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I’m publishing my first python apps from my self-taught python class as promised.
This apps generates JAD file from *.jar file which is widely used in J2ME java mobile application. This apps is simple+compact and can be executed in any platform that supports python.
I was going to publish this earlier, but I’ve been busy for the past few days doing other stuff besides python.
Download links
Python is interesting, i might create and publish more apps in python to polish up my skills.
I want to migrate all of my old emails and settings from my Windows box to my GNU/Linux box. Well, I heard of a program called MozBackup which can help you backup your thunderbird profile including settings, emails and preferences.
The problem is, The program only works in the Microsoft Windows platform and does not work in GNU/Linux or *BSD system. The FAQ page of this software explains that the author is rewriting the software in .NET to be use on GNU/Linux. But it isnt good enough because it’s isn’t a Free Software (philosophy side) and everybody knows that Mono still haven’t supported Windows Form quite well yet (technical feasibility side).
There are other alternatives, but all of them are meant to be executed on Microsoft Windows platform. Can anybody point me a Mozilla backup software (which automates the profile backup) which runs on GNU/Linux platform?
p/s: I know how to do this manually, I’m just asking out of curiosity if there exist an application out there which automates this procedure for GNU/Linux and *BSD platform.
It’s going to be another 2 days till GNOME 2.12 is officially release to public. The much anticipated GNOME 2.12 seems to spots a few more enhancement, than it’s previous release :
Please read A Prerelease Tour of GNOME 2.12 for more information.
The GNOME 2.12 official page. Watch this page for GNOME LiveCD.
Hello there, yesterday I received 10 set of Ubuntu 5.04 “Hoary Hedgehog” CDs from my friend. He gave me the CDs to be distributed for other people who wants to use GNU/Linux.
Ubuntu is a nice distro for people who want to start using GNU/Linux. It Ubuntu is newbie-friendly and has a nice selection of applications to start over with. Ubuntu uses apt-get package management system which enables user to receive package updates and upgrades.
The Ubuntu pressed CD cover is nice each sets contains 2 CDs, the typical installation CD and the LiveCD. The installation CD can be use to install GNU/Linux inside your pc, the installation process is fairly easy and simple to follow. The LiveCD is for people who wants to test out Ubuntu without installing them, you can boot the GNOME desktop, and can start using GNU/Linux immediately.
I’m planning to give away the CDs to my friends and to my sister, as well as to anybody who really wants to use and learn GNU/Linux. They might be a couple of leftovers CD, so if you want the CD, I can send it to you also, just email me for details.
Hello, now I’d like to share my experience using ShowIP Mozilla extension with you today. ShowIP is a browser extension which display the IP address of the current page in the status bar.
While this seems not to be helpful at first glance, this extenstion might be handy when you want to test the webserver you’re accessing is using IPv6 or not and test out your own IPv6 configuration.
The extension supports IPv6 address compression notation, so it’s nicer and cleaner to the eye.
You can download the extension from : Mozilla Update website.
I guess that’s all for today folks!
I’ve just noticed back few days ago, that the good people from the open source have brought up Privateer Remake back in the gaming world.
I’ve long thought that Privateer would be doomed to be played inside a DOS only, but now with the effort of the open source community, the game is brought back into not only Windows, but in GNU/Linux and MacOSX.
The popularity of Wing Commander Privateer have spawned many space-combat game base on space-freelancer where you can customize your ship and take freelancing missions such as Vegastrike itself and Microsoft’s Freelancer.
For the uninitiated, Privateer is a game based on Wing Commander Universe, which was popular around 1994-1997. It’s one of the best space combat simulator game, rich with hot space-combat action and compelling storyline.
Characters in the game interact with each other with non-linear storyline depending on your decision and choices made by you, making the game is enjoyable to play over-and-over again. An element that i find missing in modern games nowadays, which is now depends more on 3D graphics and harsh elements rather than gameplay.
Back to Privateer Remake, the remake of the game is done briliantly, utilizing the VegaStrike Engine. The ship model is replicated down to details, however the game itself is further enhanced from the original Privateer. Veterans from the old DOS days would easily pointed out which elements have been altered in Privateer Remake.
The only thing missing from the Privateer Remake is the cutscene and inflight movies which copyright belongs to EA/Origins System Inc.
All-in-all, Privateer Remake is a nice game to play, if you wish to relive those good old days.
Other resources :
Wing Commander CIC
Vegastrike Engine