iPad comes to India

Apple's much awaited gadget iPad on 28thJan made its official debut in India. Available in six variants.

iPad will come in the range of Rs.27,900/- (16GB, Wi-Fi) &

Rs.44,900/-(64GB,Wi-Fi+3G).

iPad, Which was so far being available through overseas markets or in the grey market, is likely to gain popularity in India as more private operators introduce their 3G services, providing better internet surfing and download spee for the gadget users.

How to Install google-talk voice and video on Opensuse (Linux)

Google has released voice&video chat plugin for rpm and Debian packages.

It is easy to download & install the package.

Steps to follow:

step 1) Download the tarball file with this link http://bit.ly/hodr9S

(normally it will save this name google-talkplugin.tar.bz2 )

step 2) After download , change the permission using following command in terminal

# chmod +x google-talkplugin.tar.bz2

Then it will change to executable mode.

step 3) you have to untar and unzip that file using following command

# tar xvf google-talkplugin.tar.bz2

Then it will display the extracting details something like following snippet.

tar: Record size = 8 blocks

opt/

opt/google/

opt/google/talkplugin/

opt/google/talkplugin/libnpgoogletalk.so

opt/google/talkplugin/lib/

opt/google/talkplugin/lib/libCg.so

opt/google/talkplugin/GoogleTalkPlugin

usr/

usr/share/

usr/share/doc/

usr/share/doc/google-talkplugin/

usr/share/doc/google-talkplugin/changelog.Debian.gz

usr/lib/

usr/lib/iceape/

usr/lib/iceape/plugins/

usr/lib/midbrowser/plugins/

usr/lib/midbrowser/plugins/libnpgoogletalk.so

usr/lib/mozilla/

usr/lib/mozilla/plugins/

usr/lib/firefox/plugins/

usr/lib/firefox/plugins/libnpgoogletalk.so

usr/lib/firefox/plugins/libnpgtpo3dautoplugin.so

step 4) Restart your browser.

Then it should work :)

Thats it.

How to Enable Desktop Notification in Gmail

Today google chrome released a new feature 'Chat & email notification' of Gmail for google chrome browser.
By enabling this we can get notification similar to gtalk notification, even we are working with other tabs or windows.
It is easy to enable or disable this feature .

Steps:
1) Go to settings on top right of gmail window.

2)Under general tab you will find Desktop notification , you can check / un-check depending upon ur requirement.

3) And Save the changes.

This feature will soon come up with other web browsers like firefox, IE, opera too.

MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY(MNP): IDEA (SPICE)

Idea cellular has walked into the world of MNP by launching a simple tariff plan under which all calls will be charged at 1p/second.

Idea cellular has launched a dedicated MNP Pack which costs Rs. 37 in all which includes Rs. 19 towards the MNP Porting charges and also the Sim cost. Apart from providing features like CLIP, Call Wait-Call Hold, Call Divert, SMS, Pre activated National / International Roaming, Voice Mail on Request, Multimedia Messaging, GPRS along with a talk time of Rs.5, this tariff will be applicable for a period of 365 days. Idea cellular is not offering any freebies to the customers like TATA DOCOMO and BSNL announced even before the launch of MNP.

Procedure to shift your existing number to Idea cellular:
First you will need to generate a Unique Porting Code (UPC) from your mobile number. To generate this code you just need to send SMS as “PORT” (space) mobile number to 1900.
After sending sms, visit your nearest My Idea store, submit mandatory documents and fill the Customer Application Form and Port-in form, pay Port-in fee of Rs. 37 (includes Rs. 19 as Porting charge + Rs.18 as New Sim card charge), get a new Idea SIM and request for port-in.
Now, new SIM purchased will be activated within 7 working days. Activation date and time will be informed to you through SMS. As soon as you receive sms, you need to insert the Idea SIM into your phone and enjoy the services of Idea cellular.

For further assistance, you can also call 98120 12345 which is the customer care number of Idea cellular.

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) : TATA DOCOMO

Tata Docomo MNP service will be starting by this Jan 20th.

As, Tata DOCOMO believes in doing the new and simple always, there is not much lengthier procedure to go for transferring your number.

In just 3 simple steps away, An SMS, a few documents and a few days is all it takes for you to join the family of Tata DOCOMO.

For PrePay customers:

For PostPay customers:

If you don’t have time to do all the above then, you can also http://bit.ly/hv0tGY by just filling in some details like Name, Mobile Number, Circle and City and then after filling and sending this form online an executive from TATA DOCOMO will get in touch with you and will help you in getting your number transferred.

For Details call 1800-266-0000 (Toll free)

For more details on MNP , read my previous post dated Nov 19th 2010

Reliance Netconnect for Opensuse

It is now simple to get in connect with Reliance Netconnect for Opensuse (Linux).
Procedure:
Download a new version of wvdial software. Its hardly about 90KB in size.
Install it in whichever folder it suits.

Procedure to install wvdial software:
1. Download wvdial (tar.gz file) from net. http://linux.softpedia.com/progDownload/WvDial-Download-10580.html
i.e.,wvdial-1.61.tar.gz (Latest version at the time of writing blog)
2. Extract the tar.gz file using following command.
home/avinash #tar zxf wvdial-1.61.tar.gz
3.It will create a directory it the folder , something like wvdial-1.61

once it is done, you need to do following things
Open a terminal window.
1. Log in as root, i.e. type su - then enter the root password.
2. Then use vi to edit/modify the following file “/etc/wvdial.conf”.

it should look something like this:

[Dialer Defaults]
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Phone = #777
Idle Seconds = 300
Password = 93xxxxxxxx
Modem Type = Analog Modem
Stupid Mode = 1
Compuserve = 0
Baud = 9600
Auto DNS = 1
Dial Command = ATDT
Ask Password = 0
ISDN = 0
Username = 93xxxxxxxx

Enter your phone number in the username and password's place,
then save it by :wq

Then configuration is alomost done.

Finally you need to run wvdial.
for example:for Tata photon, command is as follows
/home/avinash # wvdial tata
For Reliance netconnect
/home/avinash # wvdial reliance

It should look something like following immediately after running above command

--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60
--> Warning: section [Dialer reliance] does not exist in wvdial.conf.
--> Cannot get information for serial port.
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATZ
ATZ
OK
--> Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
OK
--> Modem initialized.
--> Idle Seconds = 300, disabling automatic reconnect.
--> Sending: ATDT#777
--> Waiting for carrier.
ATDT#777
CONNECT
--> Carrier detected. Starting PPP immediately.
--> Starting pppd at Sat Nov 27 18:37:09 2010
--> Pid of pppd: 8316
--> Using interface ppp0
--> local IP address 115.242.149.130
--> remote IP address 220.224.141.145
--> primary DNS address 202.138.103.190
--> secondary DNS address 202.138.117.60
--> Script /etc/ppp/ip-up run successful
--> Default route Ok.
--> Nameserver (DNS) Ok.
--> Connected... Press Ctrl-C to disconnect


Then you can browse internet seamlessly.
To disconnect just press Ctrl-C.

MNP: Mobile Number Portability

MNP – How Would It Work For Users?
The first phase on MNP is rolling out on 25th November from the Harayna Circle. This is how Mobile Number portability would work for a normal user.

1. Send the following SMS to 1900 – PORT – eg. PORT 9123456789
2. You will get an SMS with your unique porting code. This is a unique number will be maintained along with your mobile number with a third party called MNP Service Provider. The unique code has a expiry time. You need to apply to the new preferred operator with that code within the stipulated time.
3. The new operator will communicate with existing operator and ask for permission. If approved the new operator will set a time for porting and communicate this to MNP provider and existing operator.
4. On the set date and time, the current operator will disconnect the number and pass the message to MNP provider.
5. The new operator will now claim that number and MNP maintains a central database with the new details.

FAQ’s

1. What is the cost of switching an operator through MNP?
The max. charge can be Rs.19. This has to be paid to the new operator. The operator can choose to charge you lesser.

2. Can i change operator multiple times using MNP?
Yes. Though there is a limitation of how frequently you can change the operator. Once switched you cannot change the operator for the next 90 days.

3. Will my mobile number be disconnected during porting?
Yes. During disconnection from old and connecting to new operator you number will be dead for about 2 hour.

4. How much time will the whole process take?
According to rules set by TRAI, it shouldn’t take more than 4 days for the complete process from the time of applying to new operator.

5. Can i carry forward my prepaid balance to the new operator after MNP?
No.

6. Can a postpaid user apply for MNP?
Yes. The old operator will approve only after all dues are cleared.


-Courtesy : www.plugged.in

Pycon India 2010

Last weekend (25th and 26th sep) got another chance to attend the much awaited conference 'Pycon India 2010'. Registered a month before the event.

It is just like a festival for python progammers, developers , newbies.

It was my first ever conference which is related to Python.

The conference consists of tight schedules of talks from the experienced people in python.

The conference running in 3 different auditoriums simultaneously, people were attended topics of their interests.

FOSSEE was conducted an interesting session about introduction about python for newbies and engineers, that was much helpful for those who new to python.

There were lot of interesting talks happens.

I liked much sessions, here are the few in that

*Introduction to python and how i learnt it

*Python on Mobile phones

*Building multimedia applications using GStreamer and python

and i missed the hit session of this conference 'Device interfacing with python and ZIO.

I won't worry about the missed session because this time Pycon conference has arranged to distribute dvd's,

which contains all the content (videos and slides) of the conference will be available for people who want them. I guess dvd costs Rs600/-

BCB9

I got the chance to attend the 'barcamp Bangalore' today.

This event usually happens twice a year.

It was nice and better experience than my previous barcamp(bcb4) in 2007.

But this time the event was scheduled for only one day , previous bcb's usually had the 2 day schedule.

This time i somehow managed to attend 4-5 sessions, that too more towards Mobile development platform and application related.

1 Visualizing Government Data
2 A killer Mobile app Framework - Sencha Touch
3 SEO 101 , Local search and Universal Search Optinization
4 Open discussion : smartphone platform wars !
5 Android programming for Desktop Programmers.

It was nice meeting folks after a long time.

python programming

Its nice way to start programming in python from the scratch is 'Beginning Python' by Apress publishers. I started learning this book from past 10-15 days, why i feel comfortable with this book , it will take you from very basics, simple programs to very complex one. The flow of explanation is nice.

Specially it contains 10 Projects at the end of the book, by learning and try to implement it at that time we really understand how and where python is useful and how powerful it is.

Title : Beginning Python

Author : Magus Lie Hetland

Publisher : Apress

Price : Rs 529/- (India)

mP3 skype recorder

The best way to record the conversation when your using skype.

- Record both end voices.

- Automatically saved to mp3 format in the separate folders

- Available for Windows/Linux/Mac..

-Simple and easy to use

Team viewer

Team viewer : Remote support.
I found the best & ideal solution for online collaboration, while google. And i tried too. Its very simple and easy than other softwares.
With TeamViewer you can remotely control any computer as if you were sitting right in front of it - even through firewalls.

Use full add-on's for Mozilla firefox

Integrated Gmail:
Gmail + Google Calendar + Google Reader + ... + Gmail Labs = Integrated Gmail
All your Google Needs in One Place!
Have a look and feel of the home page of gmail , once after the add-on is installed.

I use firefox browser to browse. It has many plugins(around 5000 in all category).
Add's can be blocked using plugin's.
One of the plugin is adblock+ which is very power full and easy to configure.
After installing firefox, go to mozilla site an select add-in.

I am using these add-on/extensions

adblock plus

Colourfulltabs

Download statusbar

Downloadhelper - Downloads images and videos from popular sites

DownThemAll - Power full down loader

PDF Download

RealPalyer Browser Record Plugin

SearchPreview

Xmarks - Bookmark Sync and Web Discovery - used to synchronize book marks with multiple computer.

and few others

Download Manager

I got one beautifull down load manager "Down them all" while i am googling for some thing.
* In 'Down them all' you can increase the download speed up to 400%.
* procedure to install is simple , just login to website , and click 'add-on to firefox', it will be automatically added to your firefox.
for more info https://addons.mozilla.org/

Slax

Wherever i go i used to carry an Small OS with me that to in a 256MB memory Pendrive (stick) to work in any passion irrespective of system configuration, operating system which is installed.....!!!!!!
surprised ...????

Yes it is the OS by name SLAX from Slackware distribution.
* Slax is a modern, portable, small and fast Linux based operating system.
* It requires hardly a 200 MB of memory.
* It is having a collection of all the basic preinstalled softwares (packages)

for a detailed info check www.slax.org