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Finally, Android Running on the iPhone Posted: 22 Apr 2010 09:44 AM PDT I once thought of someday seeing Android on the iPhone. Today, it has become a reality. Dev-Team member David Wong (aka Planetbeing) has finally ported the Android Operating System on the iPhone 2G. This important hack made it possible for the iPhone to dual boot Android together with the iPhone OS with the help of OpeniBoot bootloader. Though it is still in the early stages of development and there are plenty of rough edges, Android runs at a decent speed, and according to Planetbeing, "pretty much everything works". It is possible to use Wi-Fi, browse the web, listen to music, and receive SMS and Skype calls on the Android-powered iPhone. This recent development may not mean much to several iPhone users, but to some of us, this is huge. Android can do things (e.g. Flash support, multitasking, etc.) that iPhone OS can't so this is all good. I'm also a little curious on the battery performance of the iPhone when running Android because if it performs better than the iPhone OS, it could be a big factor in attracting users. Check out this video of iPhone 2G running Androis OS as demoed by David Wong himself. booting Android, using Wi-Fi, running a web browser, listening to music, receiving text and calls If you want to further help the development of Android on the iPhone, you can place your donation HERE.

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[HowtoForge] Newsletter 04/22/2010

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* The Perfect SpamSnake - Ubuntu Jeos 9.10
* Installing PowerDNS (With MySQL Backend) And Poweradmin On Ubuntu 9.10
* Installing Speed Dreams 1.4.0 RC1 On Ubuntu 9.10
* Creating Encrypted FTP Backups With duplicity And ftplicity On Debian Lenny
* How To Integrate ClamAV Into PureFTPd For Virus Scanning On Debian Lenny
* Creating An NFS-Like Standalone Storage Server With GlusterFS On Mandriva 2010.0
* Distributed Replicated Storage Across Four Storage Nodes With GlusterFS On Mandriva 2010.0
* Backing Up With rsync And Managing Previous Versions/History

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The Perfect SpamSnake - Ubuntu Jeos 9.10
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This tutorial shows how to set up an Ubuntu Jeos based server as a spamfilter in Gateway mode. In the end, you will have a SpamSnake Gateway which will relay clean emails to your MTA. You will also be able to view your incoming queue, train your SpamSnake and carry out a few more advanced operations via MailWatch.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-spamsnake-ubuntu-jeos-9.10

Installing PowerDNS (With MySQL Backend) And Poweradmin On Ubuntu 9.10
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This article shows how you can install the PowerDNS nameserver (with MySQL backend) and the Poweradmin control panel for PowerDNS on an Ubuntu 9.10 system. PowerDNS is a high-performance, authoritative-only nameserver - in the setup described here it will read the DNS records from a MySQL database (similar to MyDNS), although other backends such as PostgreSQL are supported as well. Poweradmin is a web-based control panel for PowerDNS.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/installing-powerdns-with-mysql-backend-and-poweradmin-on-ubuntu-9.10

Installing Speed Dreams 1.4.0 RC1 On Ubuntu 9.10
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Speed Dreams is is a free, 3d cross-platform, open source motorsport simulation and racing game, released under the GNU General Public License (GPL). This guide shows how to install it on an Ubuntu 9.10 desktop.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/installing-speed-dreams-1.4.0-rc1-on-ubuntu-9.10

Creating Encrypted FTP Backups With duplicity And ftplicity On Debian Lenny
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When you rent a dedicated server nowadays, almost all providers give you FTP backup space for your server on one of the provider's backup systems. This tutorial shows how you can use duplicity and ftplicity to create encrypted (so that nobody with access to the backup server can read sensitive data in your backups) backups on the provider's remote backup server over FTP. ftplicity is a duplicity wrapper script that allows us to use duplicity without interaction (i.e., you do not have to type in any passwords).

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/creating-encrypted-ftp-backups-with-duplicity-and-ftplicity-on-debian-lenny

How To Integrate ClamAV Into PureFTPd For Virus Scanning On Debian Lenny
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This tutorial explains how you can integrate ClamAV into PureFTPd for virus scanning on a Debian Lenny system. In the end, whenever a file gets uploaded through PureFTPd, ClamAV will check the file and delete it if it is malware.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/how-to-integrate-clamav-into-pureftpd-for-virus-scanning-on-debian-lenny

Creating An NFS-Like Standalone Storage Server With GlusterFS On Mandriva 2010.0
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This tutorial shows how to set up a standalone storage server on Mandriva 2010.0. Instead of NFS, I will use GlusterFS here. The client system will be able to access the storage as if it was a local filesystem. GlusterFS is a clustered file-system capable of scaling to several peta-bytes. It aggregates various storage bricks over Infiniband RDMA or TCP/IP interconnect into one large parallel network file system. Storage bricks can be made of any commodity hardware such as x86_64 servers with SATA-II RAID and Infiniband HBA.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/creating-an-nfs-like-standalone-storage-server-with-glusterfs-on-mandriva-2010.0

Distributed Replicated Storage Across Four Storage Nodes With GlusterFS On Mandriva 2010.0
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This tutorial shows how to combine four single storage servers (running Mandriva 2010.0) to a distributed replicated storage with GlusterFS. Nodes 1 and 2 (replication1) as well as 3 and 4 (replication2) will mirror each other, and replication1 and replication2 will be combined to one larger storage server (distribution). Basically, this is RAID10 over network. If you lose one server from replication1 and one from replication2, the distributed volume continues to work. The client system (Mandriva 2010.0 as well) will be able to access the storage as if it was a local filesystem. GlusterFS is a clustered file-system capable of scaling to several peta-bytes. It aggregates various storage bricks over Infiniband RDMA or TCP/IP interconnect into one large parallel network file system. Storage bricks can be made of any commodity hardware such as x86_64 servers with SATA-II RAID and Infiniband HBA.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/distributed-replicated-storage-across-four-storage-nodes-with-glusterfs-on-mandriva-2010.0

Backing Up With rsync And Managing Previous Versions/History
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This howto describes a method doing backups with rsync. This is done before, but this howto is also about managing previous versions, by copying to be changed and deleted items first to a history/version tree.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/backing-up-with-rsync-and-managing-previous-versions-history

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Remote Control Your Linux Desktop Using the iPhone Posted: 21 Apr 2010 06:26 AM PDT Remote Control Your Linux Desktop Using the iPhone: Did you know that you can remotely control your Linux desktop over a local network using the iPhone? Yes you can, and there's no need for you to edit a config file, create a shell script, or even jailbreak your iPhone in order to make it possible. If you are ready, follow these simple steps to remote control your Linux desktop via the iPhone. Note: I was using Ubuntu Linux 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" and iPhone 3G. 1. From the Linux desktop, open "Remote Desktop Preferences" by going to System menu --> Preferences. 2. Inside "Remote Desktop Preferences", make sure to check "Allow other users to view your desktop" and Allow other users to control your desktop" options. It will then automatically check the connectivity of your machine. You can also set a few security options. I always have it password protected. 3. Take note of the DNS name (eg. linux-lab.local) or the IP address (eg. 192.168...) of your machine. 4. Now get your iPhone and make sure that you are connected via Wi-Fi. From the App Store, download the free version of Mocha VNC, the Mocha VNC Lite. 5. After installing Mocha VNC Lite, you can now configure your connection by putting either the DNS name or the IP address of you Linux machine under the "VNC Server IP address field". 6. Set the "VNC Server Port" to default: 5900 Provide the password (under VNC Password) if you have password protected your Linux machine just like mine. 7. Press the connect button, and inside your Linux desktop you will be prompted to allow or refuse the connection. Tip: You can uncheck "You must confirm each access to this machine" from the "Remote Desktop Preferences" under "Security" options to automatically connect to your Linux desktop without being prompted. 8. After allowing the connection, a warning message may appear on the iPhone. Just press "OK", and you can now remote control your Linux desktop from your iPhone. Running Firefox on Linux on the iPhone That's about it. Feel free to explore Mocha VNC because it's really easy to use. Have fun!

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A Music Lover's Fedora Linux Workstation Posted: 20 Apr 2010 05:11 AM PDT We've got here our very first entry for "The $100.00 (USD) Coolest Linux Workspace Contest". It's from Mauricio, a Music Theory student. If he wins the contest, he says that he will be using the money to buy a USB mic for some serious music recording. Check out Mauricio's Fedora Linux workstation: Owner's note: My current system was built about a year ago and I do NOT dual-boot. I have been using Linux for almost two years. I started with Fedora, but tried other distros and always come back to Fedora. I'm running Fedora 12 64-bit and I am waiting for Fedora 13 to be released... I can't wait! One of the monitors I cannot get to work... there was a bug in the first nvidia kmods, but it seems the patch has been implemented for a while now, but I never bothered to mess with my xorg.conf anymore since Fedora 13 is around the corner. Thank you Mauricio and good luck!

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Weekly Ten (4-19-2010) Posted: 19 Apr 2010 06:23 AM PDT 10 Latest News, Blogs, Tips, and Reviews that I find Interesting and Useful: 1. Exposing Hackers as a Deterrent Cyber attacks can come from governments, terrorists, thieves, or bored high school students. This makes the cyber security equivalent of "arms control" difficult to achieve. But a pair of researchers yesterday proposed methods of deterrence that they believe could work in cyberspace. More @ TechnologyReview 2. Mat of microbes the size of Greece discovered on seafloor Gargantuan whales and hefty cephalopods are typically thought of as the classic marine mammoths, but they might have to make way for the mighty microbes, which constitute 50 to 90 percent of the oceans' total biomass, according to newly released data. More @ ScientificAmerican 3. The next generation of Google Docs Today we are hosting nearly 400 CIOs and IT professionals from around the world at Atmosphere, our inaugural event at the Googleplex dedicated to cloud computing. The discussion is centered on how companies can focus their technology expertise on projects that truly improve their businesses instead of managing complex applications, technology platforms and devices. More @ Googleblog 4. Mindstorm plays Tetris for you More @ HackaDay 5. The Pirate Bay, A Year After The Verdict Exactly one year ago The Pirate Bay Four were sentenced to a year in prison, and on top of that each ordered to pay $905,000 in damages. The entertainment industries hoped that the ruling would set an example, but today The Pirate Bay is larger than ever before. More @ TorrentFreak 6. The Quest for the Perfect Desktop Linux Nothing brings Linux gotchas into sharp focus like coaching a non-geeky computer user. My wonderful significantotherperson, Terry, has done more to teach me about usability than the smartest Linux gurus. More @ LinuxToday 7. The iPad isn't a computer, it's a distribution channel "You don't want your phone to be an open platform..." and with that brief statement, Apple justified the closed iPhone and then quickly followed it with the monitored and controlled app store. But Steve, the iPad isn't a phone at all so why not open it up again? If people are concerned about the safety of their apps or need you to protect them from porn, you can do an "app store approved" program or something can't you? More @ OreillyRadar 8. Massive, solar powered bird is overseeing Coachella, pretty stoked about its chance to see Phoenix More @ Engadget 9. Python support in GNOME gets a boost from hackfest Some GNOME developers have gathered in Boston for for a Python GNOME hackfest that is hosted by the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project. The primary goals behind the hackfest include establishing a strategy for delivering Python 3.0 compatibility for the GNOME platform and advancing the Python GObject introspection project. More @ ArsTechnica 10. Another 10 Fascinating Cases of Mind Control When I was compiling the previous list I was forced to leave off several creatures for various reasons. Either they didn't fit the criteria for the list, they were too similar to others on the list, they seemed too obvious, or in the case of number 1 I completely missed it during my research. Having recently stumbled across the original list, I decided to revisit some of those entries that didn't make the cut last time. More @ Listverse

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The $100.00 (USD) Coolest Linux Workspace Contest Posted: 16 Apr 2010 12:29 AM PDT After posting the 15 Cool and Unique Linux Desktop Workspaces, I decided to officially launch today "The $100.00 (USD) Coolest Linux Workspace Contest". This contest is open to everyone who can show and tell us something about his/her cool and unique Linux workstation setup. To join, participants are required to send us some photos (1-4 photos) of their workspaces together with a brief description. Chosen entries will be featured here weekly and the finalists will be showcased at the end of the contest period to be voted upon by our readers. The ultimate winner will receive $100.00 (USD) via PayPal and more bragging rights. For those of you who are interested, here are the rest of the contest mechanics: 1. Your workspace photos should be at least 450 pixels wide. You should send them HERE. 2. To verify that the workspace is yours and you are really using Linux, the computer screen from your photo (or from one of your photos) should show a Linux desktop with a web browser open and browsing Tech Source. Like this: Images that are Photoshopped or should I say GIMPed will not be accepted. But of course, simple editing such as cropping and resizing is allowed. 3. The description is also very important. As much as possible, make it brief but informative. 4. After we have accepted your submission, you are required to post the following sentence at your blog, or if you don't have a blog, at one of your social networking pages like Facebook, Twitter, Identi.ca, etc.: I joined the "The $100.00 (USD) Coolest Linux Workspace Contest" at Tech Source. Note: Aside from the sentence, placing the "http://www.junauza.com/" link (URL) is necessary but it is up to you on where or how you will add it. After doing the above tasks, you should notify us via email and give us the link (URL) to where you posted the required sentence and the Tech Source URL. 5. Although it helps, your workstation doesn't need to have a powerful specs or ultra-huge monitors to be considered as cool. Uniqueness of location and working environment will also be a key factor in choosing the winner. Like, your workstation could be a flimsy OLPC laptop, but if it is inside an igloo, that would make you a strong contender. 6. The exact date of the end of the contest period will be announced soon. 7. The contest starts today. So if you think that your Linux workspace is cool enough, JOIN NOW for a chance to win an amazing $100 (USD)! If you have questions or suggestions, please do so via comment.

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