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Create Input Method Table for SCIM - Linux

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:34:00 +0000

Commonly people form country which has its own alphabet and writing system, usually has a standard keyboard layout to type or write something with their writing system especially for not latin alphabet, with this we can write documents, articles, make logo and anything which comply such writing system, actually there is still another way to fulfill our needed without changing our keyboard layout, but we can still typing any inscription we desire just like typing with common keyboard layout (common English keyboard layout)

SCIM (Smart Common Input Method) token form wikipedia.org it's “an input method (IM) platform containing support for more than thirty languages”.

There are lots of IMEs that have been developed for all of the most commonly used language in the world and are well supported in Linux, there are similar programs such IBus and UIM. Thought there are many input methods available, but sometimes we may need something special which we will not find IMEs for these language (at least now) or we want to input existing supported language more conveniently, or may be if we are not a native speaker, it will be pain to use existing IMEs, and may be not convenient at all.

With SCIM, we can create table based input method without programming. The mechanism of using input table method with SCIM is actually just like we create shortcut for some special symbol, we mapping keyboard button to display symbol that we want.

With the assumptions that our system already have the fonts and just lack suitable IME, in my case I want to type in Javanese script (not java script :-D) it's an ancient writing system used in Java island Indonesia

First we need to do is to install the SCIM it self, you can install this package from your repository, we only need 2 packages, 'scim' and 'scim-table', in my system (using Arch Linux) I installed this package using pacman

#pacman -Syu

#pacman -S scim scim-tables

Then I edited the default table form /usr/share/scim/tables to suite my needed

SCIM_Generic_Table_Phrase_Library_TEXT
VERSION_1_0
### Begin Table daefinition.
BEGIN_DEFINITION
UUID = 8bcd08b9-af58-43d8-9031-b2eaf386de6a
SERIAL_NUMBER = 20131106
NAME = Javanese
ICON = /usr/share/scim/icons/Javanese.png
LANGUAGES = id_ID
AUTHOR = Andry Widya Putra
STATUS_PROMPT = JV
KEYBOARD_LAYOUT = Unknown
VALID_INPUT_CHARS = ';-,.0123456789ABCDEGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuwxyz)+/*\<>
### KEY_END_CHARS =
### SINGLE_WILDCARD_CHAR =
### MULTI_WILDCARD_CHAR =
SPLIT_KEYS = apostrophe
COMMIT_KEYS = space
FORWARD_KEYS = Return
### SELECT_KEYS =
PAGE_UP_KEYS = Page_Up
PAGE_DOWN_KEYS = Page_Down
### MODE_SWITCH_KEYS =
### FULL_WIDTH_PUNCT_KEYS =
### FULL_WIDTH_LETTER_KEYS =
MAX_KEY_LENGTH = 5
SHOW_KEY_PROMPT = TRUE
AUTO_SELECT = TRUE
AUTO_WILDCARD = FALSE
AUTO_COMMIT = FALSE
AUTO_SPLIT = TRUE
AUTO_FILL = TRUE
DISCARD_INVALID_KEY = TRUE
DYNAMIC_ADJUST = TRUE
ALWAYS_SHOW_LOOKUP = TRUE
USE_FULL_WIDTH_PUNCT = FALSE
DEF_FULL_WIDTH_PUNCT = FALSE
USE_FULL_WIDTH_LETTER = FALSE
DEF_FULL_WIDTH_LETTER = FALSE
END_DEFINITION

First we need to create new unique id for the table, run this command in terminal

uuidgen

Copy and paste the output to our table

UUID = 8bcd08b9-af58-43d8-9031-b2eaf386de6a

Change the serial nummber, I make it the date I create the table in YYYMMDD format

SERIAL_NUMBER = 20131106

Set the name for the icon, then copy my icon into /usr/share/scim/icons/

ICON = /usr/share/scim/icons/Javanese.png

Set the name of the table

NAME = Javanese

I commented out these variable because I don't know what the do :-D

### KEY_END_CHARS =

### KEY_END_CHARS =
### SINGLE_WILDCARD_CHAR =
### MULTI_WILDCARD_CHAR =

Changed “LANGUAGES” variable to suit your language, if you doubt this, you can fill it with en_US

LANGUAGES = id_ID

You can change the author to your name and email if you want

AUTHOR = Andry Widya Putra <andrywidyaputra@gmail.com>

I changed my status prompt to

STATUS_PROMPT = JV

Then next part is important, enter all of the valid input characters, these are the characters on our keyboard that we will map to our new special symbols. The capital letters allow us to map extra symbols by using the Shift keyboard

VALID_INPUT_CHARS = ';-,.0123456789ABCDEGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuwxyz)+/*\<>

For this input table I make the maximum key length to 5

MAX_KEY_LENGTH = 5

I set auto-commit to false so I can select the options of symbol from a menu

AUTO_COMMIT = FALSE

because I will choosing the symbol from the list, I set the dynamic adjust to true

DYNAMIC_ADJUST = TRUE

Next part is where we assign values for all of the keys, this is the table data. There are three values on each line and separated by tabs. The first value is the input key we press on keyboard, second value is the output (we can input unicode code from our font to map the symbol). The third values is the frequency of the symbol. We can map many characters to a single key or string. The IME will then give us a list with choices, the character with highest frequency will be at the top of the list

we should write everything between BEGIN_TABLE and END_TABLE section

BEGIN_TABLE
h ꦲ 1
hra ꦲꦿ 1
END_TABLE

Save it with the name we want with *.bin extension, mine is “Javanese.bin” than install it by copying it into /usr/share/scim/tables/

To start SCIM in every login (assume for all desktop environment support), add this to your profile environment (mine is /home/user/.config/openbox/environment, you can add to /home/user/.profile)

export XMODIFIERS=@im=SCIM
export GTK_IM_MODULE="scim"
export QT_IM_MODULE="scim"
scim -d

After that we need to logout, relogin and start SCIM.

That's it, our input table is ready to be used. Activate the input method by pressing Ctrl-Spacebar.

LinkedIn Steps To Protect Members Password

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 05:27:00 +0000

After the rumor about password of LinkedIn User that has been stolen and posted in online hacker community in Russia, then LinkedIn ask for apologize and doing action to protect the user. Vicente Silveira, Director at LinkedIn in his blog said that 6,5 million password has been posted in hacker website.

According to Silveira, most of the password is still in encryption condition (hashed). He admitted few of this hashed password has been decrypted and published. Fortunately email login related to the password was not go on public. He said that there is no report about access to user account related to this issue.

LinkedIn, as Silveria said on LinkedIn Blog "It is of the utmost importance to us that we keep you, our members, informed regarding the news this week that some LinkedIn member passwords were compromised. We want to reiterate that we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused our members.", LinkedIn has locked and protect user account which the password is stolen.

LinkedIn email the member and tell them the way how to reset their password. LinkedIn also has deactivated other member account which potentially able to influenced by this occurrence and then call the pertinent user to change their password. Silveria also reminds other member and suggests them to change password periodically

Meanwhile, Sophos Security, like it said in computerworld.com, about 60% hashes password of LinkedIn member posted has been cracked by hacker. So about 3,5 million password has been cracked. This thing shows how weak the password protection of LinkedIn.

Actually, whole password of LinkedIn member is already protected (hashed) using SHA-1 protocol, though SHA-1 offered protection against password cracking, but in fact it's still able to cracked.

Beside SHA-1, there is still another protection way known "salting". In this protection, a random string is added in password character before hashed. This way increase strength of password protection. Salting know is common in big company.

The professional from Sophos security was regretted LinkedIn for using just SHA-1, fortunately Silveria said that has been implementing salting after this occurrence of password cracked.

Virtualization on Linux

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 May 2012 09:34:00 +0000

What operating system do you use for your computer? Linux or Windows? I was using Microsoft Windows when I was senior high school but then I move to linux, formerly I decided to move to linux just because my desire of computer tweaking and to try a different feel of computing. I had also move back to windows because at that time I had trouble when I found problem about my computer, especially comes from my hardware. I can't play any multimedia file because my sound card and graphic card are not supported yet with Linux I used, I've tried many distros and I found the distro which most suitable with my computer Ubuntu 06.04.

But in this post, I'm not gonna talk about my ubuntu. It's Okay for me who have a long time using linux, I have already move all things to Linux, I do my job with this, but what about people who are beginners using linux, ok we can say that commonly Linux has come with many alternative application on it, such openoffice to switch microsoft office (I think openoffice is better than microsoft office), thunderbird as email client, and for you who like multimedia (graphic or audio) there are several applications available to fullfil your desire. But sometimes for some people, this applications still cannot meet with their need in any reason, like not get used to, to difficult to learn or etc, and they want to use their ultimate weapon when used Microsoft Windows, no problem there is still an emulator called wine (wine is not emulator) funny name of application I think :), it is an emulator to emulate windows software to run in linux, but it is still limited in number of software which can use with.

So how the conclusion for all of this, in one side we want to migrate in linux because it capability and performance but in one side we need Microsoft Windows application to done our job. Don't worry there are 2 more way to solve this problem
1 with dual boot
2 with virtualization

this post is to explain about virtualization in linux, what virtualization is? like it said, virtualization is to virtualize operating system inside operating system. in this case is to install Microsoft Windows inside Linux using Virtualization application, with this we are not only install application on our Linux but also install the operating system by virtualising the resource (Hardisk, Processor, Graphic, Audio etc). There are so many Virtualization application spread on internet, the famous one in Linux is VirutalBox and Qemu (Opensource). Though it's free, but the features is no less than licensed software like VMware. VirtualBox has GUI interface like VMware. To choose processor which has been supported to virtualization, you could check it in each official site. For Intel check here, and for AMD can be checked here. for Intel know as Intel VT-x technology and for AMD called AMD-V

Technology in this processor is enable the operating system we emulate to use and access directly the processor like using OS not virtualize. So the emulated OS will has speed, feature and compatibility of processor as same as when OS done with real hardware without virtualize.

In ubuntu (I use Ubuntu) we can download Qemu and VirtualBox via synaptic or from console with this steps:

to install qemu
$ sudo apt-get install qemu qemu-launcher qtemu

to install VirtualBox
$ sudo apt-get install virtualbox

or you can download the newest version of VirtualBox from official site here or install via ppa:launchpad

Ubuntu 12.04 Review

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:35:00 +0000

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, after the release in April 2012, now it ready to be downloaded and try it in our desktop. With several features it not forgot to be added on it, for this LTS version, ubuntu give warranty in the term of support for next 5 years, this warranty given either for desktop version and server version

SEVERAL EDITION OF UBUNTU 12.04

Ubuntu 12.04 comes in several edition, such ubuntu server, ubuntu desktop, ubuntu netboot, ubuntu cloud server, ubuntu studio, ubuntu core, edubuntu, xubuntu, kubuntu, mythbuntu and lubuntu.

Using Linux kernel 3.2 and GNOME 3.4 desktop, Precise Pangoling is still using Unity for it interface. However, with the several features which getting developed, ubuntu 12.04 hopes that it will be able to produce a better performance than it predecessor.

The enhanced of desktop. Though still using unity but this time the interface has been added with several improvementntuk
For customizing unity will be more facilitated in launcher setting by the interface which feel more user friendly
Rhytmbox was brought in ubuntu 12.04 in order to enhanced Banshee as default musik player.
There are new wallpaper with 14 wallpapers designed by popular photographer.
Ubuntu 12.04 using browser and e-mail client from newest Mozilla version, Firefox 11 and Thunderbird 11.0
Head-Up Display will try to offers new feel in searching and accessing application on desktop more faster
Login screen now is supported by LightDM engine so the interface of login page now available to using image from wallpaper gallery
Ubuntu one now is already integrated with Proxy feature and new Control Panel
The HUD, this feature has a simple function, just by press and hold "Alt" and then looking for anything that we've found inside "File, Edit, View" bar. But the deficiency is we have to know the name of previous function. That's why there is still "Global Menu". "File, Edit etc" bar in top of the screen will still be there when we swing our cursor on it
The Software Center, as we know that Ubuntu Linux has its own system where the developer can upload and maintain software from many channels. We can add or remove channels in order to install new software which it is not available in default, or just to keep application up to date. When we run update system, whole system and all application in this channel will be automatically updated.

Canonical as the official developer presents OS package which has a small size and can be burn in a CD, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS of desktop version and server ( either 32 bit or 64 bit) has only 700MB of size. Beside those applications above used in Ubuntu 12.04. generally is same with Ubuntu 11.10

If you want to try it, you can visit this link:

PC (Intel x86) desktop CD (for all PC based on Microsoft Windows)
Download

64-bit PC (AMD64) desktop CD
Download

64-bit Mac (AMD64) desktop CD
Download

Mac (PowerPC) and IBM-PPC (POWER5) desktop CD
Download

Gigabyte Will Announces The World's Lightest Notebook

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:37:00 +0000

Gigabyte has invited the media in Taiwan to attend the launch of the Gigabyte X11 notebook that is claimed to be the lightest in the world. Maybe, because they do not want to drown of the clamor that Computex 2012 event it will be held in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 5 to 9, 2012, Gigabyte X11 planned it launching before the event. The launch of the new X11 will be held on May 31, 2012, as stated on his official invitation.

So far, it is not known the detailed specifications offered. With the claim of being the lightest, Gigabyte gave leaked that its weight is only about 2 pounds or 0.9 kg. X11 Naming refers to the diagonal screen size of 11 or 11.6 inches.

As it want to make people curious, only these new two information is leaked. In fact, Gigabyte is not (or not) give another leak about the performance will be pointed out to as well as the segments that will be addressed.

Speculation that there are states that the use of storage media will use mini sized SSD mSATA with high-performance. As for the support of the exclusivity, the notebook will be wrapped using carbon materials instead of aluminum or plastic.

In terms of price, Gigabyte has not officially publish it. However, many analysts expect the price offered will be too high, considering the special features it offers which can be said innovative and unique.

Cougar MID Review | More Earthly Version

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:11:00 +0000

Among of the economies computers tablet which exist, this product is somewhat interesting with attractive specification and price.

Though is often amazed by the emergence of premium PC tablet computers with beautiful design, but consumer does not necessarily desperate to buy if they do not really need it, it seems that consumers are more likely to seek the alternative tablet computers which much cheaper though will be reduced in features and performance. This is where the entry level tablet computer such cougar find its market.

Cougar comes in a 7 inches display which attracted many people because it is enough to put into their pants pockets. By look for a second, we can assume that the product is classified as economical version of tablet computer. marked with a a rigid instrument panel and looks non-exclusive, looks from a physical button of navigating on the screen, the character of button volume and power button that are a bit hard.

But behind these physical shortcomings, apparently cougar offers a fairly complete range of connections. Starting from slot microSD (expansion up to 32GB), 3.5 mm earphone jack, a mini HDMI port, and mini USB connections that can be used for flashdisk, 3G modem, and a LAN (RJ-45) via an extension cable / adapter

Yes, apparently in addition of internet connection facility via WiFi, cougar is also possible to connect via commonly network cable. Internet connection through 3G channel is also possible from USB modem. However, note about the type of modem as displayed in the 3G support information

Although included in the category of cheap tablet computer, cougar carrying the Allwinner tech A10 processor 1 GHz speed combined with 512 MB RAM and Mali-400 MP graphics chip. This is clearly a fairly steady combination in its class considering an entry level tablet computers are rarely to have such specification.

Cougar has already use android 2.4 (gingerbread) though it interface is still standard. Unfortunately, the 800x480 pixel screen on this tablet computer is still highly resistive and more convenient to be access using stylus.

Specification

Processor	All winner Tech A10 1GHz
RAM	384 MB
Graphic Card	Mali-400 MP
Cellular Network	None
Internal Storage	2 GB NAND Flash
Wireless	WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), GPS
Other Connection	mini USB, mini HDMI
Camera	1,3 MP
Screen	7” / 800x480 pixel (WVGA), Resistive touchscreen
Weight / dimension	346 gram /19,8x12,2x1,3 cm

Check PC Security With Kaspersky Scan

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:16:00 +0000

Harris Interactive survey that conducted for consumers globally in March 2012 showed that 15 percent of Windows PC owners do not use any software for their digital assets.

At the same time, 60 percent of users concerned about the confidentiality of their financial data and 80 percent had experienced security threats at least once.

To overcome this problem, Kaspersky introduces a new device for detecting the status of computer security. Kaspersky Security Scan, that is the name, it is specifically intended for users who do not use antivirus solution or are still unsure with the common security software.

Kaspersky Security Scan is very easily to installed and removed. These devices can also work in conjunction with other antivirus solutions. If Kaspersky Security Scan found the problem, the user will be given advice on a full-scale protection solutions that fit like Kaspersky Antivirus, Kaspersky Internet Security or Kaspersky PURE.

Nikolay Grebennikov (Chief Technology Officer, Kaspersky Lab) said that a desktop personal computer or mobile device are still be the primary communication device by most consumers. Whereas, in reality millions of PC users around the world have a weak or no protection to use any security software.

"Kaspersky Security Scan is the great solution for such devices. By checking the security status of PC users, this tool will inform them if there are threats found and help users to get the real time appropriate protection solutions from Kaspersky Lab, "said Nikolay.

Kaspersky Security Scan is a small device, which is optimized for quick installation with no additional questions and reboot. By default, the system automatically scan performed three times a week, twice in background mode. However, these settings can be modified by the user. It also allows for either a quick scan or a whole system scan.

Once the scan is done, users will receive a report that displays a security threat were detected in some categories. Users are also will be given advice on security solutions available from Kaspersky Lab, which will help repair an infected system and provide more protection.

Although Kaspersky Security Scan can be used to detect the majority of malicious programs, but these devices are not designed to provide complete protection system and detect some complex malware, like rootkits and bootkits.

For testing the ability of Kaspersky Security Scan, you can download it via the following link www.kaspersky.com/security-scan

Behind Android Virus

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:38:00 +0000

There are so many story about virus and malware in order to drop the image of any company, for example, there is an operating system because of the frequent of being target of virus attacks so then become victims of negative campaigns, with a variety of labels such not safe, many security holes or just for the novice user and so on.

Typically, that accused party is positioning itself as the "safe" operating system is with a variety of arguments, such as supported by the community, have a layered defense, programmed by the think of security factors, and so on.

If we talk about security, basically the operating system is man-made and man-made is nothing perfect. This makes any operating system always have weakness that when it found it would be the hole to attacked.

So, the real question is not about whether an operating system is safe or not, but whether the operating system is quite interesting to be attacked or not. If there is one operating system market share getting more than 70%, it's very difficult to not get people interested to and make malware to attack it.

This assumption can be demonstrated on Microsoft Windows operating system, it has been a long time since it popular for dekstop user and use in many corporate, Windows Operating System has been the most delicious to be target of virus attack in the realm of PC. But in other side, the Windows Mobile operating system which incidentally also come from Microsoft is not attractive for malware authors.

But in the realm of smartphones, the ruler of the largest market share is the green robot Android that uses the Linux kernel. This operating system is phenomenal because just in a few years this android now able to control the world market share of smartphone and installed on 200 million devices per November 2011.

This very large market share by Android is inviting the criminals who want to get profit by creating malware. So at present, it can be said that Android is the most sexy smartphone operating system and become the target for malware authors.

Google Chrome Being The Most Popular In May

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:11:00 +0000

Until the first three weeks during May 2012, Google Chrome become the most widely used browser in the world based on reports from StatCounter website. This is the first time that can be achieved by Google with the browser.
So far, Internet Explorer dominated the internet browser because its existence that is available on every Windows operating system. With some of the advantages it has, Chrome now is able to outperform, especially in period of 14 to 20 May.

StatCounter released the statistics showing that Chrome has recorded traffic approximately 32.76%, while IE is only about 31.94%.
Still in the north America, Internet Explorer still leads, about 37% user still use it. In mainland Europe, Chrome has surpassed IE over the past two weeks, although the difference is only about 1% of users. While Firefox is vastly superior to both.
So where the most Chrome users are come from? The biggest Chrome users are from Asia and South America. In Asia, the Indian state puts Chrome as a winner though by a margin of only 8% higher than IE.
While the most striking is the user from South America about 50% of it are using Chrome. Some analysts have speculated that it was due to the popularity of social networking service from Google called Orkut which is quite famous in Brazil.
These is the following five positions of the most widely used browser worldwide during the month of May 2012:
1. Google Chrome - 32.76% 2. Internet Explorer - 31.94% 3. Firefox - 25.47% 4. Safari - 7.08% 5. Opera - 1.74%

Windows 8 RT Just Can Use IE

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:42:00 +0000

For you who await the arrival of the newest Microsoft tablet with its operating system Windows 8, here the following explanation about the product

Microsoft announced that Windows 8 operating system RT (Runtime) which will be reserved for the ARM processor supports only the Internet Explorer browser.

With this, it means that your third party browser can not run on this operating system designed for the tablet device.

Knowing this, the two big names, Mozilla and Google expressed their disappointment and trying so Microsoft can change the policies that harm them.

Mozilla General Counsel, Harvey Anderson, in his blog saying that it was a setback in the digital era. With these provisions, Mozilla regretted the monopoly actions that would destroy other developers in presenting an alternative browser.

With the third-party browser, this will make the competition more fierce in improving the quality of every browser. Microsoft has taken steps that could be wrong and will eventually face charges of third parties, Harvey said, he was sampling events in 1998 when Microsoft lost a lawsuit from Netscape on similar issues.

Google also speak up by saying that the policy would limit the user's choice and the innovation that has been created by other browser developers.

However, through his attorney, Microsoft said that they restrict the browser from a third party because the chip used for mobile devices (ARM) has the power and security methods which are unique and different, and said that ARM-based Windows RT is different from the desktop version of Windows 8

Asus Launches PC All In One and Latest Desktop

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:33:00 +0000

In the "Asus Experience 2012" organized for the media crew at Le Grandeur Hotel, Jakarta, last week, Asus is showing off several new products that are ready to help the user to enter the digital era.

One of them is Asus ET2700INKS-B062C 27-Inch Desktop (Black) Series. This Windows based PC AiO with 1920x1080 pixel 27 inch monitor with touch screen technology. Remarkably, this multitouch screen is the first in the world which capable of recognizing up to 10 touch points.

These features are become more perfect because the inclusion of the latest version Sonic Master technology, DTS Surround Sensation Ultra PC, and external subwoofer that is included in the package to increased audiovisual on PC AiO presentation.

Connectivity is available in PC ET2700 AiO include two USB 3.0 ports, port eSATA / USB 2.0, SD card reader, and HDMI port. VESA mounting an extra bonus to make the monitor can be hung on the wall like a flat screen television.

In addition to the AiO PC, Asus is also still have a desktop PC line are grouped into the category Gaming, Living Slim, and Multimedia Entertainment.

Asus Essentio CG Series comes as a set of current PC with a processor Intel Core i7 2nd Gen and reliable graphics solutions to arm the lovers of the game, work graphic arts, and visual.

Then, the CP series offers the best efficiency in working with EPU to save power consumption up to 40%, USB 3.0, and Q Fan to reduce noise levels.

Finally, the CM Series is designed for multimedia entertainment enthusiasts with a capacity up to 4TB HDD to store favorite music and videos and enjoy high definition movie experience through HDMI port.

Apple Provide a Gift For 25.000.000th Downloader

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:30:00 +0000

Based on the calculations are displayed in real time, Apple recorded that the current number of applications that have been downloaded through the App Store is almost reach to 25 billion.

If it being averaged, it means that every 2 seconds about 1000 applications continue to be downloaded from users all over the world. These figures are very encouraging for Apple.

To celebrate it, Apple announced a contest with a prize of U.S. $ 10,000 for the users who download the application in 25th billion.

As of today (Monday, 27/02), nearly 25 billion apps have been downloaded from the Apps store all over the world. Therefore, as a sign of our gratitude to the loyal users, you can win an App Store Gift Card of U.S. $ 10,000 for the 25th billion downloaders, "Apple spokesman, also published on its website.

One winner will get the voucher card which can be used to shop at iTunes Store, App Store, and iBookstore for U.S. $ 10,000.

Unfortunately the contest is valid for users who are in countries that participated in the App Store.

You can see the calculation of the number of applications that are downloaded from the users all over the world in real time by visiting the address http://www.apple.com/itunes/25-billion-app-countdown/

Mountain Lion, The Newest Mac OS X Operating System

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:59:00 +0000

Apple began to introducing new Mac OS X desktop operating system with the name "Mountain Lion". This operating system with OS x 10.8 official code is a continuation of the previous generation of Mac OS X Lion 10.7.

For now, the newly released Mountain Lion just for the developer only. While the full version will be released around the summer of this year. Yet Apple has leaked to much about the new feature that will be presented.

Described that the additional features much inspired from IOS operating system used on the iPad and iPhone. Mountain Lion was deliberately made so that Mac users feel like using the Apple gadget.

Generally there are two important things that want to highlighted here, which is the features of a more maximized iCloud and ease of migration of mobile devices with Mac.

From the security side there is a Gatekeeper feature that can be selected to be activated. With it users can protect the system from malicious threats such as malware. So the user can be more secure when utilizing Mac apps from the App Store.

To find out more complete features, you can visit Apple official website here.

Valentine Malware Shoot Facebook Users

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:52:00 +0000

Valentine is still a week away, but the nuance is starting to feel in cyberspace. Unfortunately, that was not a positive feel.

Recently, Trend Micro, a leading security company, identified the presence of valentine malware which targets facebook users in worldwide. Trend Micro reminds facebok users to be more observant and careful when accessing this largest social network, using either a mobile or via PC.

Trend Micro found a clickjacking activities that take advantage of facebook pages to carry out the action. The attack began with the discovery of a post on the wall that contains an invitation to click and install a free theme for the feel and look up of a typical personal valentine.

Trend Micro detects as TROJ_FOOKBACE.A.When executed, this TROJ_FOOKBACE.A will execute a script that displays ads from certain sites.

Users who click through browser such Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, will be lead to the installation of Environment / Facebook.com that appears in the top right of the Facebook page tab.

Furthermore, if the application is already installed, it will monitor the activities of users at once directed to a page survey, which asks the user to enter a phone number. For those who use the Internet Explorer browser, without having to install a Facebook Environment, then the user will be directed to the survey page.

However, from the Trend Micro coast up to the time of this writing, yet, no data theft techniques occured. However, this Taiwan based antivirus vendors are still warn users to beware of this valentine theme free nuanced traps.

Anonymous Threatens To Attack On January 28 Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:45:00 +0000

Not content with attacking government websites as and the American entertainment industry, anonymous spread of new threats that they would turn off the social networking site Facebook as a form of protest against the restriction of Internet freedom.

This is the conclusion of a number of parties after several videos appeared on behalf of Anonymous. The video displays images with Anonymous logo with a digital voice that states will attack the site up and invite the community to joint the attack right on January 28, 2012.

Through the video distributed via Youtube, the party claiming as Anonymous invites the community to joint the attack and help launch it using Low Orbit Ion Cannon (Loic) which is a tool to send a flood of traffic to the target. The attack determined on January 28, 2012 at 12.00 local time. They even include a guide to conduct such attacks through Youtube.

This cyber war has begun between anonymous, society, and the American government. Though SOPA and PIPA bill has been delayed, but freedom to surf restriction is still threatened. There is ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreemen) as the other laws that threaten," they said.

But this was denied by a twitter account @anonops used by anonymous, "Again We must say That We Will not Attack Facebook! Again the mass media lie." written in that account. A few hours later this account reaffirmed, saying, "AGAIN: Anonymous Facebook Threatens Shutdown jan" IS A FAKE.

Still from a twitter account which is used anonymous, @YourAnonNews also denied by saying, "FaceBook, YouTube, Twitter, and Tumblr are not going to be DDoSed. Why We would kill our way to Communicate?"

Is Anonymous split into several entrenchment? or is it just a mere threat of those who exploit the situation? But definitely the Facebook already preparing everything possible to ward off any threats directed at them. And Facebook also ensure that user data will not be distracted by this things.

In 2012, Android Malware Getting Rampant

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:04:00 +0000

Android sales increased, so does the number of its malware, in a past 2011, there are so many observer industry said that last year was the emergence of mobile malware. This means, it could be a real threat for mobile device users at the year 2012.

By increasingly widespread gadgets of android, makes rogue developers want to deploy their malware to make profits for them self.

Recently, the symantec security vendor was created a blog (can be viewed here: http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/more-fraudware-headaches-android-marketplace) regarding of new fake application called android steek and the worse thing is that this appalication is available in official site of android market.

Then symantec found a new mobile malware attempting to exploit the fears of other android users regarding the controversies of IQ carrier (can be seen here: http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/day-after-year-mobile- malware).

Android.Qicsomos malware is disguised as an Carrier IQ eraser tool, so its possible to deceive the users to download this malware. These attacks targeting to smart phone users in France with the scheme of sending text using hidden premium numbers.

It is not stop there, the malware author has also found the ways to get around the android application authorization model in certain situations. The threat was marked by a certificate issued as part of the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), completely seem like a normal application.

This enables the application to installed on particular device without having to go through the usual notice screen of licensing which usually be the main defense mechanism to face dangerous applications. So my advice to you who use android, be carefull if you wanna downlaod and install application because eventhough a trusted certificate it is still could deceive us.

Protests against the bill SOPA and PIPA Get Bustling

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:20:00 +0000

After Wikipedia.org shut down its online services for 24 hours as a form of protest, Now Mozilla.org or Firefox browser will participate as well as a protest to the United Stated Senate it is currently brewing bill SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act).

If you notice, starting on Wednesday (18 / 1), the default view Mozilla Firefox and the site displays a black background with a logo that read "Stop Censorship". The same is also done by Reddit.com and Wordpress.com

Broadly speaking, the bill SOPA and PIPA is a form of U.S. government concerns the issue of piracy through the Internet. With it, the U.S. government could unilaterally block all forms of copyright infringement and trick them with applicable law.

However, there are so many people disagree with the application that will be done later. SOPA and PIPE would be missing the target by implementing regulations that could restrict the rights of Internet users in getting any information.

Protests against SOPA and PIPA has actually been going on since a few months ago. With the increasing close passage of time planned on January 24, the protest movement's supporters and anti-SOPA PIPA was echoed even louder.

Big names who had already been protested by writing an open letter to the senate and the U.S. government in opposing it include Google, Facebook, Twitter, Zynga, eBay, Youtube, Yahoo, AOL, and LinkedIn. The open-source developers also took a part, including OpenSUSE, Fedora, and LibreOffice. Countless thousands of sites and various circles of support for the bill to cancel the SOPA and PIPA.

Some sites attempt to provide an understanding and explanation of what SOPA and PIPA would do. They also describe the impact if the bill was passed and implemented. Simple, Mozilla and Reddit is one who does that. If you want to know more, visit the following link.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SOPA_initiative/Learn_more)

(http://www.mozilla.org/sopa/?WT.mc_id=strike)

(http://www.reddit.com/#faq)

First Time Bing outperform Yahoo!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:56:00 +0000

Search engine competition is still dominated by Google. However, it is quite interesting if we look at the competition in second and third between Bing and Yahoo!.

In December 2011 study by comScore, Google is at top the list of search engines most widely used by U.S. communities with 65.9% market share.

Now attention is on the runner-up occupied by Bing, which stood at 15.1%. This is the first time Microsoft's search engine is managed to outperform Yahoo! since its launch in mid 2008. Yahoo! itself narrowly defeated with 14.5% achievement.

The signs to overtake Yahoo! Bing has been seen since mid-December 2011. At that time, both reached the same percentage of the market by 15%. However, in about three weeks, Bing was capable to infiltrating into the second position.

It should be noted, data released by comScore did not considered from the search via mobile phones and tablets. Google quick search Instant style is also ignored because its competitors did not have a similar feature.

As quoted by the Associated Press, in one and a half years, precisely since the joint venture between Microsoft (Bing) and Yahoo! entwined in search engine technology cooperation, Bing market continues to grow while Yahoo! declined. In July 2009, Bing controls only 9% of the market compared to 19% owned by Yahoo!.

However, until now, Bing is not a profitable business units for Microsoft. Operational losses worth at least $ 7 billion, Microsoft has suffered since June 2008.

I Can Always Update My Facebook Status, Though I'm Dead

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:13:00 +0000

Please do not scare when you read this article, this is not a mystics story and I'm not trying to scare you (I'll scare you when have a chance :D), still consistent with computer topic for my blog and completely no ghost. Recently, I found a website review about this facebook apps, this apps called 'If I Die'.

With this apps, Facebook user can still update their status and sending messages through theri wall though they allready death. This 'If I Die' apps, could be simply called as a testament, but it's only share memoar article and photos of its user while still alive.

How this apps works?

So, when the user of facebook still alive, the user has to chose his 3 friends in his Facebook friendlist who will he entrusted with to spread the testament. Then these 3 people will announce the news of his death of their friend through status post in Facebook.

Wilook, enterprise applications maker of 'If I Die', said the reason of making this application is because no one knows when the death came. Eran Alfonta (founder and CEO Wilook) said that with this application the user is expected to convey the impression of sweet goodbyes through words, pictures, or videos that have been made previously.

Alfonta claimed to get this idea after hearing from two friends who survived the deadly accident. Two friends Alfonta then tell the story, what if they really end up with dead and no one knows to tell the news of their death, especially to the children they left behind.

For this reason, Alfonta finally created an application called If I Die. Looking ahead, Alfonta and his developers team at Wilook plan to connect If I Die with other applications outside of Facebook.

Creating Local Repository on Ubuntu

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:38:00 +0000

Is your computer or laptop connected to the internet??

If yes, you may probably install any linux packages from the Internet or Intranet. Well, now if there is something that we don't expected occurs on our computer such system failed and requires us to reinstall our system. That means we have to redo everything from scratch, from updating our packages list to download the packages needed, and know something about this, it is truly eat much time and anoying (my personal experience, hehehehe :D).

But, there is still one solution that I think can solve the problem, by creating a local repository of packages which already installed on our computer. This method can also be implemented on a other people computer (friends, or relatives) who do not have an internet connection, but have a great willingness to learn linux.

Before we go to the tutorial, there is little information regarding this tutorial.
This tutorial only applies to debian based distro (I have done it in my ubuntu), why? because to create a local list of packages (packages list) in this tutorial, I use dpkg which a package tools from debian and its child.

For debian based distro, any packages that already downloaded with apt-get command or synaptic (GUI), is stored in the cache apt itself, so when the time needed, apt-get does not have to download it again, in consequence it is always eat space to store the packages in our drive.

Okay, because I've done it in my ubuntu so I assume that we will install the new Ubuntu system. Here are the steps:

Backup all packages that already downloaded. Just by copying all files ending in *. deb extention located in the directory '/var /cache/apt/archives' [without quote] to any folder you desire. If it posible, do not copying the packages in the same partitioned with our system where its installed.
Reinstall the system. After that, move all files *.deb extention that has been previously backed up, into the folder '/home/username/any_folder/', in my computer I moved the files to '/home/andre/repo/'
Install dpkg-dev package. This package is already available in the Ubuntu CD. For those who do not know how, you can use Synaptic Packages Manager. Insert the Ubuntu installation CD. Go to System> Administration> Synaptic Packages Manager. Click on Settings and Repositories. Check the checkbox "Instalable from CD-ROM" and then close. After that, reload it by pressing [Ctrl] + R. If the reading process from the CD-ROM package is complete, locate the package with dpkg-dev name, right click on it, select Mark for installation and then apply.
Create packages list. Open a terminal, type:

$ sudo dpkg-scanpackages repo /dev/null | gzip-9c > repo/Packages.gz

Update packages list, so that all packages that we have made and write in to Packages List can be recognized by apt (or Synaptic).

$ sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
Create a new line in the end of file, then add: deb file: /home/username repo/ (in mine : /home/andre repo/)
Then save and close. Still in terminal, apt update with the command
$ sudo apt-get update

If those steps above is done correctly, now you should be have your own local repository. Next you can install any packege you desire from this, could be from a terminal or via Synaptic Packages Manager.

Malware Predictions in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:47:00 +0000

Entering 2012, the development of cyber security and threat will facing a challenge and complex conditions. On the other hand, the awareness growing of these aspects help to suppress malware escalation level attack.

Here are some predictions that need to be a record in 2012:

Global statistics reported by Gartner indicates that the use of OS Windows 7 on a computer in the world is increased in the end of 2011 with a share of 42 percent, it is replacing Windows XP in the top rankings. These conditions will change the map that was developed by the threat of cyber criminals. In the year 2012 it is expected to be no significant change in the development of related malware attacks that target shifted to a "new" OS Windows 7 and Windows 8, by doing a by pass of security mechanisms.
Another consequence of the change from Windows XP to Windows 7 is reduced level of Conficker infections. Worm that appeared since November 2009 and became a legendary worm, and it most commonly found in the last three years.
Localized attacks will continue, ie, using social networking as a media in the form of phishing attacks and trojans. The target is clear, to steal banking related data stored on the computer.
Hacktivism. By the Increase and widespread of Internet attacks with a ideology background, a series of attacks occurred in some parts of the world. In 2012 it is expected to have increased and expanded to other parts of the world. Therefore, whether institutional or enterprise is encouraged to complete their computer system with full security to prevent the attacks of certain groups such as anonymous or something.
Data loot becomes the traded commodity. Trade the stolen information will be more intense and used for legal activities. Information search function is of course done by using botnets that are no longer limited just to steal your email address and password and limited demand on the spammers. Next botnet will develop massive data search and so complete, that information will then be traded, with the target buyer is a company to push company lead generation. For these needs, Botnets collect the information and appears as a fake online form.
Mobile communication devices will be a vector to attack a network and other critical systems. On the PC, the manual configuration and patch can be done in a matter of days so that the threat could be handled more quickly and easily, while the mobile communication devices - smartphones take a little longer. So the absence of patches and updates are on mobile communication devices become vulnerable to threats and will be much more difficult to handled.

Toshiba Mini NB505-N508OR 10.1" Widescreen Netbook

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:23:00 +0000

This is a great netbook for you who want to stay online when you mobile, with 10.1 inch, it's easy to carry in your backpack, pursue, or book bag. We can enjoy a better Internet experience on the run. Toshiba mini NB505 offering a smart, comfortdriven design and exclusive convenience for light. It turns heads with a stylish design in a spectrum of fashionable colors-brown, blue, lime green, orange and turquoise.

Specification:
Intel Atom processor N455 1.66 GHz, 512KB L2 Cache
Configured with 1GB DDR2 (works at 667MHz, max 2GB)
250GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
10.1? diagonal widescreen TruBrite display at 1024 x 600 native resolution (WSVGA) with a 16:9 aspect ratio and LED backlite
Genuine Windows 7 Starter 32-bit with a 6 cell/48Wh Lithium Ion battery pack; Battery Life (measured by MobileMark 2007): 8 hours, 21 minutes

There are a lot of netbooks like this on the market, but what really stands out on Toshiba NB505-N508BL 10.1" is the keyboard, FULL size main keys with ALL the cursor movement keys: DEDICATED UP, DOWN, RIGHT, LEFT, PGUP, PGDN, HOME and END.

When you work with excel spreadsheets, you must be ever feel really uncomfortable to move pressing fn+END/UP or fn+END/DOWN and any similar keys combination to move around, or scrolling with fn+PGUP/PGDOWN combination while reading a long web page.

Toshiba NB505-N508BL 10.1 Inch Netbook

With most netbooks you have to live with the fn key, but not in this case, you can say goodbye with that annoying moment (LOL), the NB505 keyboard is really practical and comfortable, almost like a full laptop or pc keyboard, even do the position of the keys is not standard, they let you do the work easier and faster.

Windows 7 Starter is really basic, but you can find programs, utilities and tips on the Internet to take care of the basic "missing features" like changing the background image, colors, sounds, re-size pictures, etc.

If you need a netbook for doing data processing and surfing the internet, you can try this Toshiba NB505-N508BL 10.1"

Samsung Exhibit II 4G Prepaid Android Phone (T-Mobile)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:21:00 +0000

Samsung Exhibit II 4G Prepaid Android Phone (T-Mobile) Budget-friendly and feature-rich, the Android-powered Samsung Exhibit II 4G keeps you connected to everything you love–fast. And with prepaid and postpaid calling plans from T-Mobile’s No Annual Contract, you’ll be able to pay the way you want without being tied down to a monthly contract (learn more about prepaid services below).

Combining a 1 GHz processor and T-Mobile’s blazing fast 4G network, the Exhibit II provides seamless viewing of live and on-demand channels from preloaded T-Mobile TV–including free programming from select stations like ABC News Now, FOX Sports, PBS Kids and Azteca America.

This phone is specifically designed for T-Mobile’s 4G HSPA+ mobile broadband network, which currently covers over 200 million people across the U.S. (read more about HSPA+ below). The Exhibit II 4G also offers Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking as well as the ability to share its 3G/4G Internet connection with other laptops and other Wi-Fi enabled devices.

Capture on-the-go photos and videos with the 3-megapixel camera (with DVD-quality video capture). Additionally, the Exhibit II is outfitted with a front-facing VGA camera for composing self portraits for social networks as well as video chats over 4G or Wi-Fi.

Other features include a 3.7-inch multi-touch display, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion to 32 GB, access to personal/corporate e-mail, music player, full HTML web browser with support for Flash, and up to 5.5 hours of talk time.

Moblie Entertaiment

Samsung’s Media Hub enables you to rent or purchase movies and TV shows within seconds watch from the convenience of anywhere. With Media Hub’s progressive downloading feature, you can start watching your content almost immediately as the rest of the file downloads to the Exhibit II. Plus, all Media Hub content can be shared among five Media Hub-enabled devices on the same account.

The pre-loaded T-Mobile TV app offers access to live and on-demand mobile HDTV on T-Mobile’s 4G network, including free programming from select stations like ABC News NOW, FOX Sports, PBS Kids, and Azteca America. You can upgrade T-Mobile TV to a variety of premium packages, including Prime (with ESPN Mobile TV, Disney Channel, CNBC, and more), En Español, Life & Style, and Crackle Movies.

Vitals Statistics

The Samsung Exhibit II 4G weighs 4.1 ounces and measures 4.54 x 2.35 x 0.45 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.5 hours of talk time, and up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as T-Mobile’s 3G/4G network (1700/2100 MHz; UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+).

What’s in the Box

Samsung Exhibit II 4G handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide

New Apple iMac MC813LL/A 27-Inch Desktop

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:24:00 +0000

The Ultimate All-in-One Goes All Out.

The 27-inch iMac features a brilliant LED-backlit, edge-to-edge glass display. The new iMac features next-generation Intel Core i5 quad-core processors and the fastest graphics ever in an all-in-one computer. It also brings Thunderbolt I/O technology to the desktop for lightning-fast data transfer. And a new FaceTime HD camera lets you make full-screen HD video calls. All from a beautiful, widescreen 27-inch LED-backlit display that takes up just a sliver of your desk. It’s everything you want in a desktop. Now more powerful, more advanced, and even more incredible than before.

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The iMac’s display offers a 2560 x 1440-pixel resolution (for native 1080p high-definition viewing), and it uses IPS technology to deliver consistent color across an ultra wide 178 degree viewing angle. This 27-inch model (MC813LL/A) offers improved graphics with AMD Radeon HD 6770M discrete graphics featuring 512 MB of GDDR5 memory, a 1 TB hard drive, and 4 GB of installed RAM. Other features include integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity, an SD card slot (compatible with SDHC and SDXC cards), one Thunderbolt port, a FireWire 800 port, and a total of four USB 2.0 ports

It also comes with the Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system as well as the iLife software suite, which includes the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand.

Key Features

Next-Generation Dual-Core Intel Processor

This iMac is powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 quad-core processor (dubbed “Sandy Bridge”), which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i5 increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload.

Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. And you’ll enjoy a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual experience with no additional hardware. The “Sandy Bridge” Core i5 processor also provides faster access to the installed RAM, with an integrated memory controller to connect fast 1333 MHz memory directly to the processor.

The iMac’s seamless aluminum enclosure and full range of ports, including two Thunderbolt ports

Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology

Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O (input/output) technology delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second of transfer speeds in both directions. Built into the iMac, the Thunderbolt port allows you to connect to new Thunderbolt-compatible peripherals as well as existing USB and FireWire peripherals using simple adapters. You’ll be able to move data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0 and more than 12 times faster than with FireWire 800, and you can daisy-chain multiple high-speed devices without using a hub. Thunderbolt also supports DisplayPort for high resolution displays and works with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI and VGA displays.

Bright, Colorful Display

This 27-inch, all-in-one Apple iMac features an edge-to-edge glass display that utilizes LED backlighting for improved brightness and energy efficiency as well as In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology, which delivers consistent color across a wide 178-degree viewing angle.

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Clutter-Free Desktop, You’ll be able to cut the cord with the included Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse, both of which connect to the iMac using Bluetooth wireless technology. Additionally, the Magic Mouse features a seamless Multi-Touch surface that enables you to use the same intuitive gestures used on the MacBook trackpad to easily scroll through long documents or swipe to move forward or backward through a collection of web pages or photos. And it can be configured as either a single- or two-button mouse.

And with the FaceTime HD camera placed above the display in the iMac’s thin aluminum and glass design, you’ll be able to make video calls in HD 720p resolution to friends and family on another iMac or MacBook. Additionally, you’ll be able to connect to those using an iPad 2, iPhone 4, or iPod touch.

Key Specifications

27-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with IPS technology, a 2560 x 1440-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 178-degree viewing angle (horizontal and vertical). Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display.
2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 quad-core processor (“Sandy Bridge”) with 6 MB shared L3 cache for excellent multitasking.
1 TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
4 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; supports up to 16 GB)
AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor (with 512 MB of DDR5 SDRAM discrete video memory) for high performance when playing 3D games, editing HD video, or running design software.
8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/
Built-in FaceTime camera for video chatting (up to HD 720p resolution when connecting to other Macs)
Wireless-N Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000BASE-T)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
Side-loading SDXC card slot
Four USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
Two Thunderbolt ports
Mini DisplayPort video output with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately).
Built-in stereo speakers with two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers along with built-in microphone, optical digital audio output/headphone out, optical digital audio input/audio line in
Wall-mountable with optional VESA Mount Adapter Kit.
Dimensions: 25.6 x 8.15 x 20.4 inches (WxDxH)
Weight: 30.5 pounds

What’s in the Box

iMac, Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, cleaning cloth, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation

	Apple Magic Mouse Magic Mouse is unlike any other mouse you’ve ever used. The Multi-Touch surface lets you use gestures to swipe through photos and scroll down web pages. And the entire mouse is the button, so you can click anywhere.
	Apple Wireless Keyboard The sleek aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard lets you type in front of your computer, on your lap, or anywhere within range. It’s also incredibly thin and streamlined, so it sits on your desk surrounded by nothing but glorious space.

Limited Warranty And Service

The iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a 1-year limited warranty, which can be extended to 3 years with the AppleCare Protection Plan.

Installed software

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is an even more powerful and refined version of the world’s most advanced operating system. In ways big and small, it gets faster, more reliable, and easier to use. New core technologies unleash the power of today’s advanced hardware technology and prepare Mac OS X for future innovation.

Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools, and more)

iLife helps you do more with photos, movies, and music than you ever thought possible. In iPhoto, you can browse, edit, and share your photos in stunning new full-screen views. Create epic Hollywood-style movie trailers from your home video in iMovie. And GarageBand gives you everything you need to make a great-sounding song–including tools for keeping your song in perfect rhythm and guitar and piano lessons.

iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, and iDVD)

The Most Downloaded Movies Ilegally in 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:05:00 +0000

More recently, TorrentFreak announced the list of most downloaded movies illegally using torrent applications. The list is compiled based on data reported from several sources, including thousands of BitTorrent trackers.

In the first sequence is occupied by Fast Five movies that are downloaded as many as 9.2 million times.

However this figure is still less than the film Avatar which holds the record for most downloaded movies in the year 2010 and then as many as 16 million times.

Although the overall number of downloaded movies is less than the previous year, the number of torrent users do not experience a decrease based on the current account is used to download illegally.

This small amount could be due to the enactment of increasingly strict legal system in several countries in overcoming it. Moreover, in the year 2011 is in force piracy prevention system that was pioneered by the consortium for the entertainment industry use a torrent to combat piracy.

Interestingly, box office movies such as Pirates Of The Caribbean, On Stranger Tides and Transformers: Dark Of The Moon is not included in the release list. They lost from films such as Source Code, Sucker Punch, and 127 Hours.

Here's a list of movies that were announced along with the total downloading TorrentFreak performed:

Fast Five (9,26 juta)
The Hangover II (8,84 juta)
Thor (8,33 juta)
Source Code (7,91 juta)
I Am Number Four (7,67 juta)
Sucker Punch (7,2 juta)
127 Hours (6,91 juta)
Rango (6,48 juta)
The King's Speech (6,25 juta)
Harry Potter and The Deadly Hallows Part 2 (6,03 juta)

Last month also announced TorrentFreaks film TV series Dexter as the most downloaded illegally in 2011.