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Aside for being so technical here in my blog, I actually write life experiences too. And what made me write this post is because I want to express how great my experience was in the DevCon Cloud Camp, that happened yesterday, December 04, 2010 @ Draft Pick Sports Bar and Grill.
For my twenty years of existence and in my IT Life, I haven't been in such a wonderful/extravagant(all the synonymous words that can be used to describe it) event until yesterday.
DevCon Cloud Camp is one of a kind. I was actually a volunteer just yesterday and it was amazing, fun, and exciting.
The event is very informative. All the speakers from Morph labs and Microsoft are really prepared for the camp's main purpose--the discussion about Cloud Computing!
Do you know Auntie Dot? I’ll give you a clue. Her first appearance was in Halo Reach. She is widely known in speaking in a calm, dry, articulate voice, showing little emotion compared to the famous AI Cortana. Because of her characteristics, she’s classified as a “Dumb” AI.
Auntie Dot is an Artificial Intelligence constructed by UNSC at the time of the Fall of Reach. Her responsibilities are to monitor and to assist the Noble Team during the battle, and also to make the team’s members stay connected while they were launching on separate missions. She does it by observing the team in the battle through security cameras and satellites over Reach in an unknown actual location. In the end, it was not mentioned if Dot survived the Fall of Reach and what were her activities afterwards.
What’s special with Auntie Dot? Unlike to other AI who personifies in the form of a humanoid avatar, she has different personal representation. Hers is a grid of glowing and blue lights that constantly changing. Her grid is displayed in loading screen of Reach in Halo. The grid accompanies the credits sequence to Reach, and it displays a Seven before it completely fades into darkness. It is believed that one of the loading screen images of Auntie Dot could be a reference to the AI’s Superintendent as it appears a circle-like shape with two eyes in the center.
Here’s a trivia of Auntie Dot. The voice of Carole Ruggler was used by Auntie Dot. It was also used in Reach’s firefight mode in Halo.
Three years ago, I remembered my teacher teaching us how to create a program that reverses a string. But before that, I tried to solve the problem, which I did. :D
The code below reverses a string:
private static String reverse( String in )
{
char tmp;
char[] arr = in.toCharArray();
int i, y;
for( i = in.length()-1, y = 0; y < arr.length / 2; i--,y++ ){
tmp = arr[i];
arr[i] = arr[y];
arr[y] = tmp;
}
return new String(arr);
}
It is easy to understand :-)
Note: The code is in JAVA but you can do the same to other languages following the algorithm.
Two years ago I used to love the Java Language. But because of the disadvantages that I saw in using it, I discontinued to learn it. My last was during the time where we had our Data Structures and Algorithms class, in which Java Language is a requirement.
I was introduced to many other things, including Adobe Flex, PHP, C#, and Symbian C++. These were very interesting languages and framework for a college student to learn but I don't need to master them, which I just realized.
This time, programming in Java is a must. I got a freelance job which needs to use Java language. Good thing, it is not that hard to learn Java again. I have a background of it, which contributed a lot to finish the job immediately.
JCreator Pro was the program that I used to code the problems given to me. I got a copy of it's version 4.5Pro and I looked for serial keys or key generators available for it. By using it, programming will become much more easier because of its features.
Click here to search for JCreator Pro v4.5 with keygen in Google.
In line with the celebration of Software Freedom Day 2010, I gave a talk about using Inkscape. An application with capabilities similar to Corel Draw, and etc. It is a free vector tool for all the designers and non-designers. Easy to use and fast.
Some of the topics I discussed was about making photopopped image effect, which I learned from the tutorials through Youtube. Fast making of shiny button and glossy text effects. I also introduced how to make logos and use filters. :-)
Over all, it was a success. I hope some of the students that entered my talk have learned something from this free software from Inkscape.org
Here's a simple instructional video that I found over the internet. It's about making your own 3D glasses so that you will be able to watch 3D movies in your home.
I never thought that's how easy to make your own 3D Glasses. Now I'm not going to spend much to watch 3D in the theaters.
:D
I ran into a problem while developing a symbian application for Nokia mobile phone which are running S60 3rd Edition of Symbian.
After coding lots of codes, and then I tried to run the application using only the emulator provided by the SDK, it terminated immediately. There where no error during the building process. It just terminated.
After series of tries, I still failed to run my application. I don't know what the problem is, whether it is because of my codes or my emulator?
I asked my team mate to run my code in his unit and it worked pretty fine. After getting the feedback, I browsed to my emulator and run it. Immediately, it terminated. My theory is that the application (emulator) is crashed. I tried to uninstall it. Removed all the related directories and restarted my computer.
I installed the emulator again and still had the same problem. I noticed that my application has indicated FP_6, what it was before was FP_5. Because of this I found the error. It should be FP only. I think this is a bug during installation. You must have installed the emulator before that's why this is happening.
I simulated the error in a VirtualBox Machine running Windows 7 and I was correct.
The very solution that I have is to reinstall my operating system.
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File permissions and file ownership
The first basic command that I learned to modify permissions and file ownership in unix files is thecommand chmod. What is the function of chmod? Let us ask the unix first. In your terminal type: whatis chmod.For sure it will display to you that chmod is 1) chmod (1) – change file mode bits. 2) chmod (2) – change permissions of a file. With chmod, you can manipulate your files-- to allow them to be viewed, accessed or any other manipulations from other users. An example from the lab2 exercise would be a very good example in explaining how to use the chmod and what does it actually do. Go to your public_html folder (I assume that you already have this and including the index.html file). Type chmod ugo -rwx index.html – this will modify the permissions to access the file named index.html. Now open up a browser and locate to drdoom/~yourusername/ - this will display FORBIDDEN telling you that you do not have permission to access /~username/index.html. To make it available in your public_html folder just type again chmod ugo+rwr index.html. But remember, this will also allow some other users to edit the contents of this file. To allow only reading, instead of typing +rws you can just type +r to allow only reading. Here's a further explanation about permissions.
10 Commands to manipulate the files by Eugene F. Maning :-)
1.mkdir – to create a new directory or folder.
Example:
dir
programs public_html status
mkdir hello
dir
hello programs public_html status
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2.rm – deletes a file or removes directory or folder.
Example:
dir
hello programs public_html status
rm -r hello
dir
programs public_html status
>> this deleted the folder hello with the use of the operand -r
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3.cp – copies files or folders to other directories.
Example:
dir
programs public_html status
cp -r programs public_html
cd public_html
dir
index.html programs s
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4.ln – to create hard and symbolic links.
Example:
dir
index.html programs s
ln -s index.html link
ls -l
i-rw-rw-rw- 1 maning_e maning_e 21 2010-06-18 20:29 index.html
lrwxrwxrwx 1 maning_e maning_e 10 2010-06-25 19:11 link -> index.html
drwx------ 2 maning_e maning_e 4096 2010-06-25 19:00 programs
-rw-r--r-- 1 maning_e maning_e 0 2010-06-18 19:36 s
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5.mv – move a folder or a file from a location to another location and can also be used to rename files or folders.
Example:
dir
programs public_html status
mv programs “pragmas”
dir
pragmas public_html status
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6.cd – used to navigate to other directories
Example:
maning_e@doombot:~$ dir
programs public_html status
maning_e@doombot:~$ cd public_html
maning_e@doombot:~/public_html$ cd
maning_e@doombot:~$
>> returned to the previous directory/location
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7.dir – displays the list of all the contents of the current directory
Example:
dir
pragmas public_html status
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8.ls – displays all the contents of the current directory (basically the same with dir)
Example:
ls
pragmas public_html status
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9.touch – creates a file
Example:
dir
pragmas public_html status
touch test.txt
dir
pragmas public_html status test.txt
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10. less – read a content of a file
Example:
nano test.txt
>>type: hello ; and then hit ctrl + o, then ctrl + x
less test.txt
>> this will display hello in the terminal
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Ubuntu full screen in Virtualbox?
Simple! It's not just a matter of Right Ctrl + F. If you want to go to full screen in any VirtualBox you need to install the guest additions. But in this case, you need to install the VBoxLinuxAdditions.
Note: I am using VirtualBox Version 3.2.4 during this demonstration
Here's a step by step process to install the Linux Guest Additions.
1.) Start your Ubuntu Virtualbox and login your root username and password. Make sure that you have no mounted device in your CD/DVD Devices. Devices > CD/DVD Devices. If you have, then unmount it by clicking the part that has a check mark before the image name.
2.) Hit Right Ctrl in your keyboard, this will enable you to click on the toolbars in your Virtualbox. Now go to Devices > Install Guest Additions ... or you can just hit Right Ctrl + D. This will create an image file (iso) and mount it automatically in your CD/DVD Devices. (If you will be asked to enter your root password and or username. Just input it.)
3.) In your Ubuntu machine, go to Places and click VBOXADDITIONS_3.2.4_62467. I added this step, because sometimes Autorun will not start.
4.) Open your Terminal by going to Applications > Administratives > Terminal. Type this instructions.
() cd /media/VBOXADDITIONS_3.2.4_62467/
- notice that I didn't use cd /media/cdrom/ - this won't work of course.
() sudo bash ./VBoxLinuxAdditions-x86.run (for 32bit system)
or
sudo bash ./VBoxLinuxAdditions-amd64.run (for 64bit system)
() type your password. (you must be root)
Just wait until it displays done, and that's it. You're done on how-to make Ubuntu 10.04 go to full screen in Virtualbox.
Restart your Ubuntu Virtual Machine. Navigate to System > Preferences > Monitors and choose the highest resolution. Now hit Right Ctrl + F or go to (VBOX) Machine > Enter Full Screen Mode. ^_^
For 4 days, I have been working with this thing and gladly I finally got verified. By becoming verified in Paypal you can withdraw your funds easily and will not have withdrawal limits anymore. This makes it easier to withdraw bigger cash from your Paypal to your Bank Account.
I went back to Paypal and put the codes that they asked. Then I got verified!
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Recently I've been browsing over the internet for more fun-listening to some mp3s. I was once a fan of m p 3 - c o d e s . c o m, but when I was introduced to Grooveshark.com I immediately switched to it. It offers a wide variety of mp3s available for listening online.
Grooveshark.com is a flash based website(this means you have to have flashplayer installed in your system).
Now for the 2nd part of my Desktop Customization I will discuss about the 2 add-ons or plugin to my system to make it more beautiful and entertaining.
Have you ever seen Windows XP that has features of Windows 7 or Vista? If not, then I'll show you and tell you how.
First thing is the add-on Winflip. As you can see in the website it allows you to flip over applications(like what the image below shows) to desktop using windows Windows Button + TAB at the same time.
This is really an entertaining thing to have in your Desktop. You can flip to other applications while being amused :D (Well, I am :p )
For the next Add-on-the DeskHedron.
"DeskHedron is a 3D virtual desktop manager for Windows 2000 and XP.
With this application, you can open several windows in different areas of work and switch from one desktop to another with a 3D effect in the shape of a polygon (you can manage until 9 virtual desktops)" - CrystalXP.net
So that's it guys. We're done the first customization. If I have something to tell you again while having fun customizing my desktop, I'll immediately tell you here. Just subscribe ^_^
By the way, just click the names of the two add-ons above which is highlighted in blue color to visit the download page.
This time, I am going to explain how to customize your XP desktop.
First you must make sure that the system that you are using is fast and clean. I am referring you to a newly installed or fresh copy of Windows XP to customize for better performance. Well, it's not that important requirement though, but I believe that It's better.
You can choose any of the shell packs that can be downloaded in CrystalXP.net Shell Packs. For me, I chose the Bricopack Crystal Clear since I want a light-fresh looking theme.
Install it as soon as you are finished downloading it. Just click next and then next until finish. Then restart your computer for the Desktop Customization to fully function.
Here's what it will look like in the first time after restarting your computer.
Of course I did some modification and turned it into this. I added some shortcuts in the rocketdock. And change into a it's theme TUX. :D and it looked like this.
Keep in touch with me on How to Customize your desktop.
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Recently (actually just on this rainy day!), despite the very busy and hectic schedule, I suddenly realize that my desktop's theme is boring. Confusing, may be because it doesn't have style. It only looks exactly the original classic theme of Windows XP. So I thought about Customizing the desktop theme my laptop.
My laptop was originally Vista. Then I upgraded it Windows 7, but nahhhh, after it damaged my battery, I downgraded to Windows XP SP2. Windows 7 and Vista was boring. Unlike XP, you can do many things, like customizing.
First My options were to:
1) Upgrade to Windows 7 (again!)
2) or Find a theme that just looks like Seven
3) Upgrade to Vista (again)
4) or Just find a theme like Vista (BrickoPacks!-just like before).
None of those options were actually good or maybe it's not even going to be considered good. So I just Google the web, look for some Windows XP Themes and Visual Styles. I have tried that Seven style, but it looks really ugly. Then what turned out my desktop now was this!
I have decided to make posts about how did I customize my desktop. I made it better than Windows 7 and Vista!
So keep in touch on how to Customize your desktop.
It's election time in our country so I decided to place this post. "How to know your voting precinct."
So you don't know where you are going to vote? I mean, which precinct and where is that located. Don't worry, if you have a computer just browse to Comelec Precinct Finder!
Simple and easy steps! Just input all the information that is needed. Full name and your complete date of birth in the form that looks just like below.
After clicking search. You will be redirected to the result page with the complete information of the place were you're gonna vote.
Otherwise if the search fails you will be redirected to a page telling you that the search was not found in the database (something like that).
What are you waiting for!? Go and search now. And don't forget to give me some clicks! :p
Voting, precinct, know, how to, know your voting precinct Philippines
Did you know that Windows 7 causes battery problems? So if you are using it and does not want your laptops battery be destroyed, then don't install Windows 7 in your laptop.
According to user report at Geek.com, his laptop battery died sooner. But when using earlier versions of Windows, such as XP, it never caused such problem.
Many other users are having the same problem when using Windows 7. Ashamed to admit it but I was also a victim of it.
I just switched back to Windows XP. No more battery error notification. But my batteries are already dead that's why I am still experiencing lower power for batteries. I hate Windows 7 for causing my laptop battery life problems.
To avoid making your laptop battery die faster, switch to other OS as soon as possible.
Another email client, other than the previous post Yahoo! Zimbra, has come into my mind. I forgot that aside from the great browserFirefox, Mozilla has also another project which is Thunderbird.
Thunderbird is an email client which is offered free from Mozilla Org. Against Yahoo! Zimbra, this browser is fast.
Mozilla Org. is continuously updating this project and now it has this features:
Tabs and Search
-Tabs allows you to load emails in another tab just like Firefox's Tabbed browsing.
-Search allows you to easily look for the email you wanted to view using filters and etc. just to pinpoint exactly the email.
Message Archiving
-Archiving allows you to store emails in a folder system. You can store emails that you feel you need it in the future then take it out from the inbox and so archive it.
More more features of this email client visit here.
I am getting tired of opening a new tab just to open my email. Sometimes I mistakenly close it for having the thought that it was one of the pages I wanted to close. But no. Yeah this kind of thing is because of being lazy. If I have arranged the tabs, I would have not closed it and reload it again. Sorry. I am just too lazy. =p
One morning, I was attaching some files which have large sizes to the email I compose that needs to be sent to my friend immediately. Dang! I accidentally closed the tab. What the $%^&$#!? I failed to submit it on time. So I was blamed (the hell).
So I decided to look for some email clients. I have one already Microsoft Outlook. I was actually using it before. But, I decided not to anymore. Because it's slow and I really don't like the features and some other confusing stuffs. I searched for a specific email client. I searched 'Yahoo Desktop Email Client', and whoila! Yahoo! Zimbra Desktop. I tried it and so far it works fine for me.
Visit official site here.
Yahoo! Zimbra Desktop download page here.
One good thing of being a student of IT in our school is you'll learn much. Not just being taught of what your profession does but also you'll be engaged in some different areas of knowledge such as Engineering.
Our professor taught us a lot of things. But since we're new about all the stuff he is saying, we can't possibly understand everything about Logic. So what he does in our laboratory schedules, is to taught us how to use some of the simulators that he found over the internet, simply to explain and do actually what he has been teaching us slowly but surely.
A good example of a Logic simulator is the CEDAR Logic simulator v. 1.3f. You can download it at Brothersoft - Cedar Logic Simulator
