Monday, November 29, 2010

How To Unhack An Iphone

sell ice to Eskimos

Dopo aver letto il numero ioProgrammo 157 (da sempre una delle migliori riviste di informatica in circolazione), mi appresto a riporre la mia copia in in libreria when I notice on the back cover advertising register.it. For a moment it confusing, and I rotate the magazine to check. I'm not mistaken, that I hold in my hands is ioProgrammo. Rotate the magazine and rechecking: advertising is still in place. So before I imitate Aldo Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo (Miiii there possooo credereeee), and then, under the worried gaze of my wife, I start to laugh alone.
What happened? Soon said in the poster advertising the number 157, is highlighted WebSite, the new service made available by register.it. With this service, you can buy a domain over a website in the form of a complete package. You finale può, anche senza essere molto esperto, scegliere tra svariati elementi grafici e layout precostituiti, l'occorrente per comporre uno spazio web "chiavi in mano". Facendo qualche indagine sul sito del produttore, noto delle ovvie limitazioni, come ad esempio il numero massimo di pagine e il mediocre livello di personalizzazione (di certo non paragonabile ad un sito web fatto da zero). Alla fine (tra una sghignazzata e l'altra) non ho potuto a fare a meno di chiedermi se chi ha pagato la pubblicità conoscesse il target della rivista.

Per quei pochi che non lo sapessero, i lettori di ioProgrammo, come si evince dal titolo, sono nella maggioranza dei casi programmatori di livello medio-alto, e per una parte minoritaria smanettoni still very smart. We're talking about people who at least has a good smattering of HTML and style sheets, he can use one or more CMS and the rudiments of at least one server side language. And I stress least . Not to mention that those readers who know two or three programming languages \u200b\u200btough, they're doing as a system and assemble the computer yourself (and the readers of ioProgrammo there are packets).
Moreover, the typical reader ioProgrammo, can not know the prices of the various hosting services, and therefore knows that the charges register are certainly not the cheapest around. Last but not least, many readers ioProgrammo develop websites for a fee. So just imagine how much sympathy can inspire those Sites per kilo.
Finally, since the magazine is enveloped with the classic folding carton, the advertisement read it only after you have purchased readers ioProgrammo and "unpacking" your copy. So, how do you not laugh?

If the service is offered to register the ice, the readers of the magazine are all Eskimos. And regardless of how mean, it's impossible to sell ice to Eskimos, especially in these times. Who knows how much money they throw ... um paid for that spot? :-)

Friday, November 26, 2010

E46 Test Alternator M3

Miser is beautiful

Recently Steve Jobs has announced you have removed the Flash Player from the new Mac devices to entice users to download their own initiative only the latest versions. The decision (to him) was taken to avoid security problems for users. Older versions may in fact be potentially vulnerable in terms of safety. In other words, Jobs has become a philanthropist and benefactor of mankind.
As if not enough, Ars Technica has been scientifically proven, after long and laborious test lasted for days and days, a thesis that will change the world of information: apparently, if you use a Mac to watch video or Flash animation, batteries consume more quickly. Something to shake the veins wrists. Other than cold fusion or perpetual motion. Now that's a true technological revolution. After this sensational discovery, Ars Technica has put forward new astonishing scientific notations below.
  • Use your phone to play games, talk about or try new ringtones, means a power consumption higher than the mere use of stand-by. I know it sounds unbelievable, but true. In fact, excuse me if I now when cell phone calls will not be able to get in touch with me. I put the batteries in the fridge to save energy.
  • The motorist who travels a lot or accelerates, it consumes more fuel than those who make short trips at low speed. In this case they have consulted Zichichi, who has personally done the test at Mugello with his panda.
  • If you go to the gym every day, and eat less, lose excess weight. The human guinea pig used for testing, after the tests became a spokesperson for fucopure .
But, dear experts Ars Technica, if you had called me I could get in touch with the delicatessen downstairs, which for years has arrived at the same the same conclusion. So in addition to saving time and money, your solution a pound of bologna.
Joking aside, the HTML 5 does not consume resources associated with jQuery just as quickly? And the use of Quicktime to watch a movie? Or use any graphics program that runs on mac? The only way to save is to do little or nothing. Maybe keeping open a blank page with a text editor without writing. Or, better yet, taking the machine off.
Steve Jobs In the photo, happy after discovering that the electric bill was lower than usual. It seems that for months has forced the entire family to use the infrared goggles after dark. In this way, we avoid turning on the light until dawn.
In this photo, one of the grandsons of Steve Jobs, who is preparing to wear infrared glasses little before sunset.
A typical dinner at home Jobs. From right Steve, his wife, three sons, a cousin and his nephew saw in the previous photo. In the bottom left, you may notice the cat Fuffy. All guests, except the cat Fuffy, wearing infrared goggles. From rumors, it seems that the bill for that month do not cost a shit.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Best Cover Foundation

Wanted freelance graphic designer specializing in pixel art

Since I'm passing the word with friends and colleagues, I take this opportunity to post my request here. I'm looking for an expert graphic in two-dimensional and isometric pixel art for development of a flash game based on tiles. The ideal candidate must be able to draw natural elements (trees, animals and people) and urban environment (buildings, roads and cars).
This is a paid job to be done in teams. The partnership will be governed by a contract with mutual rights and obligations. The distance is not a problem.
Those interested can send me some samples of their work to the email address indicated in the profile of the blog.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Pokemon Doujin Doujin Moe

A patch called Skyfire

address Here you can read a very interesting article that talks about Skyfire, a new application able to adapt Flash movies in an understandable format for iPhone. In practice, when a user encounters a Flash movie on the iPhone, the mobile browser sends the movie to the company server and then converts it into the equivalent HTML 5. As specified by the same manufacturer, Skyfire can convert only simple movies. Moreover, it would be impossible to convert some sophisticated instant game currently in circulation. Reading this news, I could not help but grin. A bad patch highlights the rift. Certainly does not hide it.