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There are many reasons a person would need such a small laptop

The Eee PC 900 is not just small , it is cheap too. Designed for the 3-rd world countries , it is a hot gadget in all Europe and US . Let’s not talk about the rest of the world which is eating this laptop by the pound .

Anyway let’s get to the reasons why would anyone buy an Eee PC 900 :

1. It is small , you can look at it as a toy , carry it anywhere and anyhow , you can put it in a envelope also (not just the MAC laptop can do that )
2. It is cheap , you can live anywhere in the world , you will find that the Eee PC 900 is a cheap laptop . Nothing on the market can touch it at this moment
3. It is smart – it may be little but it can do a whole lot if things . It has the brain power (cpu) memory (1G RAM) and disk space (you can choose from different sizes)
4. It comes with Linux or Windows – it is up to you , both have great support and everything works great on them .
5. Ready to go out of the box . After you buy it , just take it out of the box, and start it . You will be able to go online with the Eee PC 900 in just 2 minutes (max)
6. It is white alright , not a good reason but I like it. It looks great in the white version .
7. The battery is great , it will keep you alive for a long time (longer that many laptops on the market now )
8. It is new , right now it is very hot , people are pre-ordering this laptop , you can’t get it in the stores , or if you do you are lucky in your area .
9. Great for kids – if you have a child that you want to learn something use the Eee PC , it was built for children , it is optimized for them so they can learn. All the applications are there to make this laptop as easy to manage as possible .

Indeed the Eee PC brand was made for children , for schools so kids can learn from them. Right now almost everyone wants a Eee PC , the schools are last on the list

Posted April 29th, 2008 under Gadgets. Comments: None

Why buy an iphone ? Here are some reasons :

1. It is the hottest gadget on the planet – everybody wants one
2. Just like the Ipod the Iphone is fully compatible with iTunes, you can have thousands of high quality songs on your phone . Watch movies , tv shows anything from the iTunes store with great ease
3. Browse like no phone has browsed before . Full colors , huge screen that will allow you to see the websites as they look on a real computer. Get emails with the built in mail client , full html to embed photos in your emails. Zoom your websites , use Google Maps to see the world .
4. Wireless – in our times almost every coffee shop , restaurant , building has wireless , just search for networks and hook in . You will never be alone again and let’s not forget Bluetooth 2.0
5. The screen – the Iphone comes with a 3.5” screen , great for viewing photos , videos and websites. Also the colors look great from almost any angle
6. It is based on Mac OSX – this makes the Iphone a very stable phone , it will not crash or reset with no reason , you will have the safety and security of the full size OSX
7. The Touchscreen – it is a wonder , with your finger you will control the world , you will not believe how many tasks you can do with your touch , you will not miss the keyboard
8. Good looks – the Iphone looks great . Look at it from any angle and you will agree

These reasons may not convince you to buy an Iphone , but I hope at least I made you curious.

Posted April 29th, 2008 under Gadgets. Comments: None

Although it is expensive , it is still a great gadget . Many call it even a fashion accessory , a trendsetter .

Many have it and who doesn’t wants it .

1. You can store a huge amount of music on it – high quality
2. You can connect to it from a MAC or a Windows PC
3. The Ipod is filled with new technology , it is always in front of all the mp3 players around in terms of design and technology
4. You can connect to iTunes , access the world’s largest audio collection
5. It is easy , easier than any mp3 player around .
6. The screen is not fragile , it does not crack like other players , but you still must be careful not to scratch it
7. Accessories – there are so many accessories that I can not even start to count them . In the car , at home , at work the Ipod is always near you .
8. Photos , mp3 , pod casts and audio books . They will be with you wherever you go . Use the navigation wheel to access anything you like
9. Huge disk space – You can carry over 1000 high quality songs , you can never get bored of your music
10. It will never go out of stile . This mp3 player is always new , always surprising and always there to help you

We can talk all day long , the main aspect of this article is to let the people know that the Ipod Nano is worth the money . You will never see a disappointed ipod owner !

Posted April 29th, 2008 under Gadgets. Comments: None

Thinks you must keep in mind on digg if you want to be popular :

#1 Make friends

Make as many friends as you can . Make quality friends that will help you get on the first page. To get on the front page of Digg (to make it popular) you must get at least 51 diggs in the first 24 hours. Your friends are the only ones that can help you be popular

#2 Respect your friends

Treat everyone with respect , do not do or say things that might affect your image. Be professional in all your discussions , comments , and emails . If someone asks you a question , answer back, help him out and you will be helped back

#3 Post quality content

Do not post everything you see on the internet . Post only the good quality content , articles and pages that really matter . Post unique articles , stand out of the crowd , and Digg will pay you back in good quality traffic . The more bad content you post , the lower your image in the eyes of your friends gets

#4 Digg back

If someone sends you a shout , check it out . Post a comment , digg it , let him know that you did. This way your friends will see that they matter in your eyes . You will be respected on the long run . If you get too many shouts try to sort them out , check only the ones you are interested in , but keep in mind , comment and digg is the way to go

#5 Post in the right category

When you post an article , do not rush it , think . Make a good description , something that will catch the eye of your friends , not too long but not too short . Choose carefully the category , this can make the difference between 5-10 diggs and 50 – 70 diggs . Even if you think the article should be in more than one category , choose the most relevant one .

#6 Quality comments

When you comment a fellow poster’s article , do it well . Do not rush into typing some words , have patience . If you post a good comment the other user may be impressed , he may comment back or give you a digg . It is all about the attitude .

#7 Be active

You don’t have to log in 5 times a day , but once a day would help . Log in , check your messages and your friend’s activities . You don’t have to post and digg every day but by logging in every day (if it is possible) you show your friends and fans that you are there .

#8 Do not abuse the shout

DO not shout too much , you can stress out your friends and fans . If you shout too much and too often not only they will ignore you , but they might unfriend you also . Be reasonable , use common sense and treat them as you whould like to be treated

#9 Have fun

The purpose of a social network is people meeting people. Build relationships , and make lifetime friends . Do not consider Digg as a work place , think about it like a game . Do not be too serious , have fun , smile and laugh . Disconnect from reality and read the latest wacky stories your friends wrote

Posted April 22nd, 2008 under Internet Security. Comments: 2

In this article I will not tell you where to go , I do not promote a certain hoster , and this is not an advertisment .

I will discuss what you need to do to find the best hosting service you need , what to look for and how to not get tricked by the flashy banners and promotions.

There are many hosting companies online , each having something special to offer. It can be the greatest thing in the world to end up with a good one , but also a nightmare when you end up with a not so good one

What to look for :

Live support

This is a must , although in our days there are a few hosters without customer live support it is still something to watch out for

24/7 ticket support

A ticket is a way to communicate with the hosting service via email. It is fast , simple and efficient . Also the ticket is a way to ensure you that no one else can make requests for you , anyone can come in live support , bun only via a ticket can anything get done .

This is good for you and for the hosting techs.

Hosting plans

All the hosting companies must have plans . The hosting plans are pre-set configurations from where a customer can choose. A good hoster will always have balanced plans , with pre-set applications and features. Balanced is the key word here .

If it is too good to be true – it isn’t

Do not go for the cheapest solution , shop around , think , read reviews . If you see promotions that are insanely cheap , there IS a catch . Nothing in this world comes free . Your business will suffer in the long run and you will end up paying more than expected

Free hosting

Stay away from this , unless you have a one page site that you don’t care of . Free hosting is not something you can rely on , even if you have non-profit sites , family websites , do not go there. I saw stories of people loosing data that would make anyone weep . If you are serious in making a name for yourself online you need to spend some money first . Choose a well known hosting service.

Reviews

Listen to people and the experiences they had , the best feedback comes from people like you. Read reviews , opinions and do not rush into signing up . Hosting is like a marriage , think before jumping in.

Do not pay in advance

Even if you are offered a discount / special offer if you pay one year in advance , don’t do it . You may be sorry later , you may discover that the service is not the one promised , your websites are not running as you would like or any other reason . Best way to approach it is with a maximum of three months in advance.

Present clients

Each hosting company should have a short list of its best clients . I was amazed to see that some hosting companies that where unknown to me until recently that had huge and very popular clients. I will not state names , but all I can say , when you see that the giants of the internet has chosen a certain company , you just know that they are good at what they do. Even if the list is not public , you should enter the live support chat and ask a tech for references .

Backup system

Do not go to any hosting company that does not offer a certain level of backup . Not RAID in case the hardware crashes , I am talking about backups that you can restore at any time . Some sell this feature , I do not agree with that , indeed I would buy a better backup system plan , but by default I should have something also .

Datacenter personnel

If you go with a dedicated/colocated server you need to make sure they can access the hardware very fast. Always ask if the company has its own datacenter , or if they have a tech in the rented datacenter space . It is always good to know there is someone there 24/7 to do an emergency reboot or a disk replacement .

Go with your instinct

If your first impression is a bad one , there is a big possibility that you are right . If you think something is not right , leave do not linger in doubt . You will sleep better at night knowing your data is safe

Conclusion

It is up to all of us to search and compare , we can get all the feedback in the world about a company , until you try it out you will never know for sure how it is . I advise everyone to search and send feedbacks , real ones so someone new to the system would know where to go .

It is true some hosters have good and bad periods , you may come in a bad time for them , and catch them off-guard , do not be discouraged , try and try again .

We are all here to help each other .

Posted April 22nd, 2008 under Internet Security. Comments: 1

enom.com

Log in

After logging in to your account:

1. Click ‘domain names’ on the left menu.
2. Click ‘register DNS’ on the left menu.
3. If registering the nameservers for the first time use the ‘Register a NameServer Name’ section.
4. If you have previously registered nameservers for your domain, use the ‘Update a NameServer IP’ section.
5. Enter the information provided in the e-mail you would have received during your account setup procedure.
6. This information is under the ‘Nameservers’ section and has two values in the following format:
   ns1.domainname.com – IP address (1111.1111.1111.1111)
   ns2.domainname.com – IP address (2222.2222.2222.2222)

Bulkregister.com

Log in

You must have your domain registered with BulkRegister in order to set up name servers for that domain. There is no cost to register name servers.

To create name servers using your domain name you must use the web interface.
1. Click on “List Domains”
2. From the list, click on the domain you want to create the name servers for. An example would be: if you wish to create ns1.domain.com and ns2.domain.com, you would find “domain.com” in your list of domains and click on it.
3. Click on the option, “Manage Name Servers”
4. Click on the option, “To create child name servers of this domain, click here.”
5. Add the prefix you wish to use for that name server (the prefix, i.e. ns1, ns2), (the suffix, i.e. .com, .net, .org does not have to be included since it is already listed). The prefix is placed in the left hand box. Note that the prefixes must be entered exactly as supplied by Webhosting.net.
6. Enter the corresponding IP address in the right hand box. This is the IP address that your nameserver software is/will be installed on.
7. Click on “Create Name Servers”
8. Verify that all changes are correct and click on “Confirm”

When creating name servers, the IP address in use has to be valid and can be supplied by a hosting company.

Network solutions

Log in

Your nameservers servers will be in the format of (with a corresponding IP address for each nameserver):

NS1.YOUR-NAME.COM
NS2.YOUR-NAME.COM

To register your nameservers log on to your account with network solutions and complete the ‘Host registration form’, following the instructions. We have also included some helpful instructions below:

How to fill out the Network Solutions form

Here is a quick guide to registering your nameservers. You need to fill the form twice (once per nameserver)

General Information
Enter your e-mail address
Select the “NEW” option

Host Information
Host NIC Handle:
(leave blank, since you don’t have one yet)
Host Name:
Enter the nameserver you are registering (in the format of NS1.YOURNAME.COM)
IP Address:
Enter the IP address we assigned to you for that nameserver

Contact Information
Enter your NIC handle. If you don’t know your NIC handle, you can get this by doing a WHOIS lookup of your main domain name
Or, you can create a new contact record by leaving the ‘NIC Handle’ field blank and filling out the rest of the form.

Host Form Authorization Information
Select your preferred Authentication Method, and then press the “Generate Host Form” at the bottom of the page
You will then be presented with a completed Host Template. Press the button at the bottom of the page, “Mail this Host Form to me” and a copy will be e-mailed to you.
YOU MUST now check your e-mail, and send the form back to Network Solutions for processing (just reply to their e-mail to send them back the template)
Do not forget to send them back the form! Otherwise they will not process your registration.
Now do the same for your secondary DNS server.
Once your DNS servers have been registered, you can use them when you register new Domain Names, and you can modify your existing Domain Name records and change the DNS servers to your own.

OpenSRS

Log in to your OpenSRS account.

In the Manage Name Servers section, and at the bottom of the page, you will see a link: “If you want to create or modify a name server which is based on {your domain} click here.”

Here you can register a name server based on the domain. All name servers must have an unique IP and must be set-up and running for at least 24 hours before you register them here. Type the prefix for your name server and its IP address and click Create Name Server. We suggest that you do not use the prefix “www” as this may cause a problem with your web server lookups. Use the nameservers exactly as issued to you by Webhosting.net, Inc

The most common error when setting up a newnameserver is: “Unable to create nameserver: Registry error, nameserver creation failed [Attribute value not unique]”
This means that the IP address you entered is already taken. You may either find another IP or delete the existing nameserver host record.

Go Daddy

Log in.

Go to the Go Daddy Home Page

Click the “My Account” link on the upper left.

Login using your login name or customer number and password

Click the link labeled,

“Domain List”

in the GOTO section. If you have trouble logging in, the Password Retrieval Form may help you:

ONCE LOGGED INTO YOUR ACCOUNT:

1. Click on the domain that you wish to use for your name servers
2. Locate ‘Domain Host Information’ at the bottom.
3. Use the link named ‘click here to add’
4. Enter the first name server with its IP
5. Click ‘Register Name Server’
6. Enter the second name server with its IP
7. Click ‘Register Name Server’
8. Allow two days for the name servers to be registered

The reason for the delay is complex, but has to do with the fact that there are several networks that whose records must be updated in order for your name servers to be recognized. As they are administered by different agencies this takes time. Within 48 hours, you should be able to use your new name servers.

Melbourne IT

Log in.

Nameservers where the parent domain has been registered through Melbourne IT. In this case, the nameservers can only be registered / modified through Melbourne IT and a unique IP address is required.

Example Domain Name: INWW.COM A domain name registered through Melbourne IT
Example Hostname : NS1.INWW.COM IP Address : 203.31.199.10

To request register a Nameserver in this class:

1. Go to www.melbourneit.com.au
2. Click the DOMAINS tab at the top Right corner of your screen.
3. Now click the MAKE CHANGES menu option.
   The Domain Management page is displayed.
4. Enter your domain name and Registry Key as appropriate. If you have lost the Registry Key click on Lost Registry Key recovery, enter the domain name in the text box provided and click Resend Key.
5. Click Enter Management
   A list of domain name management links is displayed.
6. Click the Name Server Functions link.
7. Enter the Host Name and IP Address as appropriate and click Add.
   On success the message “Added ” is displayed.
   The new name server is added to the Current Name Servers list.
8. Click the Main Menu link to return to the Main Menu or click Logout to end your domain management session.

Posted April 3rd, 2008 under DNS. Comments: 1

This is a pack of Linux commercials . Some are good and some are Great :
I know people that turned to Linux after seing some of these ads , they speak of evolution , progress , and the future .
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Posted April 3rd, 2008 under LinuxTime. Comments: None

This tool is a life saver . I had to use it today to debug some mail issues , a client chould not log in . If you know how to use it you will know everything is happening on your network – in and out

Anyway i whould like to say thanks to the makers ngrep.sourceforge.net

Posted April 2nd, 2008 under LinuxTime. Comments: 1