I have a varied work history, giving me a broad, down to earth knowledge, which provides a useful background for applications software development. I have been involved in applications software development, and have studied toward a professional qualification in computing, specifically Internet Programming, but my studies have not been limited to Internet Programming. I have experience with Microsoft Access, and SQL, and with development using other applications, and I have experience in web site development. In software development and web site development, I believe in and apply the KISS principle, as I believe that functionality is more important that gimmickry.
I have been involved with the Perth Linux Users Group. Linux is an open source, UNIX-like, computer operating system. The Perth Linux Users' Group has a web site at http://plug.org.au .
I primarily use Debian Linux, as I find it inexpensive, and easy enough for me to use. I also use Ubuntu Linux.
My personal interests include computing, LETS (Local Exchange Trading Systems, a form of barter), public speaking, genealogy and English and Celtic history, philosophy, and personal health and fitness. To find out about LETS, visit the WALLETS web site below.
I have been studying toward a degree in Internet Computing, at Murdoch University .
My studies have included history. I have written essays about King James 7 of Scotland and 2 of England and Ireland, and about the significance of the Quakers in seventeenth century England. The essays are at James 2 , Quakers 2 .
I am involved in genealogy, or family history, research. My genealogy web site is at genealogy .
I am a member of the Cornish Association of Western Australia, and am involved in hosting and maintaining the web site at http://www.busby.net/cawa .
I have also been a student of Taoist Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise for people of most ages and health conditions, where the people are mobile. Taoist Tai Chi is a form of Tai Chi that was developed to accommodate the lesser flexibility of non-asian people. It is practised by asian and non-asian people, alike. For information about Taoist Tai Chi, visit the Australian Taoist Tai Chi web site at http://www.taoist.org.au, or the International Taoist Tai Chi web site at http://www.taoist.org. If you are in Australia, you can find the nearest branch to you, at the Australian web site. If you are outside Australia, you can find the branch nearest to you, at the the International web site.
I have also started to learn archery. I have created my own personal web site about archery, at Bret's archery web site .
I have started a web site about philosophy, which can be found at Bret's philosophy web site .
I also administer the WALLETS web site, which is at WALLETS
I can be contacted by email at Bret
This web page was last updated on 21 June 2011