T-Mobile to offer 3G data service for iPhones

 Great news (rumor) after the failed AT&T & T-Mobile merger, T-Mobile should be granted to use some of the AT&Ts spectrum to be compatible with the iPhone 3G frequency.

http://9to5mac.com/2012/01/11/t-mobile-w…ore-130155

MySQL on windows 2008

Here is some nice info on how to install MySQL and phpmyadmin in windows environment:

http://www.trainsignaltraining.com/insta…ql-on-iis7

http://www.trainsignaltraining.com/insta…erver-2008

make sure to specify correct pma user name for your sql server (root etc.)

WordPress in IIS7 installation

 simple WordPress installation on windows 2008 server:

http://learn.iis.net/page.aspx/280/insta…ss-on-iis/

vSphere enable copy and paste

copy and paste using the console in vSphere is disabled by default. (security feature)

to enable copy and paste:

1. using vSphere client right click on the virtual machine and click on edit settings.
2. navigate to : options/ advanced/ general and click on configuration parameters.
click add row and add these two parameters:
isolation.tools.copy.disable – false
isolation.tools.paste.disable – false

It is possible to set this as a default for all the vms using the ssh access and editing this file: /etc/vmware/config

more information: http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsi…Id=1026437

moodle Alternate login URL redirection

 moodle Alternate login URL redirection

How to disable redirect login page if you have two moodle sites setup as peers and have it redirected using alternate login URL:

administration/ users/ authentication/ manage authentication/
Alternate Login URL:

you can remove the entry from your database (table mdl_config) using, e.g., phpmyadmin for mysql or dbforge for MSSQL.

http://docs.moodle.org/20/en/Authentication

GOOGLE+

 Move to Google + or Not

to prepare make sure you have a backup 1. backup your pictures and save them from Facebook:
goto Account/ Account Settings
click on learn more next to Download your information (enter your FB password)
you will request the download and Facebook will notify you by email when it is ready
(This could take couple of hours depending on the number if pictures you have)
Once you receive the email notification you can click on the download link and save
your pictures to your computer.
(this will strip down any comments and custom names from your pictures)

2. Contact import is broken at this time because Facebook broke it
here is the info which doesn’t work at this time: http://www.techfeb.com/2011/07/import-fa…ogle-plus/

you can vote here: http://likevsplus.com/

iOS 4 pdf vulnerability

 Another reason to jailbreak

If your iPhone or iPad is free from apple you can protect yourself against the PDF vulnerability.
Here is more info:
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2011/07/insta…ility.html

The other option is not to open PDF files from untrusted sources and wait for apple to fix it.

ISO Disk Image Mounter

 If you have backup copy of your installation media most likely it is in ISO format.

You can burn it to a CD/ DVD or extract it and use it for installation.The other option is to use free DAEMON Tools lite program to attach the ISO file as a CD/ DVD.here is the link: http://www.disc-tools.com/download/daemon

I recommend selecting only the DAEMON Tools Lite Core Files during the installation.

Image Computers with FOG server

 If you need to image computer lab here is good open source software:

http://www.fogproject.org/

Nice tutorial from start to finish is here: http://www.granths.com.au/edwiki/index.php?title=FOG

iPhone stand

 The simplest and most portable design I found is done from a business card. (This one requires some work )

Here is the link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-b…Pod-stand/

My second choices:
BatRest iPhone folding stand I found on thinkgeek is listed as a iPhone 3G compatible but after talking to the customer support I was assured it works with iPhone 4.
I will update after I test it out myself. here is the link: http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/b6f5/

There are couple more choices but the two first choices I listed are the same size as a business card and will easily fit in my compact wallet.

other options:
http://www.myibend.com/
http://www.seskimo.com/index.php

Apple unlocked iPhone 4 in the US

 Apple unlocked iPhone 4 in the US

Will this happen on Wednesday 6/15/11 ?
update: Apple Store
unfortunately it is only GSM phone with the limitations listed below.More and more sources are reporting this info about factory unlocked iPhone.
Already many countries around the world sells unlocked iPhone and the closest one is Canada.The bad news would be high price ~ 600 additionally there is no information indicating if the phone would be both GSM and CDMA as well as no indication about including 1700mhz frequency which is missing for 3G usability on the t-mobile network in the US.The good news would be for the GSM version of the phone there is no need for contract on ATT, usable as a phone around the world without the hustle of software/ hardware unlock.http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/unlocked-i…ag=nl.e550
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-16GB-Quadban…769&sr=8-2
http://vrpc.com/att-vs-t-mobile-frequency/