Basic Modding

Pada kali ini akan di bahas dasar-dasar dalam dunia permodingan SE khususnya DB3350.

Hal-hal yang harus dilakakukan sebelum moding

Setelah anda menyiapkan alatnya , apa saja yang harus dilakukan :

1. Sabar dan teliti (dalam memoding anda butuh kesabaran dan ketelitian, jadi jika terjadi gagal jangan panik. Pasti ada caranya).
2. Baca, pelajarin dan pahami semua istilah2 moding.
3. Pelajari struktur dan file2 fs (bisa didapatkan dari dekrip atau download FS).
4. Backup semua file yang bisa dibackup.
5. Perhatikan atribut file yang akan di modding. Untuk menghindari error/masalah ketika di master reset all, ubah atribut file moding sesuai dengan atribut file aslinya. Umumnya atribut tersebut adalah read only.
6. Usahakan selalu ingat apa yang telah di modding, kalo bisa catat, jadi suatu saat ada error, gampang buat ngelacak kesalahannya.
7. Modding adalah seni.. Tanamkan hal tersebut ketika akan modding, sehingga kita bisa menikmati setiap modding yang kita lakukan.
8. Jangan sembarangan ngambil file modingan, periksa kompabilitasnya terlebih dahulu.

Thx to r6680jc @kasksus and @Seindo dan teman2 kaskus lainnya..^-^

Basic Modding :

Cara Menggunakan Farmanager :

1. Untuk mengkonekannya buka far manager, pencet f11 plh sefp2 klik konek sperti tampilan dibawah ini :
2. Pada Hp tekan dan tahan tombol C kemudian pasangkan kabel ke PC, tunggu sampai driver terdeteksi dan menginstalnnya.
3. Setelah konek Maka akan muncul seperti ini :
4. Pada jendela kiri merupakan file system HP dan sebelah kanan adalah file di PC kita.
5. Kini saatnya memasukin file moding ke file system kita.Contoh jika ingin memasukkan file swf maka masuk folder tpa/preset/system/desktop/flash, pilih file swf yang ada disebelah kanan, kemudian drag n drop ke directory tadi
6. Jika ingin memasukkan banyak file bisa pencet shift + arah atau bisa juga klik kanan pada file sehingga file menjadi warna kuning.
7. Untuk keluar dari file system klik ”.....” sampai keluar dari folder system kemudian klik quit.
8. hidupkan Hp, dan instal flash yang sepaket dengan swf tadi.

Selanjutnya saya akan share bahan-bahan modingan yang saya dapat dari kaskus dan situs lainnya, ada juga buatan saya sendiri ^-^.

PONSEL BIKIN SEGALANYA MUDAH

Beberapa kali anda mendengar dampak negative ponsel? Mulai dari segi kesehatan sampai efek psikologi sperti “kecanduan” sehingga mengacuhkan keadaan sekitar, memang sudah bukan rahasia lagi. Bagaimana kalau ternyata ponsel memiliki dampak positif? Membantu perekonomian seseorang misalnya. Jangan keburu pesimis. Nyatanya ponsel masih menyimpan banyak efek baik dan sesuai kodratnya teknologi : tercipta untuk mempermudah hidup manusia.

Tidak Cuma untuk urusan komunikasi dengan teman dan kerabat. Tapi juga membantu pekerjaan. Terlebih setelah kelahiran smartphone. Para pekerja kantoran dan pebisnis semakin dipermudah untuk menyelesaikan tugas-tugasnya.

Namun bukan Cuma mereka yang meraih untung. Pekerja kelas menengah pun senang. Mereka bahkan tidak harus menggunakan ponsel pintar. Cukup ponsel biasa selama masih berfungsi fitur voice dan SMS. Toh pelanggan Cuma perlu itu. Mulai pedagang sayur sampai pedagang sate. Dari pengemudi bajaj sampai supir taksi. Pertambahan keuntungan pun tetap bias di jaga karena kerja merek lebih efisien.

Ane sendiri sering lihat para tetangga, sampai ayah sendiri sekarang lebih memilih telepon genggam tersebut, sehingga telpon rumah ane di putus..capek deh

Update Firmware SE DB3350

Lanjutan dari posting sebelumnya agar postingan tidak terlalu panjang..:D

Sebelum mengupdate firmware, ada baiknya anda membackup file anda terlebih dahulu. Cara backup yang lebih mudah adalah dengan my phone explore download disini

Setelah file anda backup, kini saatnya anda bisa mengupdate firmware.

Pada DB3350, saat ini ada 3 cara untuk mengupdate firmware :

1. via SEUS : cara kerja seus ini adalah dengan mendonwload firmware yang tersedia Untuk Hp, cara mendeteksinya adalah dengan melihat CDA yang ada di HP. jadi pastikan CDA sudah ada di Hp, cara mengeceknya adalah : pencet kanan * kiri kiri * kiri *.

Anda sudah mengeceknya? sekarang tinggal download SEUS disini dan install dan ikuti perintah yang ada.

*nb sebaiknya pada program files/sony ericsson/update service/db di komputer anda simpan untuk didekrip

caranya ada disini

2. via Omnius : cara kerja Omnius ini adalah kita memasukkan Firmware2 yang sudah kita download. dan kita juga membutuhkan akun di omnius (daftar terlebih dahulu)

3. Via Se-Tool Box : Biasanya di pakai para tukang services hp.

Selamat mengupdate....DO it With your Own Risk

Setelah Update Firmware saatnya menyiapkan alat untuk modding :

1. Kabel Data

2. HP Se pastinya

3. PC/Laptop

4. Farmanager +sefp2 = Download dsini

5. GGsetup (driver)

6. Bahan modingan

Istilah2 Dalam Dunia Permodingan SE

pada posting kali ini saya akan share tentang modding db3350.

Sebelumnya saya sudah memberi tahu apa saja handphone SE yang ter masuk A2 DB3350.

Sebelum memulai memoding ada baiknya anda mengetahui apa saja istilah yang sering digunakan dalam dunia permodingan.

KAMUS

credit to bro triadiesanjaya

berikut ini daftar istilah - istilah dalam modding :

1. Firmware : Software / perangkat lunak yang dibuat oleh vendor (perusahaan pembuat ponsel) untuk mengoperasikan fitur-fitur
ponsel, yang terdiri dari beberapa bagian yang lebih kecil.

2. Flashing : Proses memasukkan firmware ke ponsel.

3. Patching : Proses memodifikasi sebagian dari firmware dengan mengganti byte-byte data yang sudah ada dengan nilai yang
baru, dengan tujuan memanipulasi >sistem ponsel untuk mendapatkan hasil yang diinginkan. Misal: Fitur baru, menon-aktifkan
suatu fitur yang dianggap mengganggu, dan lain sebagainya.

4. Fs (file system) : Bagian dari firmware yang berfungsi untuk menyimpan file-file settingan / konfigurasi agar ponsel dapat
digunakan sebagaimana mestinya, yang sekaligus berfungsi sebagai tempat internal memory / phone memory ponsel.

5. Main / flash : Bagian utama firmware yang berfungsi sebagai operating system (os) ponsel yang mengoperasikan fungsifungsi
ponsel itu sendiri.

6. Backup : Membuat salinan / copy-an dari data-data / file-file penting, sebelum melakukan modifikasi terhadap ponsel, agar jika
hasilnya tidak sesuai keinginan / tidak memuaskan, maka file-file yang sudah dibackup tadi dapat dikembalikan / di-restore lagi
ke ponsel.

7. Restore : Mengembalikan file-file / data-data yang sudah di-backup dengan tujuan mengembalikan keadaan seperti
sebelumnya.

8. Upload : Mengcopy file dari komputer ke fs (file system) ponsel.

9. Download : Mengcopy file dari fs (file system) ponsel ke komputer untuk dimodifikasi atau di-backup.

10. Finalize / finalizing : Tahap terakhir dalam proses full flashing, yaitu proses mengcopy file-file konfigurasi / settingan ponsel
yang paling utama, beserta file-file sertifikat java ke fs (file system) ponsel, agar ponsel dapat digunakan kembali setelah
mengalami full flashing.

11. Full flashing : Proses flashing yang dilakukan pada bagian main dan fs ponsel.

12. Partial flashing : Proses flashing yang dilakukan hanya pada bagian main saja, atau hanya pada bagian fs saja.

13. Cross flash : Flashing suatu tipe ponsel dengan menggunakan firmware tipe ponsel lain yang memiliki spesifikasi sama dengan
ponsel tersebut. Misal : Cross flash k750i dengan firmware w800i.

14. Update firmware : Proses meng-update firmware ponsel dengan firmware yang versinya lebih baru / aktual, dengan tujuan
menghilangkan bugs-bugs pada versi firmware sebelumnya.

15. Bug : Masalah masalah yang tidak terdeteksi (tidak diketahui) sebelumnya. Biasanya pihak vendor baru mengetahui terjadinya
bugs pada saat ponsel telah diluncurkan di pasaran.masalah ini dikarenakan oleh kesalahan firmware ponsel. Sehingga semua
ponsel dengan tipe yang sama yang menggunakan versi firmware yang sama, akan mengalami masalah yang sama. Misal:
Baterai yang tidak dapat di-charge sampai 100% penuh.

16. Customize / customizing : Modding yang dilakukan pada fs (file system) ponsel dengan tujuan mengkostumisasi tampilan
ponsel. Biasanya dilakukan untuk mengganti tampilan icon-icon menu ponsel yang standar dengan tampilan baru yang lebih
menarik.

Untuk melihat versi software silakan masuk main menu > setting > general > layanan update - lihat pada baris ke-4
atau bisa dengan menggunakan kode rahasia >*<<*<* kemudian pilih opsi info layanan > info software

jenis proteksi ponsel:

Cid : Nomor cid menentukan jenis proteksi ponsel yang digunakan oleh sony ericsson. Cid baru terus dikembangkan dari waktu ke
waktu, dengan tujuan untuk mencegah ponsel-ponsel se di-unlock, di-flash, atau di-utak-atik dengan program-program selain program
service resmi se. Cid yang ada sekarang ini adalah : 16, 29, 36, 49, 51, 52, 53

warna-warna ini menentukan jenis ponsel:

blue : Ponsel diproduksi di pabrik dan tidak pernah diprogram dengan software / gdfs / imei

brown : Ponsel yang digunakan untuk tujuan pengembangan / testing. Bisa dianggap sebagai prototype / beta.

red : Ponsel yang beredar bebas di pasaran.

Istilah-istilah lain:

1. Otp : One time programming memory, yaitu suatu bagian di memory yang dapat diprogram secara permanen (sekali diprogram
tidak dapat diubah / dimodifikasi lagi).

2. Gdfs : Global data flash storage, yaitu non volatile area yang menyimpan parameter-parameter, settingan-settingan dan
kalibrasi data (termasuk simlock)

3. Cda : Nomor cda menentukan varian firmware mana yang harus seharusnya digunakan untuk ponsel tersebut. Nomor cda ini
yang menentukan language pack, branding, bandlock yang mana yang akan diflashkan ke dalam ponsel oleh seus (sony
ericsson update service). Contoh: Sebuah k750i generic di scandinavia menggunakan cda102337/12, sedangkan k750i yang
branded (hanya bisa menggunakan provider telenor) menggunakan cda102338/62. Keduanya akan diflash dengan paket
bahasa yang sama, akan tetapi yang terakhir hanya bisa menggunakan sim card dari provider telenor saja (branded).

4. Seus : Sony ericsson update service. Perangkat lunak resmi buatan sony ericsson untuk para pengguna hp sony ericsson yang
ingin mengupdate firmware nya sendiri via internet tanpa harus membawa ke sesc.

5. Sesc : Sony ericsson service center. Gerai service resmi sony ericsson.

6. Imei : International mobile equipment identity/perangkat lunak identitas
ponsel internasional yang berupa 15 digit angka
numerik, dimana imei tersebut juga tersimpan 2 tempat yang satu otp dan terakhir gdfs, penggantian imei adalah illegal so
jangan sampai kena ama aparat aja.

7. Emma : Emma berupa alat & perangkat lunak software yang biasa digunakan oleh pihak sonyericsson servis center versi emma
perangkat lunak tersebut saat ini adalah versi emma3, kegunaan alat & perangkat lunak dari emma tersebut ialah: ” anda dapat
memprogram ulang, mengunci operator gsm, dan tidak dapat membuka operator gsm”. Emma & kunci csca dapat
digandengkan maka kita dapat membuka operator gsm untuk semua versi cid.

8. A2 : A2 ialah sekuriti baru sonyericsson mobile phone, ponsel yang mempunyai sekuriti baru memiliki sekuriti tanda tangan
digital dari pihak sonyericsson itu sendiri, maka kedepannya ponsel yang telah support a2 makin sulit di buka baik itu program
ulang, unlock patch (patch artinya tidak permanen buka operator) . Sedangkan ponsel-ponsel yang ber cid52 yang akan datang
telah support patch unlock dengan kata lain udah gratis tidak memerlukan login ke setool, gti dll.cerita sebenarnya tentang
platform a2

9. Wsod : White screen of death, layar ngeblank, kedip-kedip putih

10. Brod : Blue ring of death, saya belum tau detil permasalahan, tetapi masalah ini ditemukan di k850

11. Branded : Ponsel yang dikunci oleh provider tertentu. Jadi ponsel yang branded tidak dapat menggunakan chip (sim) dari
provider lain.

12. Unbranded : Proses pengembalian setting ke kondisi original sony ericsson.

13. Unlocking : Membuka “kunci” ponsel yang di branded supaya bisa dimasukkan sim card operator lain

14. Erom atau extended rom : Merupakan bagian dari software yang tidak dapat diflashing dengan cara normal. Bagian ini
mengatur interface flashing, boot loader dll. Pada erom inilah sertifikat primer tertanam

Setelah mengetahui istilah-istilah dalam dunia permodingan mari kita mulai.

pertama-tama ada baiknya Hp anda update firmware terlebih dahulu, kenapa update firmware???

update firmware sendiri mempunyai beberapa keuntungan, antara lain :

- sinyal lebih stabil dari sebelumnya

- Widget manager lebih ringan (jika ada)

- System kinerja jg makin ringan

- Lebih banyak patch yang tersedia,dll lanjut ke part 2

Modifikasi Handphone

Pada kali ini saya ingin membagi sesuatu hal yang tentunya mungkin akan menjadi menarik jika anda suka.hehehe.

Pertama apa itu pengertian modifikasi?

modifikasi adalah cara merubah bentuk sesuatu dari yang kurang menarik menjadi lebih menarik tanpa menghilangkan fungsi aslinya,serta menampilkan bentuk yang lebih bagus dari aslinya.

Sebenarnya apa ja sch yang bisa dimoding (modifikasi)??banyak baanget, hampir semua benda d sekitar bisa di moding...tapi kali ini saya pertama-tama akan share tentang Modifikasi Handphone....

Apa saja handphone yang bisa di modifikasi???

Sebenarnya banyak banget yang bisa di modifikasi...

1. Sony Ericsson

2. Motorola

3. Nokia

4. Samsung

5. Etc.

Sebenarnya yang paling mudah di modifikasi adalah handphone yang mempunyai OS terbuka, tapi kali ini saya ingin berbagi memodifikasi handphone2 yang mempunyai closed OS.

Pertama Saya ingin menjelaskan handphone2 closed OS khususnya SE.

apa saja???

Untuk saat ini ada 2 platform Hp Se(A1 dan A2), dan masing2 platform mempunyai tipe sndri..check this out

A1 :

DB2010 : d750, j300, k300i, k500i, k508i, k700i, k750i, s600i, s700i, w550i, w700i, w800i, etc.

DB2012 : k310i, k320i, k510i, w200i, w810i

DB2020 : k530i, k550i, k610i, k618i, k770i, k790i, k800i, k810i, s500i, v630i, w580i, w610i, w660i, w710i, w850i, w880i, z610i, etc.

A2 :

DB3150 : C702i, C902i, G502i, k630i, K660i, K850i, T700i, V640i, W595i, W760i, W902i, W908i, W910i, W980i, Z780i.

DB3200 : F100 (Jalou), J105i (Naite), T707i, W508i.

DB3210 : C510i,C 901i ,C903i, C905i, W995i.

DB3350 v.1 : aino,yari,xperia pureness(flash lite 3.0)

DB3350 v.2 :Elm,hazel,zylo,cedar (flash lite 3.0 n suport WIDGET MANAGER)

Dan untuk post selanjutnya saya akan bahas dulu tentang modifikasi platform A2 DB3350.

Starting

Wah..Akhirnya blog bisa dibuka lagi..

Setelah ane cari-cari cara untuk mengembalikan blog, saya sempat bikin blog lagi karena saya kira blog saya tidak akan bisa dibuka lagi untuk selamanya. Ternyata dan mungkin blog saya termasuk akun yang hilang akibat dari perbaikan server di gmail.

Untuk itu saya sangat ingin sekali untuk mengupdate blog saya yang amburadul ini..hehehe

semoga aja bisa lebih baik.

wach...dah berapa bulan ane g pernah buka blog ane...
coz ane dah pusing dftar google adsense g dtrima2... :cpd
mulai bsok mgkin ane akan mulai ngeblog lagi...mudah2an dbri kelancaran...amin

10 Steps to Convert a Windows User to Linux

by jonathan de prizio
Introduction

With Linux becoming more popular and easier to use, more and more people are adopting it as their primary operating system. But the transformation from Windows user to Linux user can be a tough road to take. Most new users become long-term users because they have friends that introduce Linux to them, and help them through the first few weeks of rough-patches. Here are ten steps to help you introduce Linux to a would-be convert.

1. Select your mark

Let’s face it – Linux isn’t for everyone. Your grandmas, your uber-gamers, your technophobes; all of these are bad candidates for Linux conversion. You want someone that’s interested in computing, and someone that is decently tech-literate. The ideal candidate is one that has heard of Linux, but for whatever reason believes it would be too complex for him or her to use. Another important quality in a mark is someone who’s willing to take some time and work through the initial phase of changing to a new operating system. If a candidate doesn’t have these qualities, it might be best to look somewhere else.

2. Introduce the mark to free software on Windows

Once you’ve selected your potential convert, introduce him or her to free software on the Windows platform. It’s likely that he or she is already using Firefox (if it’s an IE user, you might want to pick someone else to convert), but there’s a chance that he or she doesn’t realize that it’s free software. Drop a hint about how Firefox was written the same way Linux is written; by a community of developers, rather than by a giant corporation. Explain why you think this is better: more eyeballs equals fewer bugs, more features, and more developers. For a full list of free software that runs on Windows, check out this page.

3. Show off your Linux desktop

One of the reasons that people get the “gotta have it” syndrome over Linux is the eye-candy of the Compiz-enabled desktop. Sure, it’s superficial, and we all know that there’s more to Linux than just a rotating cube and windows that minimize in a ball of fire, but it’s a great way to quickly grab someone’s attention and get them asking questions. “What is that?” “How did you do that?” “How can I get that?” Your answers for all of these questions will be points towards Linux.

4. Give your mark a LiveCD

You don’t want your to-be-convert to rush into things and get frustrated. This is a quick and easy way for them to go running back to Windows. Instead, give them a LiveCD; it’s a great way for them to become familiar with the Linux desktop, the interface, and the features included in the installation. Think of it as a toy that they can play with in their spare time. Don’t push it on them, just say “if you want to check it out, you can boot off this CD without making any modifications to your hard drive.” It’s a great way for the mark to get their feet wet.

5. The initial install

Hopefully, your mark has been impressed with what he’s seen on the LiveCD, and is ready to take the initial plunge. Great for him! Encourage him that it’s really no big deal. Walk him through the installation, and explain that he can keep his Windows partition and duel-boot with Linux, picking whichever he prefers to use at the moment. This is a great way for people to slowly become accustomed a new operating system. It’s imperative that you be around to help out the new user. The most important thing about Linux is that it has great community support – by sticking around and being a helpful hand, you’re encouraging your mark to use community channels to find solutions to problems.

6. The first boot

Again, you must, must, must remain helpful even after the operating system is installed, but let the new-convert try to figure things out on her own. Let her find her way around the desktop, check out the included programs, browse the web, and do the things she wants to do with her computer. Your job now is to sit back and just remain available when she has questions. Show her how to add and remove software; recommend programs when she asks, “what program do I use to do [insert task here]?” But throughout all of this, let the new user do her own thing.

7. The first few days

If all goes well, the newly-converted user will be enjoying her first Linux experience. But of course, there will be problems. Remain available to help work her through the tough times and the initial shock of a completely new desktop experience, but don’t force your advice when you aren’t asked.

8. Week two

This is a good time to start explaining other ways of getting help with Linux. The idea here is to make the user self-sufficient in trouble-shooting and problem solving, but still try to be the most valuable resource you can possibly be.

9. The first month and beyond

If your convert is still using her new Linux desktop at this point, it’s probably safe to declare success! Congratulations! You’ve turned someone on to a free-software operating system. By this time, her desktop should probably be well-configured, and all the programs she needs should be installed and working properly. By this time, you’ll probably be starting to get more advanced questions than before; things like, “How do I customize function [x]?” or “What does it mean when the update manager does [something]?” If you’re lucky, you’ll know all the answers; otherwise, use these valuable resources to find out some solutions! It’s always important to learn more yourself, so that you can proceed to step 10:

10. Repeat step 1 through 9

If you’ve been lucky enough to successfully convert a Windows user to Linux, you should definitely try it again with someone else! Use what you’ve learned with your previous experience and adapt it to fit your style and your mark. If all goes well, you should have your own personal army of Linux converts in no time at all!

Linux 101: A Newcomer's Guide

By Juergen Haas, About.com Guide
See More About:

* operating system
* linux distribution


This guides provides you with step-by-step information that you may use for the process of comparing operating systems, deciding if Linux is for you, choosing a Linux distribution, installing and configuring it, and getting software applications for your Linux environment.
Step 1. Operating Systems: Unix vs. Windows

First you need to understand what an operating systems is. We will provide a brief comparison between Unix and Windows, the two major families of operating systems. Linux is a member of the Unix family.

Step 2. Linux, the Ultimate Unix

Unix is not a single operating system. It has over a hundred flavors. Linux was developed based on the Unix tradition. But it is not just another Unix flavor. It has turned the evolution of Unix into a revolution. Learn more here.

Step 3. Choose a Linux Distribution

Having over a hundred to choose from, which Linux distribution is for you? Here are some comparisons and factors to consider.

Step 4. Red Hat Linux Installation and Configuration

Fasten your seatbelts; you are about to embark on your first (or another) hands-on Linux journey. Provided for your reference is this step-by-step guide for Red Hat Linux installation and configuration, with screen shots.

Step 5. Software Picks for Your New Linux OS

Now that you are running the Linux operating system, you need software for business and pleasure. Let's take a look at some of the software options for your Linux operating system, such as office and business applications, and graphic software.

Step 6. How To Find A Linux Expert

When you decide to use Linux in your organization, as desktop systems and/or in the server room, it may be a good time to start thinking about obtaining the services of a "Linux guru".

Linux / Unix Command: xhost Command Library

"Networking" on Linux

In contrast to the typical use of traditional "personal" computers, in Linux/Unix environments, working "on the network" has always been the norm, which explains the powerful networking features of Unix and Linux operating systems. You can easily connect to other computers and run graphical user interfaces over the network. In this article we describe a simple method to do your work on any computer on the network without leaving your seat.

The key command is: xhost - the server access control program for X. The xhost program is used to add and delete host (computer) names or user names to the list of machines and users that are allowed to make connections to the X server. This provides a rudimentary form of privacy control and security.

Overview: Let's call the computer you are sitting at the "local host" and the computer you want to connect to the "remote host". You first use xhost to specify which computer(s) you want to give permission to connect to (the X-server of) the local host. Then you connect to the remote host using telnet. Next you set the DISPLAY variable on the remote host. You want to set this DISPLAY variable to the local host. Now when you start up a program on the remote host, its GUI will show up on the local host (not on the remote host).

Example of a Typical Use

Assume the IP address of the local host is 128.100.2.16 and the IP address of the remote host is 17.200.10.5. Depending on the network you are on, you may also be able to use the computer names (domain names) instead of the IP addresses.

Step 1. On the local host

Type the following at the command line:

% xhost + 17.200.10.5
< press return >

Step 2. Log on to the remote host

% telnet 17.200.10.5

Step 3. On the remote host (through the telnet connection)

Instruct the remote host to display windows on the local host by typing:

% setenv DISPLAY 128.100.2.16:0.0

at the command line. (Instead of setenv you may have to use export on certain shells.)

< press return >

Step 4. Now you can run software from the remote host.

E.g.: when you type % xterm on the remote host, you should see an xterm window on the local host.

Step 5. After You Finish

You should remove the remote host from your access control list as follows. On the local host type:

% xhost - 17.200.10.5
< press return >

Quick Reference - xhost

* xhost + hostname: Adds hostname to X server access control list.
* xhost - hostname: Removes hostname from X server access control list.
* xhost + : Turns off acccess control (all remote hosts will have access to X server)
* xhost - : Turns access control back on.

Important: Use the man command (% man) to see how a command is used on your particular computer.

source=http://linux.about.com

Linux: GUI vs. Command Line

By Juergen Haas, About.com Guide
Filed In:

1. Linux

In the Linux Forum, there is an interesting debate going on about GUI (Graphical User Interface) and CLI (Command Line Interface), two modes for users to interact with the computer. Valid but opposing arguments were made by both sides:

-- GUI makes it easy for the user, therefore makes the OS user-friendly.
-- GUI interface means the OS is "dumbed down"

-- CLI gives the user more control and options.
-- CLI is stone-aged; it belongs to a "The History of Computers" museum.

-- Xwindows is progress compared to the CLI.
-- Xwindows presents a really big security risk...load it and you are asking to be hacked.

-- Using GUI is faster. Picking and choosing icons sure beats trying to remember and typing command lines.
-- Using CLI is faster. A keyboard is pretty much all you need here, much faster than all that clicking, scrolling, clicking some more, scrolling some more, and more typing, then clicking.

-- GUI consumes too much CPU and memory.
-- With newer and more powerful computers, that is not a problem. And its benefits are well worth it.

My feeling is that people's strong preference for one interface and stern rejection to the other are sometimes more psychological than technical. There are those who are afraid that without the comfort of the colorful clipart they have grown accustomed to seeing on their screen, the blank screen will take them right back to the dark ages, when computers were handled only by a few tech wiz'. At the other end of spectrum, there are those with what's known as the "superiority complex" over GUI. For these people, GUI is totally beneath their über-geek status and mastering CLI is matter of wiz-kids honor.

The truth, as usual, lies somewhere in the middle. CLI and GUI are essentially complementary modes of interacting with the computer. CLI is generally easier if you can remember the commands and the options, which is the case if you use them a lot. If you don't use certain functions a lot, a nice GUI can help you find them quickly. Of course whenever you have to repeat a command many times you should automate the process by writing a script, but in theory you could link that script to a button or menu item in a GUI. It doesn't have to stay at the command line.

So, in the user-friendly vs. control and options debates, both sites have a point. But there is a third point: GUI and CLI can be used together to achieve great things that either one alone can't. This is particularly true with Linux where the user is given the flexibility of switching back and forth between GUI and Command Line easily. One example is that Linux CLI and GUI can give the user the ability to work on any computer on the network as if you were sitting at that computer. On Unix/Linux (running X-Windows) all you need to do is use the xhost command to specify which computers you want to allow access, and the DISPLAY environment variable to specify on which computer you want to start the GUI of the program you want to run.

source= http://linux.about.com/cs/softofficeutility/a/gui_cli.htm

Warrior Orochi Available Now on PSP And PC

KOEI's latest title, Warriors Orochi, is now available to be purchased from the game stores (the PSP version) or via digital download only (the Windows version). If you liked KOEI's titles - Dynasty Warriors or/and Samurai Warriors, than there are some really big chances
that you will love this game, too, since it is a crossover of them - and it looks absolutely impressive. Not to mention that it's always nice to see hundreds of enemies invading your screens.

The two versions of the game have a few differences, but nothing to completely change the overall game experience. The PSP version finally brings the massive battlefields to the portable consoles - unlike the previous ones that had them divided into smaller cells - and includes a hefty 79 characters and two-player wireless co-op mode.

The PC version of Warriors Orochi features some enhanced graphics and much more enemies (it even comes with a customizable character count). Since the game is only available via direct download for the PCs, you wouldn't like to get a game that doesn't work on your system, would you? To be sure that you will be fully satisfied with the gaming experience, KOEI has created a Warriors Orochi System Checker that can be downloaded for free to analyze your PC and tell you if it meets the system requirements. Easy as pie.

In Warriors Orochi, the characters from both the Dinasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors franchises must team-up to wage war against a new and powerful force. The game also boasts an impressive rooster of 79 playable characters and four action-packed storylines feature some amazing team-ups and KOEI promises some long-awaited confrontations between characters from both series. I'd say it could be considered, in a way, some kind of Super Sm... oh, never mind, I wouldn't like to be considered a Mario Hater or something like this. Heh.

source

Learn more about Website Hosting

Trying to identify a web hosting can be a very daunting task especially when there are so many available nowadays and all of them promise one thing or another because looking for and buying a reliable web hosting solution is an imperative decision. inding the best hosting service for your website can be complicated. The best way to select a quality web hosting is to take the selection process one step at a time.

If you are currently engaged in any facet of ecommerce, even service sectors, a website makes up a great deal of your business. Therefore, it is a safe assumption that you pay for hosting your website in some fashion. If you do not already have a dedicated server, perhaps you should revisit the decision for the best hosting options for your business.

Green hosting was scarce a few years ago, however, recently this type of web hosting has come into the limelight. There are a handful of companies who started off 100% green while others have gradually converted. Even some of the most widely known providers have made the switch to offer a more eco-friendly web hosting product. Many begin in the office by recycling waste paper and utilizing bio-fuel for heating purposes. This leads to the data centers where servers thrive off alternative sources such as wind, solar and geothermal energy. Some have went out and purchased RECs (Renewable Energy Credits), a certification which assures the company is using alternatives forms of power.

There are some who question the performance and overall reliability you receive with a green hosting platform. In actuality, renewable energy is proven to be just as reliable and effective as conventional electricity. Green hosts are successfully running their businesses just as everyone else is. Like the traditional provider is equipped with electrical backup sources, these companies are prepared to produce renewable energy to keep the operation flourishing.

In today's competitive world reliable web hosting is very critical especially for the success of online businesses. You need to seek a web hosting company that can provide you with these critical components and much more.

Source>

KUBUNTU

Kubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system using the KDE graphical environment instead of GNOME. It is part of the Ubuntu project and uses the same underlying system. It is possible to run both the KDE desktop (kubuntu-desktop) as well as the Gnome desktop (ubuntu-desktop) interchangeably on the same machine. Every package in Kubuntu shares the same repositories as Ubuntu.[1] Kubuntu CDs can be ordered through the Shipit service. It is released regularly and predictably on the same schedule as Ubuntu.

Differences from Ubuntu

A regular installation of Ubuntu will have the GNOME desktop, GNOME applications (e.g. Evolution) and GNOME/GTK+ admin tools (e.g. Synaptic Package Manager). A regular installation of Kubuntu has the KDE desktop, KDE applications (e.g. Kontact) and KDE/Qt admin tools (e.g.KPackageKit). In addition, Kubuntu is more likely to use packages from the KDE/Qt project rather than GTK+ toolkit-based applications. However, these are simply the default packages. For example, one may install Ubuntu and then add KDE, or even install the Kubuntu 'metapackage' itself. Therefore, one need not be restricted to one set of applications, but can mix and match by preference. (There is a slight disadvantage to doing so, namely the increased diskspace and memory requirements of running both Qt and GTK.)

Releases

Kubuntu follows the same naming/versioning system as Ubuntu, with each release having a code name, and a version number based on the year and month of release. Canonical provides support and security updates for most Kubuntu versions for 18 months after release.[4] Both Desktop CDs and Alternative (installation) CDs for x86 and AMD64 platforms are available.
Kubuntu is available both with KDE 3.5 and KDE 4.






source = wikipedia.org

GNOME Do - An intelligent launcher tool for GNOME

GNOME Do is an intelligent launcher tool which makes all your default menus and panels in GNOME redundant. Since last time I had written about GNOME Do, it has gotten only better. Just a glance through the numerous plugins available for GNOME Do will be enough for any sceptic to fall in love with it.

Just to give you a feel of what can be achieved with this marvellous tool, do yourself a favour. After installing GNOME Do in your Linux distribution within GNOME, start it and open the GNOME Do preferences dialog box. Click on the plugins tab and glance through the diverse plugins available for GNOME Do - right from Twitter, to Google tools and more.



Another neat trick is to use GNOME Do as a dock, like in Apple's Mac OS X. To achieve this, the prerequisite is -

Your GNOME desktop needs to run using a composite window manager. You can enable it by opening the System > Preferences > Appearance GUI tool. Then click Visual Effects tab and enable the special effects.

Once you have enabled visual effects, you can use GNOME Do as a dock by simply changing it's theme to "Docky" in the "Appearances" tab of GNOME Do preferences dialog.



The blog I'Been To Ubuntu has a fabulous article on how you can use GNOME Do and a few other packages available in Ubuntu Launchpad repository to transform GNOME into a Mac OS X like Desktop. Really inspiring.

Of course, in Linux, we have another option for a dock such as Avant Window Navigator. Or you can transform your traditional KDE desktop into a Mac OS X.

Sun Microsystems merges with Oracle

Sun Microsystems gets acquired by Oracle. This is the hot news making rounds on the net. This is a news which could have wide ramifications for the Open Source crowd. Why? Because Sun Microsystems creates some of the most well received, robust open source software around. Just to put it in perspective, let me list some of them which come to my mind.

MySQL - The most widely used database online.
Java - Was released under an Open source license.
OpenSolaris - The free as in beer and freedom UNIX operating system.
OpenOffice.org - The robust office suite which is a part and parcel of any Linux distribution.
VirtualBox - The virtualization software that most open source enthusiasts have grown to love.
Netbeans - The Java IDE
Sun xVM Server - The open source virtualization software for data centers.
Sun Microsystems is no doubt a pro open source company. Will it stay that way under its new master namely Oracle ? Only time will tell.

The following is the official press release from Oracle. And read the press release from Sun Microsystems. The transaction is valued at approximately $7.4 billion.

An indepth look at OpenOffice.org Office Suite

OpenOffice.org is arguably the finest office suites available in the public domain. It is a direct competitor of Microsoft Office. It includes a Word processor (OpenOffice.org Writer), a Spreadsheet (OpenOffice.org Calc),a Presentation program (OpenOffice.org Impress), a Drawing program (OpenOffice.org Draw) and a Database (OpenOffice.org Base).



While it might seem ironic to blog about this fabulous piece of open source software now, especially owing to the recent developments of Oracle taking over Sun Microsystems, fact remains that this is one office suite that has stood its ground against Microsoft Office - and even posed a threat to it.

But for a first timer, like any software, there is a learning curve involved in mastering OpenOffice.org. It involves getting to know the interface, knowing the equivalent functions of the suite vis-a-vis Microsoft Office, and being productive. This is where a well balanced tutorial gains importance.

WorldLabels.com blog has posted an in-depth article explaining the various features of OpenOffice.org and also comparing OpenOffice.org Writer with Microsoft Word (2003 & 2007). But that is not all, the article elucidates on the 6 step process involved in shifting from using Microsoft Office to using OpenOffice.org in an organization, which is really enlightening to say the least. While the article is essentially Windows centric, the functions and tips explained in it are applicable to even Linux users as OpenOffice.org is a truly cross platform software. The article is dotted with a vagary of links to very useful plug-ins and templates. For instance, do you know how to reduce the size of your presentation in OpenOffice.org ? This article teaches you that.

Linux eventually garners a 1% market share

Linux has garnered the magical 1% global market share of computer users. As of April 2009, it is exactly 1.02 %. It is an understood fact that we have a long way to go to catch up with the market leader Windows which is still way ahead at 87.90%. But 1.02% of the total computer users the world over is by no means a small amount.



If this trend is to be believed, people are waking up to the various alternatives they have over Windows. If you take a closer look at the chart below, you will find that the Windows share has been decreasing across subsequent months - October 2008 being an exception. And the market share of all other Operating systems have seen an increase during these periods.

Linux Market Share

Let's hope the Linux share increase rapidly in the coming years to form a viable force in the desktop computing arena. All the power to Linux!!
[source

Wine untuk linux

Wine merupakan sebuah proyek yang bertujuan untuk membuat agar sistem operasi bertipe Unix (Unix-like) dan sistem X-Windows yang berjalan pada suatu komputer pribadi dapat menjalankan program yang khusus dibuat untuk Microsoft Windows. Alternatifnya, mereka yang ingin melakukan pemangkalan (porting) suatu aplikasi Windows ke sistem Unix-like dapat melakukan kompilasi melalui pustaka Wine dalam bentuk Winelib.

Nama "Wine" merupakan akronim dari Wine Is Not An Emulator (Wine bukanlah emulator) dan kadang disebut juga sebagai Windows Emulator. Walaupun nama ini juga muncul dalam bentuk "WINE" dan "wine", pengembang proyek ini telah menyepakati untuk melakukan standardisasi nama dan menyebutnya sebagai "Wine".

Wine adalah perangkat lunak bebas yang dirilis di bawah lisensi GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). Proyek Wine pada mulanya merilis Wine di bawah lisensi MIT sama seperti sistem X-Windows, tetapi pada Maret 2002 menggunakan LGPL sebagai lisensinya.

Pengembang Wine merilis versi beta yang pertama (Wine versi 0.9) pada 25 Oktober 2005 setelah 12 tahun pengembangan

sumber : wikipedia