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Posted On: Jan 5 2009, 04:07 PM |  Windows 7
I was playing some Final last night, and one of our guys was playing on Windows 7. Since it's pretty much confirmed the Beta was leaked to build hype, I figure why not give it a Download and install somewhere.
Link @ TPB for Windows 7. I'll see how the grab gets on this 2.8GB DVD Image, and see how it runs on a moderate PC setup. Drop any feedback you might have from tinkering. |
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Posted On: Dec 30 2008, 04:43 PM | Web Cert Problem
Since it's still within Holiday Season, it's especially important to keep an eye out on where you Login, even if it's a HTTPS Site.
Cnet has the Details, I'll lay down an overview.
Basically, a crew of folks are able to re-write SSL Certificates to make all look OK, while relaying you to a Non-Intended site. Basically, this info is not out in the wild yet, but typically it only takes knowing an exploit exists before someone else is Authoring the Exploit.
QUOTE Their work has focused on finding vulnerabilities in a technology known as Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, which was designed to provide Internet users with two guarantees: first, that the Web site they're connecting to isn't being spoofed, and second, that the connection is encrypted and is proof against eavesdropping. SSL is used whenever a user navigates to an address beginning with "https://". SSL certificates essentially stand for the claim that, for instance, etrade.com actually belongs to E-Trade Inc., and is not being operated by a thief hoping to steal account passwords.
Most browsers indicate that SSL is active by displaying a small padlock icon. An attack using a forged authentication certificate--which is what the researchers say they have done--is insidious because the browser can't detect it and the padlock icon would still appear.
So, in short, be cautious on your logins.  |
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Posted On: Dec 17 2008, 09:44 AM | Opera Mini
Quick Morning Greets. I have been playing with Opera Mini on my phone, and I have more a less, been comfortable with it. I will list my reasons below, but currently, I feel Opera is more a backup browser then a Primary one for your Blackberry, as some features are counter-intuitive.
Pros:- Page Scrolling by 'Wheel' Left or Right is Awesome
- Loading Speed
- Rendering Options (hit '1' to change page render type). DS Web users, you will remember this Zoom Box, it's much faster on a Blackberry then DS.
- Zoom Capabilities (especially on Images when @ medium or higher)
- Webpage Script Execution. It does this zippy.
- Awesome History. Want to go back to a page you were on yesterday, OK.
Cons:- No integrated Select and Copy text from a page option I found
- To enter text into a Field, you need to select it, open a text form, then save to exit that form. Very counter-productive to default browser
- Auto-Hiding Lists into a Click-to-show link. This makes searching and visual hunting a PITA
- Very Limited Browser Options. I cannot flag the Auto-list option, or Various standard options, unlike the stock browser, where I can set a homepage, define font size, block scripts, stylesheets, etc
- To get a Webpage URL, you need to basically add it as a bookmark, edit the URL, then try to Copy it. PITA for sending someone a link.
- No ability to Paste in URL Bar
I could perhaps come up with some more, but since I have been using Opera almost exclusively since day 2 of my BB, I can agree with Kat, that the Opera browser is missing quite a few core features, that would define it as a core component for your Blackberry.
Also of note, I have found no way to Make Opera your Default browser on my phone. I honestly don't want to at this point, but down the line with some patches, I might.
If they (Opera) manage to give you more controls over the browser, add a Copy and Paste that lets you select text from a Webpage, and set a custom homepage, we might have something to talk about.  Opera is a good backup browser, namely if you cannot login to a certain page or something, but it's not a primary browser IMO.  |
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Posted On: Dec 8 2008, 12:56 PM | Blackberry Tinkering
Jolly Day from the Office. I am tinkering w/ my Blackberry hand-me-down from Kat and I'm a fan. The internet use is not enchanting from the office, but I've used it @ her Dad's pad before and it's handy.
I modded my Trackball and it's now Green 
Guide for cleaning and Changing Trackball Color
One of the Clips for the Middle part was broken off, but I found the sliver and may glue it back on to keep all nested, especially since I don't see me re-coloring my ball soon. 
Blinking LED Guide
Popular App List
Theme Design Process
How to 'Unlock' your Phone. This is for Provider Locking, if you want to use an AT+T phone on Verizon, etc, not like Homebrew unlocking for unsigned code.
Using your Blackberry as a Modem
Memory Tweaking your Blackberry
Mods and App Listing / Guide info
For the Nix Heads, I did not see my Phone Map on a Nix Rig, so Windows is my Tinkering Layer now, as all the Apps, including OEM, are written for Windows. Since the device is not mounting upon Nix Plugin by USB, I figure trying anything in Wine is moot.
I will be tinkering over the day, as I am downloading the OS Update for my Phone, that will let me record video and stuff. Easier Game Rip Pics are cool for me, since I can get those in 'HD' Form. This thing has a waaaaay nicer Camera then the Razr does. 
I celebrated my Text-ability by hitting JeT up on day 1, then hittin Guppie up today, since he's hip w/ the text phones. We gonna break his new pad in. |
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