begin #dosomething rescue false end

I'm becoming a fan of the following Ruby code idiom, where a single line of code evaluates whether something is true or false.

def interrogative_function?(args)
    begin 1==1 rescue false end
end

Oracle Data Modeler, unsigned apps, and OSX Mountain Lion

I am loving this new macbook pro. As with any new computer, I've been installing most of the open source programs that I've gotten used to without a hitch. But today I came across an issue installing Oracle Data Modeler. The default security settings in OS/X 10.8 prevent installing unsigned apps and Oracle Data Modeler is one such unsigned app.

For all the noobs including me, the solution is to adjust the security settings in Apple's new Gatekeeper.

Here's a link to an explanation by that Jeff Smith => http://is.gd/Z8KuoO.