I really think it is amazing that people actually buy software.
“I really think it is amazing that people actually buy software.” Bill Budge
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 program in a little more sophistication.” Bill Budge
A quiet personality sure isn’t what you need to attract attention.
“A quiet personality sure isn’t what you need to attract attention.” Bill Budge
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 joystick or if it is just sitting there idle. It should know if someone … 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 to like computers and to be able to think of things people would want … 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 is going to be good and then follow through.” Bill Budge
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 I can choose exciting and interesting parts. That is a reflection of my personality … Read More
The power of the computer is starting to spread.
“The power of the computer is starting to spread.” Bill Budge
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 what I am doing is stupid or a total waste of time. I may … 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 much anymore because there are thousands of great coders.” Bill Budge
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 that it is old stuff. I could do much better.” Bill Budge
I have a really powerful urge to see things work.
“I have a really powerful urge to see things work.” Bill Budge
Any artist always has misgivings about calling himself an artist.
“Any artist always has misgivings about calling himself an artist.” Bill Budge
I think a craft becomes an art form when the space of possible solutions becomes so huge that engineering can’t carry you through.
“I think a craft becomes an art form when the space of possible solutions becomes so huge that engineering can’t carry you through.” Bill Budge
Even though Raster Blaster was only a video game, I was learning about designing stuff. I got good at drawing.
“Even though Raster Blaster was only a video game, I was learning about designing stuff. I got good at drawing.” Bill Budge
Video games are engineered now, but the step I am trying to take, no one can engineer.
“Video games are engineered now, but the step I am trying to take, no one can engineer.” Bill Budge
When I am starting a new game, I have to program it for the Apple, because I want to get all of the markets.
“When I am starting a new game, I have to program it for the Apple, because I want to get all of the markets.” Bill … Read More