Linux itu mudah

Linux itu mudah

Linux sekarang mudah instalasi dan pakainya, kecuali linux katro. Gunakan saja SUSE 10.3. Langkahnya sebagai berikut :

1. Cari dvd SUSE 10.3 atau download iso-nya terus burn ke DVD.
Kalau anda berada di kampus yang tergabung jaringan inherent silahkan download di server berikut:
ftp://kambing.ui.edu/pub/opensuse/10.3/iso/cd/
atau
ftp://kambing.ui.edu/pub/opensuse/10.3/iso/dvd/
cek MD5SUMS nya terlebih dahulu sebelum burn, kalau ok baru burn.

2. Siapkan pc dan hardisk (hardisk ini akan diformat, selamatkan data-nya dulu). Masukan dvd/cd dan restart pc. Selanjutnya tinggal klik-klik saja seperti install xp. Oh yah pilih test source dulu yah, jangan2 cd/dvd-nya error.

3. Setting Network device adalah pakai YAST. Buka yast, pilih Network Devices terus pilih Network Card. Klik lan card atau wireless device kalau mau setting IP address, gateway, dns server dsb.

4. Setting proxy juga dengan yast, pilih Network Services terus pilih Proxy. Misal proxy ditempat anda adalah 107.205.22.111 dengan port 8080. Isilah setting proxy sbb:

HTTP Proxy URL: http://107.205.22.111:8080
HTTPS Proxy URL: http://107.205.22.111:8080
FTP Proxy URL: http://107.205.22.111:8080

5. Setting repository yast, maksudnya tempat/server buat yast nyari installer-nya gitu. Pada Yast pilih Sotware terus pilih Sofware Repository. Add server berikut :

protocol : ftp
server name : kambing.ui.edu
directory name : /opensuse-packman/suse/10.3/

add lagi untuk server :

protocol : ftp
server name : kambing.ui.edu
directory name : /opensuse/distribution/10.3/repo/oss/

add lagi untuk server :

protocol : ftp
server name : kambing.ui.edu
directory name : /opensuse/distribution/10.3/repo/oss/

add lagi untuk server :

protocol : ftp
server name : kambing.ui.edu
directory name : /opensuse/distribution/10.3/repo/non-oss/

6. Sekarang lengkapi computer dengan aplikasi-aplikasi multimedia, dos emulator dsb. Aplikasi multimedia yang direkomendasikan adalah mplayer dan vlc. Pada Yast pilih Sotware terus pilih Sofware Management. Tunggu yast mensikronisasi ordengan server repository. Setelah selesai, ketik mplayer pada kolom search, pilih mplayer pada kolom sebelahnya, klik accept. Kalau sudah selesai instalasi mplayer, kembali ke kolom search, ketik vlc pilih mplayer pada kolom sebelahnya, klik accept. Untuk aplikasi lainnya, caranya juga sama.

Install/remove software juga gampang, baca aja :

http://suseroot.com/installing-removing.php?install=Download

Untuk aplikasi command line yang mengakses http seperti wget, hg (mercurial) dan anda dibelakang proxy firewall. Pada .bashrc tambahkan

http_proxy=http://username:password@proxy.example.org:8080

Kalau pasang web (web server), baca petunjuknya disini:

http://susewiki.org/index.php?title=Setting_up_Apache%2C_PHP%2C_MySQL

Kalau anda terbiasa pakai ftp client dan tidak nyaman pakai ftp command line. Install saja filezilla pakai yast. Kalau sudah terinstall tinggal dipanggil lewat terminal :

> filezilla &

Mau main game AOE di suse? baca ini deh:
http://mulyantogoblog.wordpress.com/2007/06/12/aoe-on-linux/

Mau pake matlab di suse? ini ada :

http://frankscorner.org/index.php?p=matlab12

Buat aplikasi lainnya coba baca http://frankscorner.org/

Selamat mencoba.

sumber:http://mulyantogoblog.wordpress.com/2008/01/16/linux-itu-mudah/

Mount Flashdisk di Linux

Perintah untuk mount flashdisk di Linux:

# mount -t vfat /dev/sda1 /mnt/flashdisk

Untuk mengetahui device flashdisk:

# fdisk

Jangan lupa membuat folder target di /mnt/flashdisk:

# mkdir /mnt/flashdisk

Perintah untuk unmount:

# umount /mnt/flashdisk

FL_TeacherTool kendalikan client LTSP

FL_TeacherTool adalah program yang dibuat untuk mengontrol client LTSP. Untuk saya pribadi applikasi ini hanya digunakan untuk mengirim pesan dari billing ke client, tetapi kadang dipakai juga oleh operator saya untuk melihat ID friendster pelanggan :D .Karena …eh… karena FL-TeacherTool menggunakan VNC untuk melihat segala aktivitas user.

Dibawah ini adalah screenshutnya (diambil dari situs FlTeacherTool)

Ok…tanpa banyak ba…bi….bu kita langsung aja ke bagian intinya, yaitu bagaimana cara nginstallnya di Linux ??? Tull Gak…?

Distro yang digunakan adalah PCLinuxOs 2007 yang sudah terinstall LTSP 4.2 dengan baik, sehingga disini enggak dibahas bagaimana cara install LTSPnya.

Langkah 1
1. Siapkan kopi, rokok Djarum Super biar enggak tegang
2. Siapkan Linux Box LTSP atau remote dari Laptop pake SSH (biar enggak ganggu operator yang jaga)
2. Pastikan punya akses internet, repot khan kalo bawa2 CPU kamu ke warnet.

Langkah 2
1. Masuk Linux Konsole
# su -
# isi password root
# apt-get install libfltk1.1 libfltk1.1-devel
# apt-get install binutils libbinutils2 libbinutils2-devel
# apt-get install glibc glibc-devel glibc-static-devel glibc-utils libgcc1
# apt-get install libfreetype6 libfreetype6-devel libfreetype6-static-devel
# apt-get install libdb4.2 libdb4.2-devel libdb4.2-static-devel
# apt-get install libsasl2 libsasl2-devel
# wget ftp://mirror.switch.ch/mirror/mandrake/official/2007.0/i586/media/contrib/
updates/libetpan10-devel-0.48-1mdv2007.0.i586.rpm
# rpm -ivh libetpan10-devel-0.48-1mdv2007.0.i586.rpm
# wget ftp://mirror.switch.ch/mirror/mandrake/official/2007.0/i586/media/contrib/updates/
libetpan10-0.48-1mdv2007.0.i586.rpm
# rpm -ivh libetpan10-0.48-1mdv2007.0.i586.rpm
# wget ftp://k12linux.mesd.k12.or.us/pub/K12LTSP/testing/RPMS/
fl_teachertool-0.41-2.k12ltsp.5.0.0.i386.rpm
# rpm -ivh fl_teachertool-0.41-2.k12ltsp.5.0.0.i386.rpm
# wget ftp://k12linux.mesd.k12.or.us/pub/K12LTSP/testing/RPMS/
vnc-reflector-1.2.4-2.i386.rpm
# rpm -ivh vnc-reflector-1.2.4-2.i386.rpm
# wget ftp://k12linux.mesd.k12.or.us/pub/K12LTSP/testing/teachertool-vnc/
teachertool-tightvnc-1.2.9-2.k12ltsp.4.2.2EL.i386.rpm
# rpm -ivh teachertool-tightvnc-1.2.9-2.k12ltsp.4.2.2EL.i386.rpm

3. Set Program dan Permission
ijinkan user lain (misal billing) untuk menjalankan program ini
# addgroup teachers > masukan username billing kedalam group ini
# visudo
tambahkan line berikut !
%teachers ALL=NOPASSWD:/usr/sbin/fl_teachertool
# buat link application di desktop
sudo /usr/sbin/fl_teachertool

4. Set ltsp.conf dan Vnc
# tambahkan baris berikut ini kedalam /opt/ltsp/i386/etc/lts.conf
X4_MODULE_02 = vnc
# cd /root
# vncpasswd
isikan password vnc
# cp -a /root/.vnc /opt/ltsp/i386/root/

Langkah 3
RESTART PC CLIENT !

Membuat Router Load Balancing Menggunakan Linux Ubuntu

Dengan semakin kompleks-nya jaringan, terkadang kita memiliki beberapa sambungan ke Internet sekaligus. Saya sendiri di rumah memiliki dua (2) sambungan ke Internet sekaligus, yaitu, ADSL Speedy dan RT/RW-net. Agar kedua sambungan ke Internet tersebut dapat dimanfaatkan secara maksimal, kita perlu melakukan load balancing dengan 2 sambungan tersebut agar secara paralel akses Internet dapat dilakukan.

Spesifikasi / topologi jaringan yang saya gunakan di rumah adalah sebagai berikut

Sambungan ADSL melalui eth2 IP address 192.168.1.222 dengan gateway router ADSL pada IP 192.168.1.1.

Sambungan RT/RW-net melalui eth0 IP address 10.0.148.48 melalui WiFi / Wireless dengan gateway 10.0.148.254.

Sambungan LAN melalui eth1 IP address 192.168.0.222.

Langkah instalasi router adalah sebagai berikut.

Masukan CD / DVD Ubuntu installer, pilih “install a command line system”

Set password root supaya kita dapat menjalankan perintah “su” melalui perintah

$ sudo passwd root

Pindah mode menjadi Super User

# su -

Edit informasi interface pada file /etc/network/interfaces, dapat dilakukan menggunakan vi

# vi /etc/network/interfaces

Informasi penting yang perlu di-edit pada file interfaces adalah

auto eth0
iface eth0 inet static
address 10.0.148.48
netmask 255.255.255.0

auto eth1
iface eth1 inet static
address 192.168.0.222
netmask 255.255.255.0

auto eth2
iface eth2 inet static
address 192.168.1.222
netmask 255.255.255.0

Install beberapa aplikasi pendukung agar memudahkan hidup anda seperti

# apt-get install openssh-server
# /etc/init.d/ssh restart

Selanjutnya kita perlu menset routing dan load balancing yang secara sederhana adalah sebagai berikut

/sbin/ip link set lo up
/sbin/ip link set eth0 up
/sbin/ip link set eth1 up
/sbin/ip link set eth2 up

/sbin/ip route flush table adsl
/sbin/ip route flush table rtrwnet
/sbin/ip route flush table internet

/sbin/ip addr add 127.0.0.1/8 brd 127.0.0.255 dev lo

/sbin/ip addr add 192.168.1.222/24 brd 192.168.1.255 dev eth2
# /sbin/ip addr add 10.0.148.48/24 brd 10.0.148.255 dev eth0
/sbin/ip addr add 192.168.0.222/24 brd 192.168.0.255 dev eth1

/sbin/ip rule add prio 10 table main
/sbin/ip rule add prio 20 table adsl
/sbin/ip rule add prio 30 table rtrwnet
/sbin/ip rule add prio 40 table internet

/sbin/ip route del default table main
/sbin/ip route del default table adsl
/sbin/ip route del default table rtrwnet
/sbin/ip route del default table internet

/sbin/ip rule add prio 20 from 192.168.1.0/24 table adsl
/sbin/ip route add default via 192.168.1.1 dev eth2 src 192.168.1.222 proto static table adsl
/sbin/ip route append prohibit default table adsl metric 1 proto static

/sbin/ip rule add prio 30 from 10.0.148.0/24 table rtrwnet
/sbin/ip route add default via 10.0.148.254 dev eth0 src 10.0.148.48 proto static table rtrwnet
/sbin/ip route append prohibit default table rtrwnet metric 5 proto static

# Set up load balancing gateways
/sbin/ip rule add prio 40 table internet
/sbin/ip route add default proto static table internet \
nexthop via 192.168.1.1 dev eth2 weight 1 \
nexthop via 10.0.148.254 dev eth0 weight 1


Konfigurasi di atas membutuhkan tiga (3) tabel routing tambahan, yaitu, adsl, rtrwnet dan internet yang kita masukan dalam file /etc/iproute2/rt_tables, isinya kira-kira sbb,

120 adsl
121 rtrwnet
123 internet




Selanjutnya kita perlu menset NAT / proxy agar dapat sekaligus melakukan NAT ke dua (2) interface yang berbeda, yaitu, 192.168.1.222 dan 10.0.148.48. Adapun perintahnya adalah sebagai berikut,

/bin/echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward

/sbin/iptables -F
/sbin/iptables -P INPUT DROP
/
/sbin/iptables -A INPUT -i eth1 -j ACCEPT
/sbin/iptables -A INPUT -i eth0 -p tcp -s 0/0 --dport 25 -j ACCEPT
/sbin/iptables -A INPUT -i eth2 -p tcp -s 0/0 --dport 25 -j ACCEPT
/sbin/iptables -A INPUT -m state --state ESTABLISHED,RELATED -j ACCEPT
/sbin/iptables -A INPUT -p tcp -i eth0 -j REJECT --reject-with tcp-reset
/sbin/iptables -A INPUT -p tcp -i eth2 -j REJECT --reject-with tcp-reset
/sbin/iptables -A INPUT -p udp -i eth0 -j REJECT --reject-with icmp-port-unreachable
/sbin/iptables -A INPUT -p udp -i eth2 -j REJECT --reject-with icmp-port-unreachable

/sbin/iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o eth2 -j SNAT --to 192.168.1.222
/sbin/iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o eth0 -j SNAT --to 10.0.148.48

source:http://portal.cbn.net.id/cbprtl/cybertech/detail.aspx?x=Tech+Talk&y=cybertech%7C0%7C0%7C3%7C6

What is the coolest thing you can do using Linux that you can't do with Windows or on a Mac?

Someone asked me this recently. I don't have just one answer. I compiled a list of things I thought of and emailed it to my friend...then I thought I would post it here for future reference. Feel free to add to the list! There is also a forums thread on the same topic, that I remembered as I complied my thoughts, so I stole some of the ideas posted there.

1. Upgrade to the newest version legally and without paying money
2. Have the latest version of the operating system run faster than the previous version on the same hardware
3. Easily install and run different graphical interfaces if I don't like the default setup
4. Install twenty programs with one command
5. Have the system automatically update all my installed programs for me.
6. Install the same copy of my OS (Ubuntu) on multiple computers without worrying about license restrictions or activation keys
7. Give away copies of the operating system and other programs that run on it without breaking any laws, governmental or ethical or moral, because it was all intended to be used this way
8. Have full control over my computer hardware and know that there are no secret back doors in my software, put there by malicious software companies or governments
9. Run without using a virus scanner, adware/spyware protection, and not reboot my computer for months, even when I do keep up with all of the latest security updates
10. Run my computer without needing to defragment my hard drive, ever
11. Try out software, decide I don't like it, uninstall it, and know that it didn't leave little bits of stuff in a registry that can build up and slow down my machine
12. Make a major mistake that requires a complete reinstallation and be able to do it in less than an hour, because I put all of my data on a separate partition from the operating system and program files
13. Boot into a desktop with flash and effects as cool as Windows Vista on a three year old computer...in less than 40 seconds, including the time it takes me to type my username and password to login
14. Customize anything I want, legally, including my favorite programs. I can even track down the software developers to ask them questions, contribute ideas, and get involved in the actual design/software writing process if I want to
15. Have 4+ word processor windows open working on papers, listen to music, play with flashy desktop effects, have contact with a largely happy community and have firefox, instant messaging, and email clients all open at the same time, without ever having had to beg someone for a code to make my os work, and without the system running so slow it is useless
16. Use the command "dpkg --get-selections > pkg.list" to make a full, detailed list of all software I have installed, backup my /etc and /home directories on a separate partition, and you are able to recover your system any time, easily
17. Run multiple desktops simultaneously, or even allow multiple users to log in and use the computer simultaneously
18. Resize a hard disk partition without having to delete it and without losing the data on it
19. Use the same hardware for more than 5 years before it really needs to be replaced...I have some hardware that is nearly 10 years old, running Linux, and still useful
20. Browse the web while the OS is being installed!
21. Use almost any hardware and have a driver for it included with the operating system...eliminating the need to scour the internet to find the hardware manufacturer's website to locate one
22. Get the source code for almost anything, including the OS kernel and most of my applications

I could go on, but that's long enough. :)

source:http://matthewhelmke.net/index.php/2008/02/02/32-what-is-the-coolest-thing-you-can-do-using-linux-that-you-can-t-do-with-windows-or-on-a-mac

K/Ubuntu 7.10 vs PCLinuxOS 2007 showdown

(updated disclaimer: Any comparison of distro’s can be problematic because each distro has different goals and visions. However, this comparison is written from the point of view of a new (Windows) user who is looking for options to install.)

Due to limited harddisk place, and partly because of my desire to try something new, I erased my PCLinuxOS 2007 to try out the new Ubuntu 7.10 (and also Kubuntu). What I present now are some impressions of my use of both operating systems, and I must say at the onset that even though I do not have any personal stake on either distribution (I am not a fanboy), I am left feeling that PCLinuxOS is by far the best choice for new Linux users available today.

Because I have previously talked about PCLinuxOS, this article will focus more on my experience with K/Ubuntu in relation to my past PCLinux (basic) experience. Also, since I’ve used both Kubuntu and Ubuntu (or rather I installed KDE from my Ubuntu installation) I will mix both versions together… though being reasonably aware of the look-and-feel differences between KDE and GNOME).

Installation impressions:

Ubuntu: My personal experience in installing Ubuntu’s 7.10 was quite painful, partly because I first got corrupted files from a Taiwan mirror (even though the MDSUMS were correct!). Furthermore, the installation procedure is quite long, took more than 30 minutes, where today the benchmark for one-CD linux installs must be under 30. What is upsetting however is that there was very little information as to what was actually happening to my computer once the installation started… and worse there was no way of configuring what was being installed and what not. The best thing about the Ubuntu installer is the migration assistant, which while I didn’t use this time round (I now have clear differences between what I do with Windows and what I do with Linux), it was a cool trick. The other really cool thing about Ubuntu is its GRUB installer, which recognizes everything!

PCLinux: PCLinux’s installer is also pretty unhelpful. Going for simplicity, you’re eventually left at the mercy of the machine to do what it is programmed to do. But unlike Ubuntu, PCLinux is much faster, even it’s LiveCD feels faster. The other tweaks of Ubuntu can be missed, and I was particularly unhappy with PClinux’s inability to recognise my openSUSE partition. But still, it was pretty ok.

Verdict: In comparison with openSUSE’s excellent configurability during install, both PCLinux and Ubuntu fall short. Ubuntu has more features, while PCLinux has more speed. Ubuntu = 1 point, PCLOS = 1 point

Visual impressions:

Ubuntu: I have used Ubuntu since its 5.04 days, and I must say that I am surprised that it “looks” pretty much the same. Of course there have been a world of changes, but I can’t recall the difference being so huge for the beginning user. At least since 2006, there has been no significant changes in Ubuntu to warrant immediate attention, expect perhaps the change in installation; and the bootsplash. This is not to say that the design of Ubuntu is bad. I like it’s simple, brown look. I even like the drum-roll sound, which is a change from the noisy Windows or even the strange KDE music. My only complaint is that Ubuntu doesn’t have that “Wow”.

PCLinuxOS: As mentioned earlier, my first impressions of PCLinux have been “wow”. Especially in its consistent implementation of “blue” a colour I detested before meeting PCLOS. Somehow, PCLOS does a good job visually, and while many design inconsistencies remain (like the installer, which looks very childish/cartoonish), as well as some of the graphics which look too big, PCLOS still it does look good.

Verdict: Ubuntu is more consistent, simple and perhaps even elegant than PCLOS, but PCLOS is really beautiful (esp. if you like blue!). While Ubuntu has many good design implementations, PCLOS seems better thought through and implemented. Particular in comparison with Kubuntu (which uses KDE like PCLOS), PCLOS stands far ahead in terms of visual beauty. Ubuntu = 1 point, PCLOS = 2 points.

Out-of-the-box experience:

Ubuntu: It is here that PCLOS beats Ubuntu thoroughly, but it would be unfair to compare this without mentioning something of the Ubuntu philosophy. It seems that Ubuntu is driven by “free” software, though it does have proprietory software in its repositories. Still, because Linux is limited by law to play DVDs and mp3s… without certain codecs that are not open-source? Ubuntu cannot naturally offer then out of the box. As a result, any user of Ubuntu has to install the relevant codecs before using the media. Of late, Ubuntu has simplified this process by downloading the required codec when needed (ie. if you click an mp3 file, it will ask you to download the codec). But the fact remains that to make Ubuntu fully work, you need to do a little bit of fiddling. Personally, I tried to download the codec but the message I got was that there is an old package information and I needed to reload. I eventually found out that I had to enable the repositories (for software download) and then reload. All that, after installation, took another 20 minutes.

Surprisingly, even the internet took some time to configure (I’ve never had this problem with Ubuntu), as even though I gave my correct IP address, still it didn’t recognise my internet connection. Then suddenly while doing something else, it started to work. A bit of a mystery.

PCLinux: I can’t emphasise it enough that for beginners of Linux, for those who don’t know much about the philosophical or legal hassles regarding codecs etc… PCLinux comes as a breath of fresh air. Everything works! Of course I have to enter the IP address of the internet connection (and the network needs to be configured, something that I remember I didn’t need to do in Xandros!), but all the multimedia codecs I need, even the graphics driver, are all enabled. It even recognised my home wi-fi connection without any additional drivers (it was easier to connect than in Windows!). For beginners, it can’t get simpler than PCLinux! (latest update: Please note however that “PCLinuxOS does not ship with Win32codes or DVD decryption software.” While these, like on Ubuntu can be added if you need them, I’ve marvelled at PCLOS being able to play a lot of media (even mp3) right out of the box. So I’m not saying that PCLOS is perfect, but in comparison with Ubuntu, and even Windows for that matter, it is a breath of fresh air).

Verdict: Since this is a beginner user oriented post, I must say that Ubuntu is pretty unfriendly to the beginner. It is better than it was before, but in comparison with PCLinux, it’s far far behind. Ubuntu = 0 points, PCLinux = 2 points.

Packages/Software impressions:

Ubuntu: Both Ubuntu and PCLinux have a good set of software tools, most of what one would need. However, here my preference for KDE is shown where I need (prefer) K3B than Ubuntu’s CD burner… so I have to install a few things here and there. Ubuntu also has (some good) games, which PCLinux doesn’t (Why?). And because Ubuntu is more recent, some of its software packages (like openoffice 2.3) are more recent/updated than PCLinux. Ubuntu also has an excellent update feature, that automatically checks when a software/feature needs updating.

PCLinux: It has good packages, but not games, and in comparison with Ubuntu, some older packages. And sadly, for updates, you have to go to the package manager and find updates by reloading and then applying (a bit of a pain, really).

Verdict: Of course people may argue that I’m not being fair in my comparison. PCLinuxOS is older so obviously it’s packages will be older. But one thing really good about Ubuntu is its regular update cycle. It is dependable and worth looking forward to. It keeps itself up-to-date to the latest in offering, as a result, Ubuntu keeps improving. PCLinuxOS, on the other hand, while an excellent distro, does not have that kind of release cycle (I have no idea when the next one is coming) and as a result, it will obviously fall behind. Also the update tool is excellent in Ubuntu, and much needed in PCLinusOS. Ubuntu = 2 points, PCLinux = 0 points (latest update: After some comments about the efficiency of the upgrade system, I’m upping PCLinux’s package score to 1, still below Ubuntu for now).

Usability impressions:

Ubuntu: I must say that because of its terrible out-of-the-box experience, a lot needs to be done to Ubuntu before you actually use it. And because of its preference for GNOME, it’s a bit of a culture-shock for KDE or Windows users. Using Ubuntu, therefore is not much of a pleasure, until after a few days when everything is configured, then, it’s fun to use an updated distro and keep it in step with the latest.

PCLinux: As said earlier, PCLinux is almost fully ready out of the box. We can pretty much start working on it as soon as it’s installed. Also, there’s not much configuration needed either.

Verdict: While both are eventually good products to use, PCLinux gets you (you being the beginning linux user) working faster than on Ubuntu. Plus, with Ubuntu, I suspect there is more tweaking needed in the command line than in PCLinux, and there again, PCLinux has the edge. Ubuntu = 1 point, PCLinux 2 points.

Overall summary: Obviously, if your mathematics is good, PCLinux wins the basic feature by feature impression point. Of course I’m subjective, but focusing on the new user (and some not-so-new users), the experience of PCLinux is more of a relief. I must say that PCLinux is really that good; and I’m surprised that Ubuntu has so much to catch up. Of course, Ubuntu has many great features, and the best being that it is constantly improving. Still, I’m going to be deleting my Ubuntu/Kubuntu soon and reinstalling PCLinux. Ubuntu doesn’t match up to it fully, yet.

source:http://alternativenayk.wordpress.com/2007/10/22/kubuntu-ubuntu-pclinuxos-showdown/

Cara Download MP3 Menggunakan mIRC

Cara Download MP3 Menggunakan mIRC

Okay, I’ll make this short and sweet. I assume you already know and familiar with IRC, especially with mIRC client, so I won’t go with too much detail in here.

1. The only tool you need is an IRC client. Since the best outthere is mIRC, go get it. The latest version, as I write this page, is v6.1.6. For better compatibility with several IRC scripts (like SPR Jukebox), it’d be best if you install it in your root directory (ex: c:\mirc).
2. Run mIrc. Type:

/server irc.theoneserv.net

to connect to TheOne server network (irc.theoneserv.net).
Alternatively, you can also use the following server:
* FastServ.TheOneServ.Net
* myluv.us.TheOneServ.Net
* Pekanbaru.ID.TheOneServ.Net
* Underground.TheOneServ.Net
3. Join TheOne channel. Type:

/join #TheOne

Once you entered the channel, look around the user list. Person with +v status (and some of the OP) are the ones who provide MP3 to download. We called them server.
4. Now let’s start the party! For example, you want to download Crazy from Britney Spears. On the channel window (IndoMP3), type:

@find britney spears crazy

to search the MP3 file. Wait for a while. If one or more server has it, they will automatically send you a private message (pv) with a list of mp3 file which have matching file name. Choose one of the server, look carefully on the list and choose which one you want to download. Copy it (just one at a time, or you’ll get banned for flooding), starting from ! until .mp3 to clipboard and paste on the channel window.. The list you copy-paste could look like this:

!mp3-center Britney_Spears_-_Crazy.mp3

5. Once you hit Enter, your download request will be put in the file send queue. You only need to wait until your turn is up, and the requested MP3 file will be send to you. You can also find and request another song if you want.

That’s it. I’ll update this page again later with screenshots and ‘much better‘ explanation :p

Update:
Since the channel is moving to another server, some parts of the tutorial is edited to reflect the new channel name and server address.

How To Clean Your LCD Monitor

How To Clean Your LCD Monitor

LCD monitors are a delicate species, so proper care is essential to their longevity. There are three issues you shoudl be mindful of: damaging the glass, damaging the antiglare coating, and damaging the surrounding parts.

In the absence of manufacturer recommendations, you should clean your screen with water or 50-percent isopropyl alcohol, using either a lint-free cloth or a paper towel. Oily fingerprints on an antiglare coating are tough to clean, but an ammonia-based cleaner like Windex can do the job. Such colvents could damage or discolor the surrounding plastic parts, however, so never spray the screen directly. Instead, spray onto a cloth, and wipe the screen with your moist towel.

Also, never put any pressure on the glass. Besides the risk of breakage, it changes the optical properties of the panel, usually just temporary, but permanent damage is possible.

source: http://www.funponsel.com/blog/how-to-clean-your-lcd-monitor/

How To ByPass 100 Download Slots Limit For MegaUpload

How To ByPass 100 Download Slots Limit For MegaUpload

All you need is a Mozilla Firefox Web Browser (get it here if you don’t have it yet). Then install Megaupload SX 3.2 extension from this site. And that’s it! This add-on will automatically simulate your location and make MegaUpload thinks that you’re coming from a country where there’s no download slot limitation set up (either Portugal or Brazil, for example). Once you have download the file you want, just turn the extension off again, so it won’t mess up with your current browsing experience.
source: http://www.funponsel.com/blog/how-to-bypass-100-download-slots-limit-for-megaupload/

How to : Bypass Windows Genuine Advantage Check on Windows XP

How to : Bypass Windows Genuine Advantage Check on Windows XP

A brief guide on how to bypass Windows Genuine Advantage check on Windows XP.

It took basically 5 minutes to figure out how to bypass this check. However, Microsoft can change his server part of the check in order to block this.

Updated: Since this page become popular on search engine, I’m now include the procedures to bypass Windows Genuine Advantage check here.

Here’s the procedure as it works (28 July 2005):

1. Block the ActiveX execution.
2. Choose the alternate method and download the GenuineCheck.exe

3. Right-click this executable and go the compatibilty tab.
4. Set the compatibily mode to Windows 2000.

5. Run GenuineCheck.exe.
6. Paste the code returned in the Browser.
7. Your windows would now have been validatest and off you go.

You can download Windows Validation Tool (GenuineCheck.exe) from here.

Update: for new visitors, above trick is no longer work. Please read through the comment below and try suggested bypass steps from others. From now on, I’ll try to mirror all of the recommended files, so incase the original file has lost, you can still download it here. Note that I DIDN’T check the files personally, so make sure you scan it for viruses before you try it.

Mirror File:
Comment #175 - muBlinder v2
Comment #139 - LegitCheckControl.dll-v1.5.526.0-Abr-10-2006.zip (removed, received complain from Microsoft!)
Comment #124 - muBlinder.zip
source: http://www.funponsel.com/blog/archives/2005/08/06/how-to-bypass-windows-genuine-advantage-check-on-windows-xp/

How To Connect XBox 360 to Sony PSP

How To Connect XBox 360 to Sony PSP

Joystiq posted a quick tutorial on how to connect the new XBox 360 with your Sony PSP. Basically, all you have to do is connect both gaming consoles with a USB cable / USB mini connector, then set the PSP into USB Mode.

Once connected, you can navigate your PSP’s hard drive (or memory card) through the Xbox 360, and view the picture files.

Not quite hard DIY, but if you need more detail, just head over to Joystiq and read the tutorial.
source:http://www.funponsel.com/blog/archives/2005/11/30/how-to-connect-xbox-360-to-sony-psp/

Cara Meningkatkan Page Rank

Cara Meningkatkan Page Rank

by Joe Balestrino
This article will put a damper on web sites that sell information which will supposedly increase your page rank. I may make some enemies here, but this is already common knowledge. In fact, to make sure it worked, I designed a new site just for this purpose. Before you shell out money for an ebook, software, or CD telling you how to do this; read this article. If you achieve great results after following my advice and feel it was worth some money, feel free to write me a check for any amount you choose. I'll add my own zeros...

Baca Juga artikel dalam bahasa Indonesia dibagian bawah tulisan ini tentang cara meningkatkan posisi website atau blog pada search engine atau mesin pencari. Anda akan mendapat gambaran apa itu SEO, meningkatakan traffic blog dan Page rank suatu website.


Page Rank
We all know what is. We all want to rank higher. Higher rankings mean a lot of things to a lot of people. To web masters it means achievement. They have accomplished a move in the right direction. A high page rank to a website owner is money in the bank. It is also an impressive accomplishment. To other website owners your page rank may be a source of envy.

To Google your page rank means quality, importance and relevancy. It lets Google know you are a viable resource and a valuable asset. Google takes your Page Rank and combines it with their text-matching techniques. This, combined with a page's content and the content of the pages linking to it, determines if your site is a good match. So, a higher Page Rank will certainly help you on Google.

As for surfers. Most of them could care less about your Page Rank. In fact, many of them don't even know what it is. However, those that do use it in a different way. Some use it as a way to unofficially gauge your credibility.

Ok, I am sure you've been wondering when I was going to tell you about how to achieve a ranking like I did. I went from a 0 Page Rank to a 5. Now, mind you, I did not purchase any links from high ranking sites, or any sites for that matter. I did not launch a link exchange program. I did exchange links with about five directories related to my site's topic, but that was it. Actually, 97% of my links are all one-way links (links pointing to my site).

So, how did I do it? Any ideas? If you know SEO you may already know the answer.

Link Farms? Of, course not. We know Google will frown on that method. Did I design or optimize sites and add my URL? Hmmm..Yes! However, that is a small percent of the success. SEO companies don't usually add their URL to sites they have optimized. Ok, so what else?

Content? Yes, content is king as always. Content is what was used to help boost my ranking. But how? I create articles. These are quality articles, just like the one you are reading now. These articles were not generated from any program. I authored the content from my own knowledge and researched over 100 web sites that accept articles in my area of expertise. SEO happens to be a very popular topic. These sites agree to post my articles on their site, along with my url(s). Many of these sites have a decent Page Rank of their own. Their rank will transfer over to my site.

Also, as time goes by, those articles will have a PR effect of their own which will transfer to my site(s). Don't forget, other people may pick these articles up and use them on their site as well. They will also include my URL(s) on their sites.

Now, if I do 100 sites a week times four articles a month, that's at least 400 articles a month. The last Google update was 86 days, the longest has been 111. That could lead to 1200 or more links between updates. What will Google think about all these links at once? They'll love it! Content, quality, one way links.

I also promoted my blogs and my website in some of my articles. This way, they too have their own PR generating effect. They also link to my site and my site to them. This, in turn, increased the PR to them as well. At the time of this article and the most recent Google update, one of my blogs went from 0 to 3 and the other 0 to 4 all in the same update.

These tips should help you increase your page rank. The hardest part will be creating content related to your field and finding sites that will post your work. You can always hire writers and/or article submission services.

Meningkatkan Posisi Website Pada Search Engine
Melakukan Pendaftaran (submission)
Bagaimana melakukan pendaftaran ? Gampang, Anda tinggal mengisi form pendaftaran URL yang disediakan masing-masing search engine. Misalnya untuk Google, form pendaftarannya ada di http://www.google.com/addurl.html. Setelah itu tunggu beberapa minggu dan lakukan pengecekan apakah website Anda sudah terlisting atau tidak. Caranya, masuk ke situs search engine yang bersangkutan kemudian ketikkan domain Anda sebagai kata kunci, misalnya ilmukomputer.com. Jika URL Anda muncul pada hasil pencarian (search result), berarti website Anda sudah terdaftar. Bagaimana jika tidak muncul ? Ada dua kemungkinan penyebab. Pertama, karena crawler search engine memang belum sempat berkunjung dan membaca isi (content) dari web Anda. Kedua, crawler sudah berkunjung namun tidak dapat membaca content karena sesuatu hal, misalnya pada saat web server Anda down atau kelebihan traffic. Pada kasus kedua, search engine biasanya akan berusaha membaca ulang URL tersebut dalam jangka waktu tertentu, namun cara terbaik adalah melakukan pendaftaran ulang apabila website Anda sudah benar-benar siap.

Sekarang kita asumsikan pendaftaran website Anda sudah berhasil, apakah itu sudah cukup ? Tentu saja tidak, Anda perlu melakukan pengujian berikutnya. Coba ketikkan keyword atau frase umum yang berhubungan dengan isi website. Misalnya jika website Anda menawarkan produk furniture khas Indonesia, cobalah cari dengan kata kunci "furniture indonesia" misalnya. Jika website Anda muncul di halaman pertama atau kedua, itu sudah bagus. Namun jika website Anda muncul di halaman-halaman belakang, janganlah berharap traffic terlalu banyak. Sangat kecil kemungkinan visitor akan dapat menemukan URL Anda. Mau tidak mau, website Anda harus berjuang memperebutkan posisi 20 besar dari ratusan bahkan jutaan website pesaing.

Teknik Optimalisasi Search Engine Dalam bahasa Inggris disebut Search Engine Optimization (SEO), adalah cara yang harus ditempuh apabila website Anda tidak berhasil menduduki posisi 20 besar untuk keyword yang diharapkan. Ada dua faktor utama yang harus diperhatikan pada proses SEO, yaitu :

Faktor Internal (berhubungan dengan penulisan content website dan HTML)
Faktor Eksternal (berhubungan dengan link popularity)

1. Faktor Internal
Dalam menentukan rangking, search engine sangat memperhatikan content website sebagai salah satu acuan untuk menentukan tingkat relevansi. Halaman web yang yang desainnya full image, hanya terdiri atas gambar dan flash serta tidak menyertakan teks biasa, sangat sulit dibaca oleh search engine. Walaupun Google saat ini sudah mulai menerapkan teknologi AI (Artificial Intelegence), tetap saja belum bisa membaca makna dari sebuah gambar. Maka dari itu content berupa teks murni wajib dipakai agar website Anda mudah dilisting.
Dalam menyusun content teks, usahakan agar kata kunci atau keyword yang Anda harapkan terpakai pada kalimat-kalimat dalam teks tersebut. Anggap saja keyword tersebut merupakan topik utama. Dan jika Anda punya sedikit pengetahuan tentang HTML, tempatkan keyword pada tag title dan pada attribut ALT dalam tag img. Penggunaan keyword yang dimaksud disini adalah penggunaan dalam batas yang wajar dengan catatan kalimat masih enak untuk dibaca. Bagaimana menentukan keyword yang tepat untuk website Anda ? Bagaimana kita bisa mengetahui sebuah keyword yang banyak dicari orang ? Jika Anda mengoptimalkan website untuk keyword salah bisa berakibat fatal. Meskipun website Anda berada di posisi paling atas pada halaman pertama, tetap saja tidak berguna sebab keyword yang Anda optimalkan tidak pernah dicari orang. Salah satu cara untuk mengatasi masalah ini dengan menggunakan alat bantu seperti yang disediakan WordTracker.com.
WordTracker.com memiliki database keyword-keyword populer berdasarkan data dari beberapa search engine utama. Anda tinggal mengetikkan topik dari content website Anda, dan dalam beberapa saat WordTracker bisa memberikan keyword-keyword yang berhubungan dengan topik tersebut. Sebagai contoh, penulis memasukkan kata MP3 dan WordTracker bisa memberikan alternatif keyword seperti ini :

- mp3
- free mp3 downloads
- free mp3
- free mp3 music download
- mp3 downloads
- mp3 players
- mp3 midi
- free mp3 music
- free mp3s
- mp3 player
...
Layanan dari WordTracker ini memang tidak disediakan gratis, namun Anda bisa memanfaatkan Trial-nya. Faktor lain yang perlu Anda perhatikan adalah jangan sampai ada broken link atau javascript error pada website Anda. Faktor ini juga akan menjadi pertimbangan search engine untuk menentukan rangking.

2. Faktor Eksternal
Seperti yang penulis jelaskan sebelumnya, faktor internal lebih berkaitan dengan hal-hal yang ada dalam sebuah website. Faktor internal sangat mudah dimanipulasi, sehingga search engine tidak mungkin menggunakannya 100% sebagai acuan untuk menghasilkan hasil pencarian yang berkualitas. Manipulasi yang dimaksud adalah spamming, seperti penulisan content menggunakan keyword yang diulang-ulang secara berlebihan, penulisan teks yang warnanya sama dengan warna background sehingga pengunjung tidak dapat membacanya. Hal-hal semacam ini tujuannya tidak lain untuk mengecoh
crawler.
Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, search engine menggunakan faktor eksternal sebagai acuan relevansi antara content website dan keyword. Faktor yang
dimaksud adalah link popularity, yaitu banyaknya link dari website lain yang mengarah ke website Anda. Kita ambil contoh situs IlmuKomputer.com. Karena isinya yang menarik dan bermanfaat, maka banyak pemilik website lain yang memasang link mengarah ke IlmuKomputer.com, kita anggap saja jumlahnya 100 link. Karena 100 link ini berasal dari luar domain IlmuKomputer.com, maka nilai link inilah yang diperhitungkan oleh search engine. Semakin banyak link dari luar, berarti nilai link popularity-nya semakin besar. Menurut anggapan search engine, semakin banyak sebuah website di-link, semakin baik pula content yang dimiliki.

Link popularity sudah umum dipakai acuan oleh search engine. Salah satu pelopornya adalah Google yang saat ini menjangkau lebih dari 70% pengguna internet di seluruh dunia. Oleh Google, teknologi ini mereka sebut
PageRank. Anda bisa melihat nilai PageRank sebuah website dengan menginstall Google Toolbar yang ada di : http://toolbar.google.com (saat ini hanya untuk browser Internet Explorer dan Firefox). PageRank ditunjukkan oleh bar berwarna hijau dengan nilai antara 0 - 10. Semakin besar nilai PageRank suatu situs, semakin baik pulaposisinya di Google.

Namun perhitungan link popularity tidak hanya melihat kuantitas semata, melainkan kualitas link juga sangat diperhitungkan. Contohnya jika website Anda di-link oleh Yahoo, nilai link popularity-nya bisa lebih besar daripada di-link oleh 100 website pribadi. Dan sekali lagi, Google menganggap link dari sebuah website dengan nilai PageRank 8 jauh lebih baik dari 5 website yang hanya memiliki PageRank 1.

Pertanyaannya sekarang, bagaimana cara mengumpulkan link untuk website Anda ? Secara alami link akan didapat jika website Anda memiliki sesuatu yang berguna bagi pengunjung. Jika kita hendak memasang link ke website lain, tentu kita ingin menunjukkan suatu informasi untuk pengunjung situs kita. Tidak mungkin memasang link hanya untuk iseng, atau tanpa tujuan. Contohnya, jika Anda memiliki sebuah toko online dengan produk kamera digital, hendaknya Anda tidak hanya menampilkan informasi mengenai harga dan kemampuan produk saja. Buatlah halaman khusus yang berisi tips & trik untuk merawat kamera misalnya. Tentu informasi seperti ini akan sangat berguna bagi pengunjung Anda.

Cara kedua dengan melakukan barter link (link exchange) secara manual. Anda bisa menghubungi webmaster dari situs-situs yang memiliki informasi berkaitan dengan website Anda. Tawarkan kepada mereka kerjasama melalui barter link, dan terangkan apa keuntungan yang akan mereka dapat. Jika Anda bingung mencari partner, Anda bisa memanfaatkan Google untuk melacak link yang mengarah ke website pesaing. Caranya ketik link: diikuti dengan nama domain yang dicari. Contoh link:www.ilmukomputer.com, maka Google akan menampilkan link-link dari website lain yang mengarah ke IlmuKomputer.com. Masih berkaitan dengan link, tidak semua jenis link bisa meningkatkan link popularity. Link yang diperhitungkan adalah link standar dengan
menggunakan tag a href. Contohnya :

Situs Ilmu Komputer Indonesia

Pada contoh diatas, kalimat "Situs Ilmu Komputer Indonesia" juga diperhitungkan, sehingga dalam kasus ini situs IlmuKomputer.com memiliki peluang besar untuk keyword "ilmu komputer" atau "Situs Ilmu Komputer" dan juga "Situs Komputer Indonesia". Sedangkan link seperti contoh dibawah ini tidak akan berguna, sebab bersifat redirect :

Situs
Ilmu Komputer Indonesia

Kesimpulan
Dengan memadukan faktor internal dan eksternal diatas, maka proses SEO bisa dipastikan akan berjalan dengan baik. Namun kesabaran Anda tetap dibutuhkan sebab dalam dunia SEO tidak ada proses instan, semuanya memerlukan waktu dan kerja keras. Kita hanya bisa membuat perkiraan mengenai cara kerja search engine secara teknis, sedangkan secara pasti hanya Google atau AllTheWeb yang tahu. Mereka tidak akan membocorkan rahasia dapur kepada publik.

Sumber : IlmuKomputer.com

Nokia N-Gage

Nokia N-Gage

The N-Gage is a mobile telephone and handheld game system based on the Nokia Series 60 platform. It started selling on October 7, 2003. It attempted to lure gamers away from the Game Boy Advance by including cellphone functionality. This was unsuccessful, partly because the buttons, designed for a phone, were not well-suited for gaming and when used as a phone the original N-Gage was described as resembling a "taco". In 2005, Nokia announced that it would move its N-Gage games capabilities onto a series of smartphones. These devices have been available since early 2007, and games will be ready for download from the official web site starting from December


History

In the late 1990s, gamers increasingly carried both mobile phones and handheld game systems. Nokia spotted an opportunity to combine these devices into one unit. They developed the N-Gage, a device that integrated these two devices. Instead of using cables, multiplayer gaming was accomplished with Bluetooth or the Internet (via the N-Gage Arena service). The N-Gage also included MP3 and Real Audio/Video playback and PDA-like features into the system.

The N-Gage was not as commercially popular as Nokia estimated. In its first weeks of availability in the United States, it was outsold by the Game Boy Advance 100 to 1. Within 17 days of the deck's release, popular retailers GameStop and Electronics Boutique began offering $100 rebates on the deck's price.

The poor sales performance can be attributed to the poor selection of games compared to its competitors and its cost at launch; it was more than twice as expensive as a Game Boy Advance SP on release day. Poor sales were also amplified by game media being standard MMC memory cards and as with most consoles piracy did become an issue.

Besides its gaming capabilities, the N-Gage was a Series 60 smartphone, running Symbian OS 6.1, with features similar to those of the Nokia 3650 (it does not have an integrated camera, however). It was able to run all Series 60 software, and Java MIDP applications as well. Its main CPU was an ARM Integrated (ARMI) compatible chip (ARM4T architecture) running at 104 MHz, the same as the Nokia 7650 and 3650 phones.

As of August 2007, it was estimated that Nokia had shipped more than two million N-Gage game decks. The "N-Gage" brand name still had a poor reputation within the gaming media and the few consumers who recognized the N-Gage brand, due to the weakness of the system's first games and the original model's limitations. Many gamers were unaware of the later QD redesign and still consider the N-Gage as a joke. The situation has not improved either with the arrival of the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS handhelds. As of September 2005, Nokia had more than 50 games available for the system.

While the N-Gage didn't have any significant financial successes, it did have a handful of critical successes. Pocket Kingdom: 0wn the W0rld received a handful of glowing reviews when it was released, and Pathway to Glory was Nokia's first self-published success. These games came perhaps too late to have much effect in improving the perception of the N-Gage hardware itself in the eyes of consumers or press.

In January 2005, UK sales-tracking firm ChartTrack dropped the N-Gage from its regular ELSPA chart, commenting that "The N-Gage chart, though still produced, is of little interest to anyone. Sales of the machine and its software have failed to make any impact on the market at all." Although only directly reflective of the UK market, this was interpreted by some as a serious blow to the N-Gage as a viable gaming platform. Despite this, Nokia reaffirmed their commitment to the N-Gage as a platform, to the point where a new version of the hardware was rumored after GDC 2005.

February 2005 saw Nokia appoint Gerard Wiener, formerly of Sega Europe, to the post of Director and General Manager for Games at Nokia. Wiener steered Nokia away from looking at the N-Gage as primarily being a games console to "this is a mobile phone that is great for playing games on." This strategy, along with targeting niche franchises such as the table-top Warhammer 40,000 series, the Rifts RPG series, and the Settlers of Catan board game, has kept sales of the N-Gage healthy and gotten the platform a modicum of respect from some quarters of the media. It should be noted that this change coincided with the initial releases of the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS.

The last game to be released in the US for the system was Civilization on March 2006 according to Metacritic.com. In November 2006 Nokia released its last game for the N-Gage QD. Combat racer Payload is still available to download for $19.65 from the Nokia Game Shop.
source: http://kolom-mario.blogspot.com/2007/12/nokia-n-gage.html

Membuat maksimal unjuk kerja blog di Blogger

Membuat maksimal unjuk kerja blog di Blogger

Berikut adalah tips untuk membuat blog kita menjadi google friendly, mudah ditangkap mesin pencari (search engine) google dan saudara-saudaranya.

Setting-an Blog

Setelah log-in dg id Anda, klik link blog. Setelah itu:

a Klik SETTING dan klik BASIC.


Title, Isi judul blog Anda. Sebaiknya nama Anda sendiri. Contoh: Tasar-Zulfikar Blog
Description, Deskripsi singkat isi blog Anda. Sebaiknya tidak terlalu panjang dan berisi kata-kata yg paling mewakili isi blog Anda. Contoh: Blog Tasar-Zulfikar GAM, Aceh. Dua saudara yg selalu rukun dan sepakat untuk berbagi dan bersaing dalam segala hal.
Add your blog to our listing?, klik YES. Supaya setiap posting kita selalu masuk di daftar blogger.com.
Show quick editing on your Blog?, klik YES
Show Email Post Links?, klik YES
Show Compose Mode for all your blogs?, klik YES
Klik SAVE SETTINGS dan REPUBLISH. Selesai.

b Klik 'SETTINGS' dan klik PUBLISHING.


Notify Weblogs.com, klik YES. Tujuan: setiap kita mengupdate blog kita, search engine khusus blog yaitu weblogs.com akan mengupdate otomatis databasenya.
Klik SAVE SETTING dan REPUBLISH. Selesai.

c Klik SETTINGS dan klik FORMATTING

Show, pilih posts (jangan days). Kemudian pilih angka posting yg Anda inginkan untuk tampilan di blog Anda. Contoh: Show: 4 posts, berarti posting yg tampil di halaman blog Anda sebanyak empat posting.
Date Header Format, pilih model tanggal/bulan yg sesuai dg selera. Format tanggal/bulan ini akan selalu tampil di bagian atas posting kita.
Archive Index Date Format, pilih model peng-arsip-an. Blog kita akan dibuatin arsip setiap bulan. Contoh: February 2006.
Timestamp Format, pilih bentuk waktu yg Anda suka. Sebaiknya yg pendek. Contoh: 7.50 PM.
Timezone, pilih zona waktu yg sesuai. Contoh untuk WIB: [UTC-+7.00]Asia/Jakarta.
Encoding, pilih Universal (Unicode UTF-8). Ini adalah kode format yg dipakai kebanyakan search engine besar termasuk google, yahoo dan MSN. Dg kode ini, Google, dll akan lebih mudah mendata setiap update di blog kita.
Converts Linebreaks, pilih YES.
Show Title field, pilih YES.
Show Link Field, pilih NO. Tapi andai dipilih YES juga tak ada pengaruhnya.
Enable float alignment, pilih YES. Pilih NO juga tidak apa-apa.
Klik SAVE SETTINGS. Klik REPUBLISH. Selesai.

d Klik SETTINGS dan klik COMMENTS.

COMMENTS, pilih SHOW.
Who Can Comment?, pilih ANYONE. Supaya semua pengunjung baik yg anggota blogspot maupun yg tidak dapat ikut berkomentar.
Comments Default for Posts, pilih New Posts Have Comments.
Backlinks, pilih SHOW. Supaya tahu kalau ada yg ngelink ke artikel di blog kita.
Backlinks Default for Posts, pilih New Posts have Backlinks.
Comments Timestamp Format, pilih format jam yg singkat. Contoh: 8.00 PM.
Show comments in a popup window?, pilih YES. Supaya ketika di klik, blog kita pengunjung, blog kita tidak hilang.
Show word verification for comments? pilih YES. Untuk menghindari komentar otomatis oleh robot spam.
Enable comment moderation? pilih NO (sebaiknya). Kalau Anda termasuk orang yg "jaga wibawa", pilih YES (kalau YES, setiap komentar akan disensor dulu oleh Anda, baru bisa muncul di kotak komentar).
Show profile images on comments? pilih YES. Supaya gambar komentator yg punya id blogger, dapat menampilkan fotonya.
Comment Notification Address, isi dg alamat email Anda, kalau Anda ingin dapat notifikasi dari blogger.com setiap ada komentar baru di blog Anda.
Klik SAVE SETTINGS. Klik REPUBLISH. Selesai.

e Klik SETTINGS dan Klik ARCHIVING

Archive Frequency, pilih Monthly.
Enable Post Pages?, pilih YES.
Klik SAVE SETTINGS. Klik REPUBLISH. Selesai.

f Klik SETTINGS dan Klik SITEFEED.

Publish Site Feed, pilih YES. Supaya setiap memposting, blog kita memiliki dua database: versi website dan versi feed. (Untuk soal feed akan diterangkan di kesempatan lain).
Descriptions, pilih FULL.
Site Feed URL, ini adalah alamat feed Anda yg bisa disindikasikan di tempat lain seperti di http://my.yahoo.com, http://reader.google.com atau di http://360.yahoo.com. Lihat contohnya di sini atau di sini . Jadi, sekali kita update blog, postingan kita akan tampil di dua tempat dalam waktu bersamaan dan ini akan menambah "daya tangkap" google pada blog kita.
Article Footer, kosongin saja.
Klik SAVE SETTINGS. Klik REPUBLISH. Selesai.

Apabila selama ini blog di blogger atau blogspot Anda kurang di "lirik" sama google atau yahoo search, maka dg mengimplementasikan tips di atas, blog Anda akan lebih dikenal dalam waktu tidak lama lagi.(Mario Gagho http://kolom-mario.blogspot.com)

Kiat Promosikan Blog

Kiat Promosikan Blog

Setelah selesai membuat blog, hal yg tak kalah pentingnya adalah empromosikan/memperkenalkan blog milik Anda pada dunia ramai. Apa gunanya membuat blog kalau isi curhat, puisi, cerpen, refleksi dan opini Anda yang diposting tidak dibaca orang, bukan?

Ikuti langkah-langkah promosi blog sebagai berikut:

1 Daftarkan di blog directory

Daftarkan blog Anda ke berbagai direktori blog (blog directory). Sedikitnya, daftarkan di tiga blog directory terbesar dan terpopuler, yaitu (a) http://technorati.com (b) http://feeburner.com (c) http://blogdigger.com. Ikuti seluruh petunjuk pada ketiga blog directory tsb ketika mendaftar.

Blog-blog directory ini nantinya secara otomatis akan mengirim data blog dan posting-posting anda ke berbagai search engine, termasuk tiga search engine besar yaitu http://google.com, http://msn.com, http://yahoo.com.

2 Link-trade, Link Exchange atau Tukar Link

Ajak teman anda yg memiliki blog untuk saling tukar link. Link URL anda di blog dia, dan jangan lupa anda juga memasukkan link blog teman anda tsb. di blog anda. Dalam dunia blog, ini disebut juga dg istilah BLOGROLL. Dan blogroll ini salah satu penyebab cepatnya popularitas blog di seluruh dunia, mengalahkan website yg biasa.

Blogroll atau link-exchange tidak harus melalui permintaan, bisa juga dg saling suka rela. Umpamanya, ada seseorang blogger (pemilik blog) yg memasang link Anda di blog dia, apabila Anda tahu, maka Anda juga "berkewajiban" menambah link blog dia di blog Anda. Apabila tidak, maka akan dicap sebagai "blogger pelit". Di dunia maya pun, sebagaimana di dunia nyata, orang pelit akan selalu teralienasi. Dg kata lain, sedikit "tamu"nya. :)

Nah, bagaimana cara mengetahui ada yg mengelink blog Anda? Caranya mudah: tulis di kotak http://technorati.com/search alamat blog Anda atau blog siapa saja yg ingin Anda ketahui. Contoh blog ini, http://kolom-mario.blogspot.com, setelah itu tekan search, anda akan tahu siapa saja yg ngelink ke blog tsb.

Sebagai langkah pertama 'proyek' tukar link, Anda bisa mencoba dg memasang link blog http://afsyuhud.blogspot.com di sidebar blog Anda. Dalam waktu tidak lama, alamat blog Anda akan tampil di blognya.

3 Berkunjung ke blog lain

Untuk menambah teman untuk diajak blogroll, sempatkan berkunjung ke blog2 lain, dan berkomentar di bukutamu atau tagboard mereka atau berkomentar di tulisan mereka sambil jangan lupa memasang alamat blog Anda di blog mereka. Dalam waktu tidak lama, mereka akan "bertamu balik" ke "rumah" atau blog Anda.

4 Aktivitas posting
Usahakan sedikitnya satu kali posting setiap harinya. Posting yg teratur di blog, akan membuat tamu datang secara teratur juga.

5 Alamat blog di signature email
Tulis alamat blog Anda di signature email. Sehingga setiap anda menulis email ke pribadi atau ke milis, alamat blog anda akan selalu muncul, dan "menggoda" orang untuk berkunjung. Memposting ringkasan tulisan di blog Anda ke milis juga akan sangat menggoda member milis untuk datang ke blog Anda.
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The Advantages of Prepaid Calling Cards

The Advantages of Prepaid Calling Cards

These days people seem to spend more time talking on the telephone. There are friends and family we want to talk to about what's going on in our lives and business associates with whom we want to discuss deals and projects. Prepaid calling cards offer a great way for us to call people from almost any telephone and from nearly anywhere in the world. Prepaid calling cards were introduced in the 1970's in Italy and are now widely used in most parts of the world.


Prepaid phone cards provide a low cost and simple way to dial long distance calls and are also very beneficial to have in case of an emergency. Prepaid phone cards do have advantages when compared to standard credit phone cards. For example, credit phone cards usually charge different rates at different times of the day or on different days of the week, while prepaid cards offer a set per minute rate. Note: There are prepaid cards that charge a higher rate for International long distance than for domestic long distance.

Using a prepaid calling card is really easy. You dial a toll free access number, punch in your PIN number, and then dial the number you want to call. With most cards you are informed of the available call time remaining on your card. Prepaid calling cards are also very convenient. Whenever you need to use a pay phone there's no need to look for change, just take out the prepaid calling card and you are set.

Prepaid calling cards also help you to budget your money and manage how much you spend on long distance calls. Prepaying your phone calls gives you more control over your spendings and allows you to avoid those monthly telephone bills.

You can buy prepaid phone cards at most any store or gas/convenience station, but your smartest choice would be the Internet. Online, you can compare different phone card offers and associated rates to make sure that you get the best deal for your money. The best card offer for you may vary depending upon your needs. Are most of your phone calls short or long? Do you call mostly domestic long distance or International long distance? Questions like these will help you to decide upon which prepaid phone card to buy.
source: http://www.articlecircle.com/technology/the-advantages-of-prepaid-calling-cards.html

How To Make A Windows XP Bootup Disk

How To Make A Windows XP Bootup Disk

When you press the power button on your computer and it just sit there with none of those clicking and beeping sounds along with the monitor still having that blank screen,you know that you're going to have a bad day.
A computer that fails to boot can be one of the most pain staking things that can happen to a pc user.And in most cases, the user don't have a clue as to what procedures they can take to get the PC up and running again.

When you do experience pc bootup failure, always start your troubleshooting by checking the obvious.It the cord plugged into the wall outlet and is the other end securely plugged in the rear of the system unit.

In many cases the cause is a corrupted startup file which prevent the computer from going through the bootup from start to finish.In this case, an easy way to start your PC is to have an emergency boot disk handy.

A Boot Disk contain copies of critical files needed for startup that you should have made earlier.To use the floppy disk, all you need do is to place it in the floppy drive and reboot the computer.

As the computer start the boot process, Windows will use the good files to get itself going.The Windows XP boot disk will enable you to resolve a corrupt Ntbootdd.sys driver, missing or corrupt Ntdr or Ntdetect.com files.

These files are used by Windows XP and are crucial to its startup and configuration.The boot disk have also repair a damaged MBR or Master Boot Record.

The MBR is a small program executed when the PC boots and resides on the first sector of the hard driveIt looks up the partition on the hard drive.You can create a MBR with the FDISK /MBR coomand


A damaged boot sector can also be corrected with the boot disk.Your Windows XP boot disk will be a life saver when you have pc bootup failure and you need that file for your next interview.

A sector is the smallest unit that can be accessed on a disk.When a disk is low level formatted, it will be divided tracks and sectors

When making a boot disk make a mental note of the files being copied.This will give you added knowledge when you will need to help in making their boot disk.To make a boot disk, perform the following.

Place a blank formatted floppy disk in your floppy drive and go to My Computer in Windows XP.Click the hard drive icon and on the toolbar, click Tools, Folder Options, and then click the View Tab.

And scroll down and check "Show hidden files and folders" and just below uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (recommended). Now we're getting a little slower.

Take note of this process and as you become more familiar with this task, you'll be able to make a boot disk for others in no time and help them save on down time.

After unchecking "Hide protected operating system files, click OK.Some grayed out files will now be visible in the drive window.These files are protected system files.

Now you're ready to select the boot, the NTDETECT, and the ntldr files.Now right-click, click Send To, and select Floppy ( A: ).When you have copied all files to the floppy, you now have a Windows XP boot disk.

You should make two or more boot disks and place them in a safe place away from any type of magnetic or static charges.Before putting them away don't forget to label your life saving floppy disks.

Should you be unfortunate enough to have to put one of your boot floppies to use, remember to replace the startup files on the hard drive with the ones on the floppy.

If you overlook this critical step, you'll have the same boot up problem every time.Take your time as you copy the files and be sure not to reverse the copy procedure.

This is why its important to make two or more boot disks. This way should you have an accident with one disk, so what, you paid attention here and made several copies.

You've done it.You're now armed with a repair tool should your XP computer fail to boot.All Windows 98, 2000, and Me users also have the resources to create a book disk.
source: http://www.articlecircle.com/computers/how-to-make-a-windows-xp-bootup-disk.html

How to Build a Website in 5 Minutes

You know you need a website for yourself or your organization. Now the only question is how you are going to go about doing it without breaking the bank. But at the same time, you don't want it to look cheap either, it needs to look professional and be easy to change when changes are needed.

Having a web site today has become a necessity for individuals and organizations alike. Your online presence matters much in the global world we live in, especially if you want to be heard, to make a difference, then having your website is essential.

Making your own website is even more important if you want to do business online, or want to promote your products or services online. An effective website can do wonders in the marketing domain and get you the sales you desperately need. What’s more is that a mere website can change you from having a local presence to having a global one.

So what do you do if you want to have a website? The first thoughts that come to mind are thoughts that will send jitters down your spine. Instantly when you think of making a professional, classy website, with a website design that is catchy, you think of hiring professional web designers, making them understand how you want your website to be, paying them hundreds (or thousands) of dollars to make the website and then paying them more, and possibly having to wait days or weeks, for every change you want in the future. That is sure to make you weary and your pocketbook thin. In the old days (a few years ago) that used to be about the only choice you had unless you wanted to grind it out on your own trying to learn HTML coding from scratch. Yuck!
Now with CSS programming, it's even more difficult to do on your own.

Fast forward to today: Now even a rank newbie can have their own professional website in just a few minutes. There are now some great options to make your very own website yourself with hardly any knowledge of programming or HTML or any of those complicated things. You can make your own website design, choose from a range of website templates and fill out the content the way you want, and, if you get the right website builder, you can make changes any time you want, whenever you want without it costing you anything extra. Making your own website has now become an affordable, do-it-yourself and easy thing to do, if, and I say if, you choose the right one.
But beware: choose the wrong web builder, and it could be a nightmare.
What you are looking for is an affordable, workable, professional looking website building tool preferably with a reasonable monthly fee of no more than $50 (to start) and preferably no contract. If you see them ask for a long-term contract, you should step back and reconsider.
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Other options to look for in a web page builder is a user-friendly interface that will take you right through the website designing and website publishing process from start to finish. You want to be able to choose from a range of website templates, and you want to be able to change the writing and pictures on your website anytime you desire, even at 2am in the morning, for no extra cost. With the right website builder, there is no need to buy or master expensive and difficult to learn graphics programs. Less effort, less time, less money and better results can be had with the proper website building program.
source: http://www.articlecircle.com/computers/how-to-build-a-website-in-5-minutes.html