ABOUT
- Over 30 years of computer, technical, programming and design experience.
- Available for consultation, development work, or design.
- Most computer troubleshooting/component replacement/repair $50 per job
plus parts/gas/etc. For larger/development jobs I would work
on a total project amount & schedule.
For support I also offer a pre-pay "per-month on-call service" to provide on-call expert consultation and support (based on number of computers and complexity of needs). - For more about me and what I do see also:
- www.portcommodore.com my personal site.
- larrymade.tumblr.com my Tumblr blog.
DEVELOPDOPLACES.COM
A mobile web friendly local community resource site.Offers a versatile resource/event data structure behind an easy to navigate interface with simplified data entry.
Web Accessible Nimble Database Architecture, a LAMP based framework primarily for creating web-based database appications (collecting/managing/reporting data). Here's a simple Resource Directory database using WANDA.
Previous WANDA based projects included an integrated child care referral and subsidized care system; and fixed assets tracking.
Port Commodore Pages
Many of my hobby development projects and other personal ephemera from 1980-present are documented on my personal site: www.portcommodore.com.
FoxBase Business Apps
I developed using FoxBase+/Mac for community child care programs, including child care referrals, eligibility list, subsidy tracking and reimbursement, lending library, mailing list, etc. 1989-2009
On Demand Resource Directory
Database generated resource directory, FoxBase+/Mac, circa 1997-2002. (sample output of data from 2002)
DESIGNTech Support Flyers
Flyers for local technical support service. First was to try a dramatic comic book style; second is a happy feel-good result representation w/eye catching graphic on contact tabs. Both samples employed 3d generated graphics.
DoPlaces.com Brochure
Promotional brochure for doplaces.com, colorful, active, smart, but not too serious.
Graphics Class Flyer
Poster for community graphic design & computer graphics class, using an anglular design overall including the contact tabs.
Etsy Handmade Craft Items
I have a modest selection of hand-crafted items including floppy disk notebooks, available for purchase through etsy.com.
There are also a few craft items availalbe locally in San Andreas at Gallery Calaveras
Commodore Vegas Expo Materials
Poster (and website design) for the Commodore Vegas Expos 2011-2013 - inspired by Commodore packaging & hardware.
Newsletter
Jan/Feb 2008 CCR Newsletter Formatted for and printed on B&W newsprint (very cost effective) but was also available as a color PDF on-line.
Commodore Multi-Chart
Commodore 8-bit computer programming reference chart combining many reference charts into one easy to use chart.
DATA- Database conversion (between many formats: Textfile, Appleworks, FoxBase, MySQL, etc.)
- Mac document conversion from older formats (i.e. syquest->cd,. Mac floppy conversion from MS works Mac to MS Office)
- Commodore document conversion to modern disks (i.e. WordPro for the PET to MS Word.
- Commodore media format conversion (i.e. 8050 diskette or Casstte Tape to CD or flash card.)
Web Accessible Nimble Database Architecture, a LAMP based framework primarily for creating web-based database appications (collecting/managing/reporting data). Here's a simple Resource Directory database using WANDA.
Previous WANDA based projects included an integrated child care referral and subsidized care system; and fixed assets tracking.
WEBC= VEGAS EXPO 2013
C= VEGAS EXPO 2012
C= VEGAS EXPO 2011
CommVEX is a convention about old computers, most of the themeing is based on designs from the old computer packaging as well as highlighting the fun of the event and Las Vegas for attendees.
portcommodore.com
Port Commodore utilizes a lightweight Content Management System (CMS) to organize pages and help with formatting. Usually complex CMSs such as Drupal or Joomla is just overkill in complexity and usage for a site.
lindenherald.com
lindenherald.com was designed to provide important anytime information about the paper for potential customers and advertisers. Have an email-less contact form and include access to previous issues via PDF downloads.
WEB SAMPLES
- Simple on-line resource directory Sample Directory - Using the WANDA arcehecture
- Using Google Maps for displaying locations - Google Maps sample - example of what is possible in Google Maps for creating a custom map view with office locations or other data. Google and other large search sites provide tools to enhance your web page for little to no cost for most small sites.
Allen's Backhoe Service
This site was designed to resemble the owner's business card but also to provide additionl information via a drop down menu.
larrymade.com
You are here.
DOPLACES.COM
A mobile web friendly local community resource site.Offers a versatile resource/event data structure behind an easy to navigate interface with simplified data entry.
Web Accessible Nimble Database Architecture, a LAMP based framework primarily for creating web-based database appications (collecting/managing/reporting data). Here's a simple Resource Directory database using WANDA.
Previous WANDA based projects included an integrated child care referral and subsidized care system; and fixed assets tracking.
SUPPORT
- Have over 20 years experience with Microsoft based PCs from DOS to Windows 7.
- Malware cleanup, system setup and configuration, installation (and removal of unwanted preinstalled software), as well as troubleshooting.
- Most experience has been in a business environment where it is important to have a secure and consistent systems.
- Hardware repair, installation, configuration and upgrades, including laptops.
Windows & DOS
- Have over 25 years of hands-on experience with Macs in business and home environments from the Macintosh Plus on up.
- Have troubleshooted, configured, performed minor repairs, upgrades and networked macs to the internet and with other systems.
- Used a wide varity of Mac applications, including spreadsheets, word processors, database, desktop publishing, illustration and paint programs.
- Data conversion and file rescue from crashed drives.
Macintosh
- Over ten years of using Linux as a primary home computer over seven in work environments.
- Familiar with many distributions.
- Have configured servers that provided Web services, FTP, file sharing (SMB), iCal, SSH.
- skilled at troubleshooting, maintenance and backup.
Linux
- Have used a wide variety of computer systems from Commodore, Amiga, Apple (Apple II), Atari, Tandy/Radio Shack and CP/M based systems.
- Have experience in older system limitations an know that not every model computer works as expected (if you have an older system, you know what I mean).
- Have a modest collection of classic hardware and software to work with and am active in the classic computing community.
- Have written software, resurrected systems, built custom adapters, done data conversions, and created displays for events.