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!!!

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:

• Gnome 3 and MGSE
• MATE
• Artwork improvements
• Search engines

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.

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)
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