Mostly we code...sometimes we write. Every once in a while, we podcast.

I think BLOGS are interesting, pretty, funny, and nice.  However, I never feel that I have enough witty comments to make reading a BLOG worthwhile.  Don't get me wrong, I am rather cool (in my own mind).  HOWEVER, I am also rather boring.  I lead a normal life in the suburbs with a family and a dog.  Not the stuff that makes you jump out of your seat and go 'HOLY COW, THAT'S HOT!!!'.  So, I have decided to make up all the information in my BLOG postings so they are rather cool and rather dangerous.  I hope that you enjoy the alter-reality that I call virtual life....

First, TEAM FORTRESS 2 on a MAC is AWESOME.  I use CrossOver Mac Games to access TF2 on my MacBook Pro, and I LOVE IT.  I play way more then I should, and I am getting better almost daily.  The best part about TF2 in CrossOver Games is that the action is actually smoother then in Windows.  As a SNIPER, I can shoot the hell out of just about everyone and quickly run the ranks in the standings.  I am also a mean PYRO and a nasty HEAVY.  For the record, the stupid SCOUT update just stinks.  Baseball and baseball bat!!!  Really???  It could also be that I play two hours a day every day; but I'd like to think that TF2 in CrossOver gives me an advantage.  I can tell you I suck on Windows.

Next, I supported the LAME DUCK CHALLENGE.  If you were one of the 600,000 people that got a free license of CrossOver Mac or CrossOver Linux, we appreciate your support.  It has, however, come to my attention that many, many, many of you failed to register your software license.  THIS MEANS NO UPGRADES FOR YOU.  I'm not trying to be a 'dick' about this, but rules are rules.  If you are wondering why you are not in our system or can't get the upgrade to CrossOver Games 7.2, chances are that you did not register your serial code at http://register.codeweavers.com by November 30, 2008.  If you're hoping to register now (in March), the best I can do for you is a SPECIAL DEAL CODE to save you some serious money in your purchase of the best Mac-Windows virtualization software.  Again, I am not a 'dick' but the LAME DUCK CHALLENGE has ended.

Next, I'll be using this space to venture out into all sorts of topics both technology and non-technology related.  I am going to start using this space as personal therepy to reduce my stress and calm my nerves.  Those ideals may not hold up well, but I am going to give it an honest shot.  And lastly if you're looking for me in other places on the 'net, you can follow my Twitter feed (jbramey@msn.com); reach me on FaceBook (James B. Ramey), and even find me in Linked-in (James B. Ramey).  I'm like that mouse from the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon ... 'I'm everywhere'

About James B. Ramey
James B. Ramey is the CEO of CodeWeavers. His life long love of video gaming started at the tender age of six with an Atari 2600 and evolved over time to include Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Apple Mac IIc, Windows PC, and MacBook Pro. When not fiddling with technology, James enjoys cooking, travel, debating politics in the office, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their two rescue dogs. For the past 20 years, James has worked with clients around the world in best implementing technology to maximize a return on their investment. He is a graduate of Moorhead State University and earned his MBA from the University of Phoenix. You can find James on Twitter at @jbramey.