Wednesday, December 21, 2011

GetJar - Appsolutely Everything for Nokia, BlackBerry, Android, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG, Palm.

Just when through an awesome site for Android which gives away free-paid-apps (you got what I mean)??? That's right!!! Free for paid-apps... well not all of them... but some of them (many cool ones too). Here it goes:

GetJar is the world¹s largest free app store with over 2 billion downloads to date. The company distributes more than 350,000 mobile applications for Android and 395,000 developers have registered with GetJar to distribute their apps. In 2011, GetJar was named as one of the ‘Ones To Watch’ by GigaOM Europe. GetJar is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Seattle, the UK and Lithuania.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

How to detect Visitor IP Address In PHP???

After a controversial incident, I have decided to look for IP address of my website's visitor. And what you know, there it is, a simple and short PHP script to do just that!!! Here it is:


// Example use of getenv() 
$ip getenv('REMOTE_ADDR');

// Or simply use a Superglobal ($_SERVER or $_ENV)

 $ip $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'];

Autodesk Infrastructure Map Server 2012 is out!!!

This version is said to replace the infamous Autodesk Mapguide Enterprise. Let's explore what the "Infrastructure" version has to offer!!!

Autodesk Infrastructure Map Server 2012: Web maps and Web-based CAD, GIS, and asset data
Mapping Software for Sharing CAD, GIS & Asset Data
Autodesk® Infrastructure Map Server software is web-based mapping software that helps AEC professionals publish and share CAD, GIS, and other infrastructure asset information quickly and cost-effectively via the Internet. Easy to use and deploy, the software includes templates that enable users to quickly deliver information from AutoCAD® Map 3D software to the web.
  • Mobile viewer extension—Use Infrastructure Map Server with popular touch-screen devices
  • GeoREST extension—Repurpose existing server and Feature Data Objects (FDO) data using a RESTful web services protocol
  • WMS & WFS publishing—Simplify the publishing process with an OGC WMS & WFS publishing interface
  • Additional consumer map layers—Create context-rich maps
  • QuickPlot functionality—Quickly choose the area, rotation, resolution, map decorations, and paper size prior to plotting
  • Pre-caching of base layer tiles—Generate and populate tile caches
  • Stylization user interface—Create rich cartographic maps

Linux Mint 12 “Lisa” released!

Finally the long awaited GNOME 3 Ubuntu Variant aKa Linux Mint is out!!!
Linux Mint 12 “Lisa”
New features at a glance:
For a complete overview and to see screenshots of the new features, visit: “What’s new in Linux Mint 12“.
Important info and release notes:
The Release Notes are an important source of information. Here are some of the topics they cover:

  • Tips and Tricks
    • Information about DuckDuckGo
    • Switch to a single top panel
    • Switch to a black panel, menu and window list
    • Quickly preview files without opening them
    • Restart Gnome Shell when needed
    • Debug Gnome Shell (for developers or to troubleshoot)
    • Run Gnome Shell in Virtualbox (for testers and reviewers)
    • Install MATE from the CD edition
    • Workaround for a disappearing MATE panel
    • Workaround for 100% CPU usage in MATE
  • MATE
  • mint4win
  • Moonlight
  • Upstream issues
System requirements:
  • x86 processor (Linux Mint 64-bit requires a 64-bit processor. Linux Mint 32-bit works on both 32-bit and 64-bit processors).
  • 512 MB RAM (1GB recommended for a comfortable usage).
  • 5 GB of disk space
  • Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution
  • CD/DVD drive or USB port
Upgrade instructions:
  • To upgrade from a previous version of Linux Mint follow these instructions.
  • To upgrade from Linux Mint 12 RC, simply apply any level 1 and 2 updates (if any), as well as level 3 “mate” and “caja” updates available in the Update Manager.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Windows Tablet PC - Nav 7

Even though there were quite a number of previous Windows based tablets exists, but the Nav 7 came at the time where legendary mobile OSes which are IOS and Android at their very prime. So how far the Nav 7 can go head-to-head with the other two, we just have to wait and see. (But I must admit that the specs for a mere tablet is quite high on this one). Good job Nav 7, I mean good luck, or both!!! :P


Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate (32-bit, OEM installed)
nav7_overview_specs
Processor 1.6GHz Intel ATOM Z530
Storage 16, 32 or 64GB 1.8" Solid State HDD
Memory 1 or 2GB DDR2 SDRAM
Screen 1024x600 7.0" Capacitive Multi-Touch LCD
Wireless
WiFi 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.1 (included)
Sierra Wireless 3G Broadband (optional)

Expansion Ports 2x USB 2.0, 1x SIM, 1x LAN, Audio in/out
Webcam 1.3-MegaPixel Front-side
Audio 2x Integrated Speakers
Battery Swappable 2-Core 2700mAh Li-Ion
Power 12V/2A Output, 100-240V Input
Weight 1.25 lbs (590g)
Dimensions 7.9" W x 4.8" W x 0.75" D
Accelerometer Integrated
Touchpad Integrated

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Munchy's Still Halal - Alhamdulillah

For those who received an sms regarding the Halal-Haram Status of Munchy's Biscuits here is a feedback from JAKIM themselves:

1. JAKIM melalui Bahagian Hab Halal menerima banyak pertanyaan dan aduan berhubung sms yang menyatakan "JAKIM telah membuat serbuan ke atas kilang Munchys di Batu Pahat dan menemui stor arak".

2. Adalah dimaklumkan bahawa JAKIM tidak pernah melakukan serbuan seperti yang didakwa dan di sini juga, JAKIM ingin menafikan kewujudan pegawai yang menghantar sms tersebut adalah pegawai JAKIM di Putrajaya.

3. Sukacita dimaklumkan, produk yang dikeluarkan oleh kilang Munchys di Batu Pahat telah mendapat Sijil Pengesahan Halal dari JAKIM yang masih sah sehingga 31 Julai 2013.

4. Justeru JAKIM menasihatkan kepada semua pengguna agar merujuk kepada portal halal di www.halal.gov.my untuk pengesahan.

Sekian, terima kasih.

Thursday, October 27, 2011