Why Linux Is Better........ ???

Ok I am not saying GNU/Linux is better then Windows or even Mac OS X, I have used all three operating systems (Windows XP, Vista, 7, Mac 9, Panther, Tiger, Leopard, Ubuntu Linux). Even though "Linux" is just a Kernel I am referring to it as an OS for simplicities sake.

Here is a fun site I ran across giving reasons to give Linux a try! (Since it is FREE and most come with live CD's so you dont have to change anything on your comp!) He makes some good points.

check out the website Why Linux Is Better

I run Ubuntu and Windows 7 in a dual boot. I have also run Mac OS X and Windows in a dual boot as well. I personally find different things that I like about each OS and if I could have all of them on my Laptop I definitely would (OSx86 - Hackintosh - Doesnt have drivers for my Wireless, Sound, and iffy on the Graphics part too).
So instead of a Tri Boot I have Linux and Windows and Mac running in a VMWare Workstation Virtual Machine.

Anyways give that site a look! You might find something you like ;)

AT&T To Enable MMS By The End Of The Month

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I couple of weeks ago i got an email from my AT&T ninja , and he told me that they will enable MMS with the new iPhone OS 3.1 . What he told me , was similar to what we’ve heard at WWDC 09: “later this summer”.

Today, a modmyi user just reported that he updated to iPhone OS 3.1 and he saw that the MMS button was present in the text.app . He called AT&T to see whats going on , and they said they can enable MMS on his phone.

I JUST UPDATED TO 3.1FW AND WENT TO TEXT MY WIFE AND I SAW THE LITTLE CAMERA ON MY TEXT SO I CLICK ON IT AND I WAS ABLE TO CHOOSE THE PIC TO SEND AND IT STOP AND THE END, SO I CALL AT&T, SO THEY CAN ENABLE THE MMS ON MY iPHONE, AND THEY TOLD THE MMS GOING TO BE ENABLE THIS WEEK OR MONDAY JUST GIVE THEN TILL THE END OF THE MONTH.

That’s all the info we know so far. If something new will pop up, FSMdotCOM will let you know about it. Stay tuned…

Installed Ubuntu 9.04 - Took 5 attempts

I was set on installing Ubuntu onto a 30GB partition I made just for the occasion. It took me 5 tries to get Ubuntu installed, but now that its installed.. Its great! I am really liking it!
I believe it was user error for why it would not install but even so it was very frustrating. Once I was able to get it to install correctly the install went very smoothly and it was very, very easy.

Ubuntu's UI reminds me heavily of Google Android's UI (Google's Open Source Smartphone OS for those who dont know). Since Android is running on the linux kernel aswell as Ubuntu that would be make some sense.

Anyways I am finding myself pleasantly surprised while typing this using a brand new OS (new to me).

Very cool! I am now anxious to try other Linux distros because I know many people like other ones better then Ubuntu

iRealSMS 2.0.9.3 and iRealQuickSMS 1.0.3.1 Cracked!

studguy1 over at xSellize has successfully cracked iRealSMS and iRealQuickSMS.

Here is a quick How To on cracking both apps!

iRealSMS 2.0.9.3

Install Instructions:
- Install iRealSMS from Cydia. Reboot when asked.
- Download the Windows Keygen and run it to create Activation Code.(case sensitive)
- Start iRealSMS and click 'Purchase or Activate', then click Activate
- Enter any email address and the activation code (case sensitive) when prompted.
- You should get a Valid Serial prompt.

----------------------Online Check Patch (Optional)-----------------------------

Everytime the app starts it connects to irealsms website to verify the serial.
Right now the keygen serials are valid, but that could change! So, to be on the safe side disable the check
by editing the /etc/hosts file as described below

1. SSH into the iPhone using your favorite SSH client and navigate to the /etc directory
2. Find the file hosts in the /etc directory and open it to edit
3. Add the following line below the last line in the hosts file and save the file

127.0.0.1 www.irealsms.com

iRealQuickSMS

Install Instructions:
- Install iRealQuickSMS from Cydia. Respring when asked.
- Download the Windows Keygen and run it create Activation Code (case sensitive)
- Start iRealQuickSMS and click Purchase, then click Activate
- Enter any email address and the activation code (case sensitive) when prompted.
- You should get a Valid Serial prompt.

----------------------Online Check Patch (Optional)--------------------------------
Everytime the app starts it connects to irealsms website to verify the serial.
Right now the keygen serials are valid, but that could change!
So, to be on the safe side disable the check by applying the patch below.
- Download the patched iRealQuickSMS file from here
- Replace the iRealQuickSMS file in /Applications/iRealQuickSMS.app folder
- Make sure 'iRealQuickSMS' has execute permissions (0755) after copying to iphone.


Enjoy a fulling cracked iRealSMS experience!

Thanks to studguy1

Android? Should I?

So I am kind of getting tired of Apples crappy notification system, the lack of multi-tasking(true multi-tasking), and just the overall restrictions.. But I love my iPhone 3GS and I dont think I am going to be getting rid of it.

Should I buy an Android phone so I can swap SIMs? If I did I would have to buy the G1, myTouch 3G, or HTC Hero. None of which work on AT&T's 3G network.
It is rumored AT&T is going to be launching an Android powered phone which is called the HTC Lancaster but recent rumors state that the phones launch was canceled.

What should I do on this topic? Wait and see if AT&T gets an Android phone, get one already on the market and unlock it, or third option: Get a Windows Mobile phone?

Any ideas?

Phonedog: iPhone 3GS vs HTC Hero.

I was watching this for 4 reasons:
1 - I like phones
2 - I have an iPhone 3GS, I like looking at the competition.
3 - I like Android
4 - I subscribe to Phonedog on YouTube

Anyways! I thought I would post this because Noah from Phonedog does some great reviews and I know many people are interested in the HTC Hero and I know many people are interested in the iPhone 3GS since its the new toy so far this year.

Anyways I thought this would be interesting.

Check it out

Also make sure to check out http://phonedog.com (I just thought since I am posting a video from them I should link back .. I was not asked to)

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Enjoy

PrivaCy: Block iPhone Apps From Spying On You

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New day, new app in Cydia: PrivaCy. Saurik just released this app in Cydia, and it was created to address concerns about App Store applications which track usage information and even location information for developers to analyze. As always, Saurik, is a good pedagogue and friend of the community and offers an explanation for the app:

It has recently come to the attention of angry Cydia users that they are being watched by many of the applications they have installed from the App Store.Sites like I-phone-home have been discussing this in detail, leading to a post on the Dev-Team Blog about one provider in particular: Pinch Media.

Pinch Media, however, is not the only tracking provider: on the iPhone alone there are three other companies: Flurry, Medialets, and Mobclix.Developers integrate these systems for much the same reason people use Google Analytics: to better understand how their customers use their products.

Unfortunately, due to the restrictions Apple places on their App Store, these providers are unable to directly interface with the users they affect.Instead, they rely on developers of every single application to document what information is being logged, and allow users to “opt-out” if they desire.

Thanks to applicatons like redsn0w and Cydia, however, these restrictions are no longer important: a system-wide global “opt-out” setting is now possible.Pinch Media realized this fact, and took the lead in contacting me regarding getting this feature out there to all the users of jailbroken devices: they care.

With BigBoss, we then contacted all of the other providers, getting not only their blessing, but also their technical expertise in disabling their systems.The result is PrivaCy: a new Settings panel that allows you to selectively opt-out of sending anonymous usage statistics to each of these providers.This extension was a team effort, and was able to be executed as quickly as it was thanks to the help and interest of the companies involved.