In this series... Introduction, outlining the general steps from starting with a C++ library to being able to build and run simple tests on some JNI wrappers; Part 1 (this post), in which I design some simple Java classes and generate the stub wrapper code; Part 2, in which I add just enough of the… Continue reading Wrapping a C++ library with JNI, part 1
Author: Chris Cannam
Wrapping a C++ library with JNI – introduction
In this series... Introduction (this post), outlining the general steps from starting with a C++ library to being able to build and run simple tests on some JNI wrappers; Part 1, in which I design some simple Java classes and generate the stub wrapper code; Part 2, in which I add just enough of the… Continue reading Wrapping a C++ library with JNI – introduction
The Apple textbook
Apple have announced a free application for making textbooks, along with a push to provide commercial textbooks from existing publishers through their iBooks delivery medium. It looks as if commercial books produced in this way will remain entirely restricted to reading on Apple hardware. (There's more flexibility for free books.) Apple have had an increasing… Continue reading The Apple textbook
Open source licences explained
A new article about open source software licences, aimed at audio and music researchers developing their own software: http://soundsoftware.ac.uk/open-source-software-licences-explained If you notice any mistakes, please add a comment here or drop me a line.
Why the proposed US copyright regulations should worry UK citizens
Referring to today's 24-hour Wikipedia blackout in protest against proposed US copyright regulations, a colleague at work asks: Could someone explain to me why wikipedia et al wouldn't just move hosting to a different country if they have issue with US regulations... this blackout kind of implies that US law regulates the whole internet A site… Continue reading Why the proposed US copyright regulations should worry UK citizens
Marmalade!
Seville oranges are in season, so it's time to make marmalade. I love making marmalade (and fortunately I also like eating it, though I'm the only person in my household who does). This is a straightforward light, tangy sort. Have seven or eight jam jars washed and ready, and keep them hot in the oven… Continue reading Marmalade!
The Breakfast Post 