I hope you have found a form or forms that will serve your purpose. You will find the software is intended for particular audiences, and therefore not for everyone.

The software looks different but is easy to install and easy to use.

If you do not find what you are looking for, or if you have a custom project in mind, please email me at grumpydragonsoft@live.com.

What started it all: The Beginning

As long as I can remember, there are two things I have always been passionate about: electronics and computers. My first experience with electronics was way back when I was about 12 years old. My mother had thrown out a defective clock radio and I being curious, wondered what was inside. I took it apart and was amazed at the different components and I had to find out what they were. I began learning what made up the different sections.

By trial and error, I did get the clock radio working again. From then on, I was hooked. I started taking apart many things to see what was inside. There were some things I was able to put back together and of course, there were many more I couldn’t.  The ones I couldn’t I hid. My love for the electron bug began.

High school was my first exposure to the theory behind the magic, but the U.S. Army Signal Schools solidified the practical use. I spent the next eight years after high school as a Microwave System Repairer. No, that doesn’t mean I worked on microwave ovens!

While in the Army, I went to college and graduated in Communications Electronics Technology. Later, as a civilian, I revisited school and graduated in Electronics Engineering.

The years passed, yet my love for the electron bug never waned. In fact, there were times I became so involved in electronics, a friend used to make fun of me for I would ogle electronic part specifications as one would when looking at the Sports Illustrated magazine!

(Whistle, Whistle. ) “Look at the specs on that chip!”

Enter The Computer

Computers became part of my life, and as many, I grew to embrace it. My first computer was the Commodore Amiga. Yes, I know, this was a long time ago. Yet just like your first real date, you don’t forget the feelings and emotions such wonderful memories can bring. The Amiga was ahead of its time. So user friendly, yet so much power.

With this computer, I dabbled in 3D graphics and rendering, audio sampling, and programming. I slowly moved (kicking and fighting) into the Windows era. At that time Windows was a slow, graphically challenged computer, yet it was what most people were using. I too jumped on the bandwagon. Let me tell you, the first Windows OS computer I purchased, was returned the next day. I could not believe how impersonal the Windows OS was compared to the Amiga!

The Hand Held Device

I was introduced to the hand held device, a palm sized computer that could hold so much information. This cool device fit in the palm of my hand and ran a basic form of Windows called Windows CE. The screen was touch and I used that device so much, I wore through two battery packs and finally the touch screen. From then on, I was hooked. I began buying other hand held devices with different operating systems. I finally zoned in on the Windows OS (Ironic isn’t it?).

To Create or not Create

Many of the programs I downloaded did not do what I wanted. They either covered areas I wasn’t interested in or didn’t have the fields I needed. I wanted software that held just the data I needed to have with me. I decided to try my hand at software for mobile devices. My first software was a simple journal for the Dell X5, and later more complex forms such as what you see for Slum Lords began to materialize. I even started creating software for the Blackjack II and the LG Incite.

I want to continue at creating software for other types of mobile devices. This is where I hope you will provide me with your thoughts about what would be a good database application on your mobile device. Who knows, I may create it.

If you find my software to be of use to you, please let me know. If not, still, let me know. Without feedback from users, I will not know if my software needs improvement.

Resurrection of an old Friend

It wasn’t too long ago, I decided to bring my old friend, the Dell Axim X5 from the grave. The touch screen had to be replaced. For sentimental reasons and for $3.00, I purchased a touch screen and waited patiently. The touch screen arrived two weeks later and I brought out all the needed tools for the surgery. I excitedly replaced the screen and brought the Dell back to life. It now sits on the shelf  as a reminder where it all has started for me.