Windows 7 security is bad for Lotus Add-ons

Having av new laptop with Microsfot Windows 7, I wanted to follow software recommended settings when installing IBM Lotus Notes 8.5.2. This was a mistake.

When starting the installation the suggested paths are C:\ Program Files(x86)\IBM\Lotus\Notes and C:\Program Files (x869\IBM\Lotus\Notes\Data.

This works fine, and I used my client for a week now.

But then came the need for Teamstudio Script Browser 3.0. Trying to installed it failed.

The installation program does not have access to the Program Files (x86) folder.

I did not try NotesHound or any other programs that wants to copy dll files into the Lotus Notes Program directory, or editing the notes.ini for that matter.

Trying to run the Lotus Notes client as administrator, and then run Teamstudio Script Browser, but no avail.

So my only option wa to uninstall, and reinstall the Lotus Notes client, outside the Program Files (x86) this time.

Newer software may very well handle this security feature in Microsoft Windows 7 but just be be on the save side, and to be able to use older but good software that hooks in to the Lotus, Notes Client stay clear of the Program Files (x86) folder.

You have been warned.

The Best Tool I use!!

The best tool for Lotus Notes Delevopment is Openlog logging application.

Why? It's a real timesaver. The ease of use and the accurate information it provides is really helpful when debugging applications.

I hardly ever use "Tools ->Debug Lotusscript" these days. I just pop in the OpenLogFunction script library, and enter statements to log event or and error.

When and error occurs, or I want to check what path my code takes in if, case or any other flow control statements, I can use a function called LogEvent.

The real power is the log documents the application creates. You get user infomation, user access levels, call stack, line where error occurs etc. You can even provide a document link for the a document you want to inspect when an event is logged or an error for that matter.

Any Lotus Notes developer should check out this application, and start using it when developing, and debugging.

Mastering Xpages

Last friday I got the book "Mastering Xpages" This is going to be very good stuff I hope.
The reviews are great. Just browsing thru the pages the books seems promising. This book can also be used by anyone not familiar with Lotus Domino Designer or the IBM Lotus Domino document-centric data model.

I'we worked my way thru chapter 3 and moving forward. Beeing qurious about the history of Xpages and it's Java Server Faces origin, I'm now on Chapter 5.

Ed Brill has says something about this book on his blog.

Also xpages.tv is a good resource for quick show and tell instructions.

Go buy the book.

Are gadgets stealing your life?

In an in dept article in a magazine, I read about this guy who returned his iPad. Truly, he did not want it anymore. Why? It's too good. So check this article out. It's really something to ponder upon..(when you're logged off msn, sametime, facebook, linkedin twitter....)

The magazine article I was reading had some good examples that just comfirms what Peter Bregman is saying. How often, and not to mention, where do You pull out your smartphone and start surfing? Are you checking your email on the iPhone during a 30 second elevator ride?
Read the same news on you iPhone on the bus or subway on the way home as you did when going to work. At a boring conference session, would you check out ebay or maybe post on your blog?

This might seem harmless but what if our demand to always consume or produce information content, to/from any channel, in the end leads to a life where we seldom are bored. We do not get the time to reflect on our lifes, priorites, wants and whishes. Instant (and often shallow) information unwillingly draws our attention away from "free time", time where we could be bored, let the mind wonder, and maybe even get creative.

So goahead and ponder. Just remember to log off.

I Love The Cool Lotus Notes

Two web pages has come to life promoting some of the super fine sexy cool stuff you could do

with Lotus Notes. Outlook user will say "Why can't we have that...."

Check it out: