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General Discussion / Zaurus DevNet going down to stay

« on: September 14, 2004, 12:01:32 pm »

I guess it finally happened.  It was definitely a struggle always fighting for the DevNet at Sharp.  I always believed that developers were extremely valuable and that they should have been taken care of in a better way.  Towards the end of my days at Sharp, it was basically just me trying to manage the entire developer area (due to layoffs in the developer support area)... and always trying to convince the execs eventually wore me out.

In any case, I hope that the ZUG community will continue to strive.    I have some fond memories of the DevNet (except for the late nights writing content and testing the site).  And I met a lot of great people while at Sharp.  But it was time to move on.

If anyone really cares, I'm now at AOL putting together a developer program.  If anyone has any good developer ideas or thoughts about developer programs they've liked, feel free to drop me a line at huangs04 AT aol dot com.

-Spencer

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6000 - Tosa / any new roms

« on: June 10, 2004, 09:01:46 pm »

Now that I\'m a USER of the Zaurus.. can anyone tell me what the release differences are for 1.07 and 1.12?  I could probably find out - but I wanted to post a relatively legit message and join in..  

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General Discussion / Zaurus.com site changes

« on: February 02, 2004, 04:18:23 am »

Hello everyone!  Greetings from Taipei, Taiwan.  I\'m here this week doing some new product scoping for the company I work at.  I\'ve taken over the product marketing and management for a software/platform called Nevo (http://www.mynevo.com).  Currently it\'s an embedded software solution for the HP iPaqs (Yes, Yes.. I know it\'s Winbl0ze CE .NET - but it\'s been a good move for me) and we\'re going to be expanding the solution relatively soon.

In regards to the community site -
I\'ve been helping my ex-coworker with the backup of data.  Even though I\'m not working for Sharp anymore - I do see it as a shame if all the information was lost in the great abyss.  My ex-coworker should now have the data available and I\'m sure he\'d be more than glad to allow someone to host it.  If you\'re interested in assisting - drop me an email at spencerhuang AT hotmail DOT com.  I\'d prefer not to publish his email on the board without his knowledge.

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General Discussion / Zaurus.com site changes

« on: January 31, 2004, 03:52:25 am »

Hi Everyone,

I think it\'s best if you no longer rely on the Zaurus DevNet site.  I wouldn\'t recommend editing your host file to point to the old server because it may never come back online again.  The DevNet is no longer a priority for Sharp.  While I was there I tried to keep you all informed because I enjoyed the community, NOT because it was my job responsibility or that my boss told me to.   They\'re focusing on other areas and the Z team is extremely thin.

The site may come back in some form or another - possibly a stripped down version with just developer documentation.  But I highly doubt it will be a community.

Ok - so to protect myself I\'m going to include the below disclaimer:

 **** The above statements do not reflect the opinions of Sharp or its management.   These events or statements are fictitious. Any similarity to any person living or dead is merely coincidental  ****

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General Discussion / spencer gone. devnet gone too?

« on: December 03, 2003, 09:07:00 pm »

Hi Everyone,

It is true that I have left Sharp to pursue another opportunity.  It has been a pleasure meeting you all through the DevNet and even in person.  I feel like I have \'bonded\' with many of you and wish everyone the best.

Unfortunately Sharp and I were not a good match.  I don\'t want to get into the details, but probably many of you could understand my frustrations.  And this new opportunity is better suited for me.  Who doesn\'t love Sunny California?  (this is rhetorical

In any case you can reach me at spencerhuang AT hotmail DOT com.  Please do not ask me anything related to Sharp or future products as I cannot comment on them (especially now that I have just left).  Again, it\'s been a pleasure and I hope to keep in touch with many of you.  You may see me at future trade shows or events.  

All the best.
Spencer