Tuesday 17 December 2013

Read OS X Version info of mounted volume

Below command can be used to read Mac OS X version info from a mounted volume

defaults read /Volumes/NameOfVolume/System/Library/CoreServices/SystemVersion ProductVersion

returned value will be something like

10.9

It can be parsed for further processing


Tuesday 12 November 2013

Mac OS X on VirtualBox

A) Prepare Installer iso from

1. Download OS X Installer App from App Store
2. Go to InstallerApp/Contents/SharedSupport/
3. Mount InstallESD.dmg
4. Copy BaseSystem.dmg somewhere
5. Mount BaseSystem.dmg and Remove softlink of Packages
6. Copy actual Packages folder from mounted InstallESD.dmg location
 
B) Install FakeSMC.kext
1. Mount BaseSystem.dmg
2. Go to <MountedLocation>/System/Library/Extensions
3. Remove all below kext's ( you may want to have backup all those first )
    mv NVD*.kext /bkup
    mv ATI*.kext /bkup
    mv AppleIntelGMA*.kext /bkup
    mv AppleIntelHD*.kext /bkup
    mv AppleIntelSNB*.kext /bkup
    mv IOBluetooth*.kext /bkup
4. Download FakeSMC.kext from

5. Unzip and copy FakeSMC.kext to
    System/Library/Extensions
6. Change owner 
    chown -R root:wheel FakeSMC.kext
7. Change permission
    chmod 755 FakeSMC.kext
8. Unmount

C) Convert dmg to iso
    hdiutil convert BaseSystem.dmg -format UDTO -o BaseSystemInstaller.iso

D) Create VM in VirtualBox
     mount this installer iso as LiveCD and install os x



Wednesday 9 October 2013

Playing Youtube on iPad with HTML 5

There is this problem I am facing recently on my iPad while viewing youtube videos either in chrome or safari browser
- Video seek doesn't work
- If I try to move the video cursor video immediately stops playing and page needs to be reloaded
- And time remaining for the video is always at 0:00

This issue can be solved if video is viewed using HTML5
To enable browser to render video as HTML 5 element just append this string ";html=5" after the video ID

For example
if you are viewing some video which has URL like below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeqSGEYSeTI

then just need to append html5 parameter as below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeqSGEYSeTI;html5=1

Hope this solves most of the youtube problems for you on iPad

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Tuesday 17 September 2013

Connecting to Lync Server troubleshooting


I was able to resolve lync client's incompatible server version problem connecting with office communicator server with below registry change.

1. Run "regedit"
2. Go to
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Communicator
3. Right click and create DWORD (32-bit) value
4. Enter value name as "DisableServerCheck"
5. Enter value data as "1"
6. Similarly add "GalDownloadInitialDelay" DWORD
7. Enter its value as "0"
8. And now try signing in

Note: Make sure that on Lync Server control panel you are allowing older communicator clients to connect.

Apart from this you should refer to below link
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2541980


Problem:
Cannot search GAL ( Global Address List ) using Lync 2010




1. Press control button
2. Right click on Lync ( communicator ) icon on notification icon
3. " Configuration Information" new menu item will be displayed along with others like open,exit etc.
4. Select "Configuration Information"
5. Look for "GAL Status"
6. Copy the URL it is pointing to
7. Open Internet Explorer
8. Paste the GAL Status URL and go
9. Verify that URL is accessible


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Thursday 12 September 2013

Mount SMB windows share from Mac OS X

Mounting SMB / CIFS / Windows Share from Mac OS X

mount -t smbfs //domain;username:password@<serverip>/<share> /tmp/test


Troubleshooting
Enable SMB kernel level Logs

Execute below command to view available params that can be modified
sysctl net.smb.fs

net.smb.fs.version:
net.smb.fs.loglevel:

etc...

To enable logs update net.smb.fs.loglevel

sysctl -w net.smb.fs.loglevel=255

Now try to connect using Finder -> Go -> Connect To Server ...

if there is problem connecting to mac os x client you will see detailed log available with you in Console.app

Open Console.app from Finder -> Go -> Utilities

Look for logs related to SMB and this detailed log will be of great help to resolve connection issues.

wish to read more

(http://www.experts-exchange.com/Apple/Operating_Systems/OS_X/A_4375-Troubleshooting-File-Sharing-Issues-with-With-Mac-OS-X-and-Windows.html )

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Monday 2 September 2013

Soul - The Smart Compute Device

Soul - The Smart Compute Device

Powerful and a fully featured Intel Quad-Core powered Linux (Debian) and Android x86 Compute Device. Useful for both the home & the office.
Due to strong requests from everyone we will now be shifting to a standard board that will include many other additional features.
Please pre-order on right hand side.
In order to meet our price target per unit, we must achieve the manufacturer's order quantity of 10,000 Units hence we request you to help us meet the minimum order quantity.
30 day return policy will be made available in case of DOA and returns.
Quad-Core Smart Linux Compute Device
Soul is a multipurpose Linux Compute Device. It is a device that features that helps people explore mobile entertainment and computing in multiple dimensions. (games, films, music, internet, media editing, business works).
It features the best possible hardware at the lowest possible price which includes a Strong Quad-Core CPU from Intel, Solid State Drive for storage, 4 x USB 3.0 ports, Dual Display, Expandable RAM of upto 8GB.
Specifications
Motherboard





  • Intel 2.0 GHz (x86), Quad-Core Processor (64-bit)
  • CPU supports SSE4.1, SSE 4.2, Security instructions and VT extensions 
  • Integrated HD 4000 Graphics supports encoding/decoding and upscaling
  • 1 x Mini PCI Express populated with WiFi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0
  • 1 x Mini PCI Express populated with 16GB SSD
  • 2 x SO‐DIMM Slots
  • Support DDR3L 1333MHz
  • Populated with 2GB Memory DDR3 1333MHz (Maximum 8GB)
  • 2 x SATA 3Gb/s Internal (Legacy IDE / Native IDE / AHCI appearance to OS)
  • 1 x 12V/19V Power Port
  • 1 x D‐Sub (VGA)
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4a goes upto 6.6 Gbps (1920x1200x24bpp @60hz)
  • 1 x Gigabit LAN RTL8111G
  • 1 x Microphone
  • 1 x Headphone/Speaker
  • 4 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF‐out
  • 1 x Mini SD, SD, MMC
  • RoHS Compliant, FC, CE
  • AMI EFI BIOS
Case: 


Power Adapter:
  • Single 65W Adapter 
Integrated PoE:
  • 30 Watt Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • Works with all IEEE standard complaint switches (switches may require configuration)
Operating System (Windows Compatible):
  • Debian Linux 7
  • Android x86 4.3

Product Models - For pre-order

Soul Standard ($149) = Motherboard + Case + Power Adapter
Soul Performance ($169) = Motherboard (with 4GB RAM) + Case + Power Adapter
Soul PoE ($197) = PoE Motherboard (with 2GB RAM) + Case + Power Adapter
Soul Ultimate ($199) = Motherboard (with 8GB  RAM + Intel 1Gbps Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) + Case + Power Adapter

*Motherboard includes storage, wi-fi, bluetooth, default RAM of 2GB

Tuesday 13 August 2013

Configure router as repeater

Configure any router as repeater to extend your home wifi

No need to buy separate router you can configure current linksys/d-link router to act as repeater and you can extend your wifi home network.
For this to work you will have to first update existing firmware of router.
DD-WRT has great opensource firmware and it can support many number of router models


To know about the opensource firmware and the models it can support please visit
http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/faq 

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Monday 12 August 2013

Open Source .NET Framework

Open Source .NET Framework
If you are looking for opensource project of .NET framework development it is called "MONO"

Refer below link for more details.

http://www.mono-project.com/

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Monday 15 July 2013

Railway ticket booking over SMS from Mobile

Instructions for Railway ticket SMS booking

Pre-requisites

 1. Need user to be registered on IRCTC's website <BR/>
     if not registered visit http://www.irctc.co.in first
 2. You should ahve MMID OTP ( one time password ) for IMPS Transaction


 3. Make sure that mobile number registered on irctc is same as being used for booking

Step 1 :- Booking the ticket

Send below SMS with Journey passenger information to 139 with below format
BOOK <trainno> <fromcity> <tocity> <traveldate> <class> <passenger1-name> <age> <gender> <passenger2-name> <age> <gender> (upto 6 passengers)

For Example:
BOOK 12520 HYB GZB 2606 2S Mahesh 55 M Sarita 53 F

If the format sent is valid, you will receive a response SMS from 139
Trans Id: 310145667 Ticket Amount: 120 IRCTC SC: 11.24 Total Amount: 131.24 Seat: AVAILABLE-0095. For Payment SMS PAY <34004567> IMPS <mmid> <otp> IRCTCUserID to 139 to book ticket.
 

Step 2 : Payment for the ticket
Send SMS with the following information format to 139
PAY <transaction as="" id="" received=""> IMPS <mmid as="" bank="" from="" received=""> <otp as="" bank="" for="" from="" received="" this="" transaction=""> <irctcuserid>

For Example:
PAY 310145667 IMPS 99456672 453489 Mahesh

Confirmation SMS will be received from 139 on successful booking


Cancellation Procedure:

Case 1: Cancel ticket Completely

Send below SMS with the following information to 139
CAN <10 data-blogger-escaped-digit="" data-blogger-escaped-pnr=""> <irctc userid="">

For Example:
CAN 1446689911 Mahesh


Case 2: Partial Cancellation

Send below SMS with the following information to 139
CAN &lt;10 data-blogger-escaped-digit="" data-blogger-escaped-pnr=""&gt; <irctcuserid> <passenger number="">

For Example:
CAN 2345678901 Rakesh 1/2/3 (Upto 6 Passenger)

If the entered information is valid, you will receive the following response SMS from 139
We have received your request for cancellation of tickets for &lt; Passenger 1 Name&gt; for PNR Number 2345678901. Please confirm the cancellation by sending YES to 139 or for any change in cancellation data, send a fresh request.

Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive the following response SMS from 139



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Monday 8 July 2013

Online Bus Ticket Booking Sites

I was looking for good option to book bus ticket online and I found these sites quite useful

http://www.redbus.in/

Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Bus Online Booking
http://www.apsrtconline.in

Karnataka Bus Online Booking
http://www.ksrtc.in/site/

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Tuesday 2 July 2013

Creating RAID Array in Linux

For creating RAID array step by step guide
I found below link to be very useful

http://www.howtogeek.com/51873/how-to-setup-software-raid-for-a-simple-file-server-on-ubuntu/


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Thursday 27 June 2013

90s Superhit Hindi Songs

90s Super hit Hindi Songs Great collection




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Wednesday 26 June 2013

Censored TED Talks


I found this two videos very helpful in understanding alltogether different view of the world from the conventional.

How we are purposely made to keep busy with daily lives and not allowing to know true purpose of our existance

Both Graham Hancock and Rupert Sheldrake explain to us in a very easy language that everyone can understand

Graham Hancock – The War on Consciousness



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s42vuf0ahU8



Rupert Sheldrake – The Science of Delusion


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gFi285OhrQ&feature=player_embedded


 

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Tuesday 11 June 2013

Live Gold and Silver Prices

Live Gold Price 

http://www.moneycontrol.com/commodity/gold-price.html

Live Silver Price 

http://www.moneycontrol.com/commodity/silver-price.html

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Tuesday 21 May 2013

Free Calls to US

1. Register for IP Phone Service
    http://www.callcentric.com/

2. Link IP Phone Service with actual PSTN number 
    http://ipkall.com/

3. Install good SIP Client on your desktop computer like
    Express Talk from
    http://download.cnet.com/Express-Talk-Business-VoIP-Softphone/3000-2349_4-10400187.html?tag=mncol;1

    Link SIP client to receive calls from SIP Service provider from Step 1

4. Create a Google Voice Account
    Use above number (PSTN Number from Step 2) 
    for registering and activating (account verification) Google Voice

5. Start Enjoying Free calls to US and Canada

6. Use SIP clients Apps for iPhone, iPad and Android phone like "Talkatone" for making calls directly over wifi


Great Site to make calls to US directly from Browser no need to install application
http://www.icall.com

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Wednesday 27 February 2013

Best Debugging Reversing Tools

Best Debugging Reverse Engineering Tools 

http://www.woodmann.com/collaborative/tools/index.php 

http://thelegendofrandom.com/blog/sample-page

http://thelegendofrandom.com/blog/tools



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Friday 1 February 2013

Latest News

Best Latest News Sources for me
I have found these web sites very useful for day today live news

1. Google 
    http://www.news.google.com 
    http://www.news.google.co.in 

2. IBNLive 
    http://www.ibnlive.com

3. Science and Technology News
    http://phys.org/

4. International News
    http://www.cnn.com
    http://www.rt.com


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Monday 21 January 2013

IP Lookup on Google Map

Just copy paste the IP Address in the text box and click Discover / Check ,
it will show you the city on google map

http://www.ipfingerprints.com/


http://www.infosniper.net/

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Friday 11 January 2013

Top 10 Bollywood Songs

Top 10 Songs for the week



http://www.hummaa.com/music/charts/songs/


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