Author Archives: geir

A Shiny New Engine for OptiMap

OptiMap, the free TSP solver for Google Maps, used to guarantee the optimal solution for up to 9 locations only. That number has now been increased to 15. If you had more than that number of locations, you would get a solution close to the optimal (often the optimal). The new OptiMap uses the dynamic… Continue reading »

Memory Set

Maybe not by popular demand, but it’s here: Memory Set. The ultimate brain strain puzzle game. Have you got what it takes?

Set is Back

A few of you will remember Set, a brain-intensive card game where you have to find three cards that have either the same or totally different properties in each of four categories of properties. Sounds complicated? Try it here! I coded up this game five years ago, for my friend Kristian’s birthday. That’s why you… Continue reading »

Maphacker 2

Ever heard about Arthur Anderson Accounting? The story of Arthur Anderson is quite ironic, as the founder was a believer in high ethical standards. He, however, passed away in 1947. After auditing Enron, Arthur Anderson collapsed as a company in 2002. The company had 85000 employees worldwide. The big question is, are the Enron and… Continue reading »