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Rhodes open source framework for iPhone, Windows Mobile, RIM, Symbian and Android

getuxcom — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:54:27 +0000

Rhodes Open Source Framework

Rhodes is an open source framework to rapidly build NATIVE apps for all major smartphone operating systems (iPhone, Windows Mobile, RIM, Symbian and Android). These are true native device applications (NOT mobile web apps) which work with synchronized local data and take advantage of device capabilities such as GPS, PIM contacts and camera.

Rhodes is the ONLY smartphone app framework which has:

support for ALL smartphones
synchronized offline data
a Model View Controller (MVC) framework
an Object Relational Manager (ORM) to avoid direct SQL coding
the first mobile Ruby
a hosted development service

Rhodes takes the best of modern enterprise and web development techniques and applies them to native smartphone development

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IMDb 1.0 for Android

getuxcom — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:28:39 +0000

IMDb is the world’s largest collection of movie, TV and celebrity information.

-Find Showtimes
-Watch trailers
-Browse photos
-Get TV listings
-Track DVD/Blu-ray releases
-Explore popular charts – award winners, IMDb top 250, etc.
-Search over 1.5 million movies and TV shows

Finance 2.0.3 for Android

getuxcom — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:24:30 +0000

Finance for Android brings you streaming real-time quotes in this stock quote and portfolio application. It synchronizes with your Google Finance portfolios, allows quick access to charts and lets you view the latest market and company news.

In the version 2.0.3 international exchanges and widgets for desktop were added.

Ubuntu One Music Store

getuxcom — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:41:36 +0000

The Ubuntu One music store is bundled with Rhythmbox. But before you can use it, you’ll need to install the necessary MP3 plugins. Not to worry, just pull up Rhythmbox by clicking on the Sound applications menu. Once the application loads you’ll see the “Install MP3 Plugins” button. Click that and you’ll soon be ready to buy music from the Ubuntu One Music Store.

Prices in the store run about $.99 to $1.29 for individual songs. Albums seem to cost about $9.99 to $16.99. For the most part, the pricing seemed about the same as in Apple’s iTunes store. The Ubuntu One Music Store does not let users rate and review music though. Hopefully they’ll add that in a future version of the store since it adds a lot of value for customers.

Checkbook 3.0 for Android

getuxcom — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:23:54 +0000

Checkbook allows you to manage your money from your phone. With this app for Android you can keep track of what you have in your account (without needing to carry around a paper ledger), so that you don’t run the risk of overdrafting.

Next update will feature Scheduled transactions. This feature is only in the paid version currently.

Currency Converter 2.1 For Android

getuxcom — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:57:57 +0000

Currency Converter is a simple app for Android powered phones that does currency conversion.

New in 2.1:
- Up to the minute rates from Yahoo (previously 1 day delay)
- Top 80 currencies including commodities (previously 34)

Existing features:
- Graphs of all currency combinations
- Track multiple currencies simultaneously
- Fast & simple

Backup Android Phone with Astro File Manager

getuxcom — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:35:55 +0000

The Android operating system is designed to be very open and flexible, giving its users the chance to do more things on their phone than ever before. ASTRO helps your phone reach its full potential by giving you the tools to manage your phone.

ASTRO makes it easy to backup and restore public applications and also to install and un-install them. This means you can backup and un-install less frequently used applications, then quickly re-install them when needed. Since Android does not allow applications to be run from the SD card, this offers you the next best solution for freeing up the limit internal memory.

Sample tutorial backup on HTC Hero by backup howto
Click the Menu button on your HTC Hero device (or something similar on another phones), select Tools and tap the Application manager/Backup option. The Astro will load the application list. Select one, more or all of the applications and click the Backup button. Your software will be copied to the SD card.

Download Astro File manager

True Crypt Open Source Encryption Software

getuxcom — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:53:38 +0000

True Crypt – Free open-source disk encryption software for Windows Vista/XP, Mac OS X, and LinuxTrueCrypt is a software system for establishing and maintaining an on-the-fly-encrypted volume (data storage device). On-the-fly encryption means that data are automatically encrypted or decrypted right before they are loaded or saved, without any user intervention.

No data stored on an encrypted volume can be read (decrypted) without using the correct password/keyfile(s) or correct encryption keys. Entire file system is encrypted (e.g., file names, folder names, contents of every file, free space, meta data, etc). Files can be copied to and from a mounted TrueCrypt volume just like they are copied to/from any normal disk (for example, by simple drag-and-drop operations). Files are automatically being decrypted on-the-fly (in memory/RAM) while they are being read or copied from an encrypted TrueCrypt volume. Similarly, files that are being written or copied to the TrueCrypt volume are automatically being encrypted on-the-fly (right before they are written to the disk) in RAM. Note that this does not mean that the whole file that is to be encrypted/decrypted must be stored in RAM before it can be encrypted/decrypted.

There are no extra memory (RAM) requirements for TrueCrypt. For an illustration of how this is accomplished, see the following paragraph. Let’s suppose that there is an .avi video file stored on a TrueCrypt volume (therefore, the video file is entirely encrypted). The user provides the correct password (and/or keyfile) and mounts (opens) the TrueCrypt volume. When the user double clicks the icon of the video file, the operating system launches the application associated with the file type – typically a media player. The media player then begins loading a small initial portion of the video file from the TrueCrypt-encrypted volume to RAM (memory) in order to play it. While the portion is being loaded, TrueCrypt is automatically decrypting it (in RAM).

The decrypted portion of the video (stored in RAM) is then played by the media player. While this portion is being played, the media player begins loading next small portion of the video file from the TrueCrypt-encrypted volume to RAM (memory) and the process repeats. This process is called on-the-fly encryption/decryption and it works for all file types, not only for video files. Note that TrueCrypt never saves any decrypted data to a disk – it only stores them temporarily in RAM (memory). Even when the volume is mounted, data stored in the volume is still encrypted. When you restart Windows or turn off your computer, the volume will be dismounted and files stored in it will be inaccessible (and encrypted). Even when power supply is suddenly interrupted (without proper system shut down), files stored in the volume are inaccessible (and encrypted). To make them accessible again, you have to mount the volume (and provide the correct password and/or keyfile).

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Building Social Network With PHPizabi

getuxcom — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:48:12 +0000

PHPizabi is one of the most powerful social networking platforms on the planet. With literally thousands of websites powered by PHPizabi including everything from simple friends sites to the most complex networking super sites out there. Easy to install, use, and raising the bar on what it is to provide a reliable, fast, social networking package to raise your business to the next level.

See screenshots
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How to Install Skype in Linux Mint 9.0 Isadora

getuxcom — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:59:16 +0000

Skype is a simple software which enable you to make free calls(Audio,video and conference ) over the Internet by using VoIP protocol. It is available for all platform i.e Ubuntu, windows or MacOS. At this time skype 2.1 beta version is available for Linux Mint 9.0, you can install it using synaptic package manager or download from the skype’s website.

Some features of Skype :

Free Audio calls
Free Video calls
Free Video conference
Low call rates to call for mobile number
Now you can also call to landline numbers with skype credit
Call forwarding and voice mails features are also available

Install Skype in Linux Mint 9.0

Open Package Manager(System-Administration-Synaptic Package Manager).
Type skype in the search box ..and mark skype to install.
Click on Apply to begin.
Wait for few minutes for instalation.
Great.. The last step, you can go to the skype’s official website to register yourself for free. After completing the registration you can use that account details to make calls over the Internet.

Skype Registration

You can also install it after downloading skype from it’s official website.