As a software developer I can state that there is probably a large benefit
in using an existing application - there are two parts to such a development
- the code which hangs all the bits together and the content (descriptions,
calls, images etc). If you don't have to redevelop the code bit but "only"
get hold of the descriptions, images etc then it saves a lot of cost and
time.
On 23 October 2010 09:29, Peter Shute <> wrote:
> That's good news regarding versions for other phones. I'm now wondering if
> the Blackbery version will work on the non touch screen versions, which have
> a smaller display.
>
> It's also interesting that an Australian guide seems to be "piggy-backing"
> on the development of an American one. I don't know what it would have cost
> to develop to software, but I doubt it would be insignificant and would
> probably have been a roadblock for any Australian trying to go it alone in
> our much smaller market.
>
> And it can only be a good thing that we now have a field guide format that
> allows for updates from the author.
>
> Peter Shute
>
> ________________________________________
> From:
> On Behalf Of Murray Lord
> Sent: Saturday, 23 October 2010 7:04 AM
> To:
> Subject: [Birding-Aus] Morcombe app - some comments from the author
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I drew Michael Morcombe's attention to some of the points discussed here
> yesterday. He has asked me to post the following.
>
>
> "Publishers have advised there will be a Blackberry version, then also for
> some other makes of so-called "smartphones" . (Blackberry version very soon
> to be released for the Sibley Guide). Also, we are exploring use of GPS
> linking in several areas There will be additional personal bird list data
> storage and access features. Further search facilities will include (but not
> be limited to) plumage patterns (in addition to present colour choices).
> Some of these features have been proposed to the publisher by myself and/or
> David Sibley, but have not included in this first version (nor yet his) due
> to time needed for programming and/or database rebuilds, and testing.
>
>
> The Sibley version was published about March 1010, already up to version
> 1.5.2, and it is anticipated the Australian version will have a similar
> rapid sequence of updates, additional features, adjusting and extending
> present functions, and correcting errors and omissions. The first version
> differs from the Sibley in many details, where it seemed appropriate.
>
>
> Compared with paper version, there are many new maps, and this updating
> will continue. Also new or additional illustrations, some of the present
> having been made some 10 to 20 years years ago. The bird list follows quite
> closely the Christides & Boles 2008 list, but for present excluding offshore
> islands. Taxonomy likewise is 2008 C&B. Most importantly, suggestions and
> wishes expressed on sites such as Birding-aus will be most valuable in the
> future evolution of the programme."
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