. I chose the camera because of this combination, in combination with it’s optical zoom. Now, the camera works great and importing … Continue reading →

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First photos of updates to S2000

Posted on October 31, 2009

Well, I updated the S2000 again, only this time it wasn’t for performance, rather it was on appearance. :wow: There is still a few things I want to get done, but for the time being I’m “finished” mucking with it. … Continue reading →

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My Mobile Golf on App Store

Posted on October 26, 2009

A couple of weeks ago My Mobile Golf was released on the iTunes App Store. It allows you to book tee times on your iPhone or iTouch. We worked hard to make the interface as clean as possible, and to … Continue reading →

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