I can do whatever I want. They will tell me if what I am doing is stupid or a total waste of time. I may tell them that they are wrong, and we will come to an agreement.
“I can do whatever I want. They will tell me if … Read More
I’m a great coder. But I am not pushing that so much anymore because there are thousands of great coders.
“I’m a great coder. But I am not pushing that so … Read More
To be honest, I look at my Pinball program and feel that it is old stuff. I could do much better.
“To be honest, I look at my Pinball program and feel … Read More
I have a really powerful urge to see things work.
“I have a really powerful urge to see things work.” Bill … Read More
Any artist always has misgivings about calling himself an artist.
“Any artist always has misgivings about calling himself an artist.” Bill … Read More
I really think it is amazing that people actually buy software.
“I really think it is amazing that people actually buy software.” … Read More
Everything is getting bigger. The way to go now is to program in a little more sophistication.
“Everything is getting bigger. The way to go now is to … Read More
A quiet personality sure isn’t what you need to attract attention.
“A quiet personality sure isn’t what you need to attract attention.” … Read More
The program should know if someone is at the keyboard or joystick or if it is just sitting there idle. It should know if someone is proficient in its use or a novice.
“The program should know if someone is at the keyboard or … Read More
Robots… I think that is a hot topic.
“Robots… I think that is a hot topic.” Bill Budge
It always helps to be a good programmer. It is important to like computers and to be able to think of things people would want to do with their computers.
“It always helps to be a good programmer. It is important … Read More
You must know in your heart before anyone else does what is going to be good and then follow through.
“You must know in your heart before anyone else does what … Read More
I know when something is kind of half-baked.
“I know when something is kind of half-baked.” Bill Budge
I write my programs primarily for myself.
“I write my programs primarily for myself.” Bill Budge
On the robot kit, I can choose very boring parts or I can choose exciting and interesting parts. That is a reflection of my personality and the kinds of things I am interested in.
“On the robot kit, I can choose very boring parts or … Read More
The power of the computer is starting to spread.
“The power of the computer is starting to spread.” Bill Budge
After two weeks of working on a project, you know whether it will work or not.
“After two weeks of working on a project, you know whether … Read More
I started on an Apple II, which I had bought at the very end of 1978 for half of my annual income. I made $4,500 a year, and I spent half of it on the computer.
“I started on an Apple II, which I had bought at … Read More
You will be able to program a robot to follow a track on the ground and manipulate a hand. You can also write little programs that will give the robots goals.
“You will be able to program a robot to follow a … Read More
All of the good stuff is going to be done in the future. The stuff we are doing now is crummy compared with what will finally mature.
“All of the good stuff is going to be done in … Read More