Java plugin not installed

Solution

The automatic Java plugin in Firefox on Linux will fail all the time, so you have to manually install the plugin to get it working. Install ‘icedtea6-plugin‘ to get over the problem.  Note: For OpenJDK 7 users, you need to install icedtea7-plugin.

sudo apt-get install icedtea6-plugin

Ubuntu IcedTea6-Plugin install

Test for Java

Problem

When the users installs MySQL and Apache server from Synaptic, it automatically gets added to the system startup services. Hence by default these two services will execute. When you try to start XAMPP, it will throw an error saying that the MySQL and Apache daemon are already running. Since we have already covered on how to disable startup service in linux, we are not going to do the same now. Instead this post guides on how to disable the default services and run XAMPP successfully.

Exact Problem message : XAMPP: Another web server daemon is already running. XAMPP: Another MySQL daemon is already running.

Solution

Earlier we used to stop a service by /etc/init.d/mysql stop and /etc/init.d/apache2 stop commands, but these commands are deprecated in some distributions. The best way to stop these services is using the service utility. The commands are

• sudo service mysql stop
• sudo service apache2 stop

Mysql Apache2 Error

GoDaddy, one of the Internet’s largest suppliers of domains, hosting, and network attached storage, chose to actively support SOPA much to the surprise of many. While many other large companies actively spoke out against the legislation, GoDaddy stood behind it and even released statements in support of the act.

However, the company, after experiencing a huge backlash from internet users, decided to withdrawal its support of SOPA. But it may be too little, too late.

After expressing support of SOPA, GoDaddy witnessed an above average transfer of domains. Other registrars began offering discounts to those that transferred their accounts from GoDaddy to their own. Code names poked at GoDaddy’s support of the legislation and read “NODADDY,” “NOSOPA,” and “BYEBYEGD.” Reddit account holders actively campaigned on the site, asking other users to transfer their domains immediately, and many quickly complied. Imgur and several other large firms also chose to boycott GoDaddy, and December 29th was deemed “Move Your Domain” Day for anyone else wishing to boycott GoDaddy.

Because of the backlash GoDaddy received, many believe that GoDaddy’s new opposition of the legislation disingenuous, and believe the company is solely stating they now oppose SOPA as to not lose any more customers. Whether or not GoDaddy will actually demonstrate anti-SOPA support has yet to be seen.

One thing is for certain though, GoDaddy has greatly ruined its reputation by initially supporting SOPA. They may be able to gain some clients back over time, but the support of an Act that could negatively impact the internet in such a profound way has left too many wary. Some have even titled GoDaddy as the “biggest villain of the Internet.”

If GoDaddy wishes to gain any positive support in the near, they are going to have to fight hard against SOPA. However, considering their half-hearted stance against SOPA, the likelihood of GoDaddy actively opposing the Act, and thus winning back their previous customers’ support, is highly unlikely.

Users of Android devices particularly those with a version of 2.3 and above can rejoice as the software comes absolutely free. Available in Google’s Android market, users can make mobile calls on the Skype network apart from able to forward calls, sent instant messages and make low rate calls on landlines.

The improvement scores high too on users scale as earlier there was a chance of third parties exploiting any private profile information or message that had an open status on the handset and was cached locally. With this improvement, all that data could be saved from getting misused.

The Skype team supported the cause that it was important to do something about the security problem but it was equally important to boost calls over the mobile broadband. This is important as compared to this year when Skype partnered with Verizon Wireless last year to be the only official carrier to grant 3G calls, other networks did have a hard time.

However, what users are happy about is the fact that apart from making voice calls, they are able to make one to one video calls over the 3G connections as well as Wi-Fi. What the Android users require there handset (which should be more than 2.3 of the Android version) to have a front facing camera. If you are an owner of such an Android device, then you are free to make video calls to any Skype contact on the iPhone, Mac and Windows PC. In the words of Neil Stevens, Skype’s Vice President, it is their target to enable Skype Video calling feature to as many platforms that would be possible. He quotes a figure which is nearly 30 million users claiming that such a big number logs into Skype at a given point of time thus taking the number of video calls which adds to about half a million. That’s quite a number to support Skype for Android.

With 3G voice which supports voice calls globally, this Android feature has taken the device to new heights. The addition of more user friendly features to the interface has made an Android device a gadget to die for. The new menu helps the user to navigate through the contacts more easily. At the same time, users can browse through their profiles at ease, make additions or deletions to their personal account and also take a sneak peak into the Skype credit. The additions are topped with a mood message box displayed at the very top of the Skype app menu. Users have the opportunity to display their current status or any message that they want to share with their contacts.

About the author

Tamara Matthews is the editor of a renowned broadband technology company. Tamara likes to share her knowledge and ideas on broadband and cable providers. You can check her latest articles: internet providers in my area, cable providers in my area.

BEST ANTICIPATED GAME

• BioShock: Infinite
• Diablo III
• Halo 4
• The Last Guardian

Won by Mass Effect 3

BEST DOWNLOADABLE GAME

• Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
• Stacking
• Iron Brigade

Won by Bastion

BEST MULTIPLAYER GAME

• Battlefield 3
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
• Gears of War 3

Won by Portal 2

BEST PC GAME

• Battlefield 3
• Minecraft
• The Witcher 2

Won by Portal 2

BEST RPG GAME

• Dark Souls
• Deus Ex: Human Revolution
• Dragon Age II

Won by The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

BEST SHOOTER

• Battlefield 3
• Gears of War 3
• RAGE

Won by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

                          BEST HANDHELD GAME

•       Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
•       Infinity Blade
•      Jetpack Joyride

Won by Super Mario 3D Land

BEST GRAPHICS

• Batman: Arkham City
• L.A. Noire
• RAGE

Won by Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception

BEST TEAM SPORTS GAME

• FIFA Soccer 12
• NHL 12
• MLB 11: The Show

Won by NBA 2K12

BEST Wii GAME

• Epic Mickey
• Kirby’s Return to Dream Land
• Lost in Shadow

Won by The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

BEST PS3 GAME

• inFAMOUS 2
• Killzone 3
• LittleBigPlanet 2

Won by Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception

BEST XBOX 360 GAME

• Forza Motorsport 4
• Gears of War 3
• Portal 2

Won by Batman: Arkham City

STUDIO OF THE YEAR

• Naughty Dog, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
• Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City
• Valve, Portal 2

Won by Bethesda Softworks, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

BEST GAME OF THE YEAR

• Batman: Arkham City
• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
• Portal 2
• Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception

Won by The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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What is a Smart phone?

A smart phone is a technically enhanced hybrid device which combines the features of both a mobile phone and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), making it more like a tiny mobile PC.

Standard Smart Phone Features

The most significant features that make a smart phone ‘smart’ are the APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), which run third-party applications. Applications, commonly referred to as ‘apps’, are tiny software programs which can be downloaded and used by the device to perform a specific task.It almost goes without saying that all smart phones have an inbuilt app which enables them to receive 3G mobile broadband. Other standard features include digital camera, media player, GPS navigation and video capabilities.There are also literally thousands of other apps available to download, offering a seemingly endless list of functions. Many are intended to enhance or extend the existing functionality of inbuilt apps, while others may have a completely separate purpose which makes use of mobile broadband capabilities, with mobile games being good examples.

Photo-editing software, digital-music organisers and additional maps for GPS navigation are the most popular downloads. There is even an app which will allow the user to view, edit and create MS Office documents. The cost of downloading apps can vary, depending on who created them and their purpose, but many are available for free.

Smart phones also feature enhanced messaging capabilities. As well as text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS), they also support synchronised email. This enables the user to synchronise with multiple email accounts and instant-messaging services such as Yahoo! Messenger.

The last definitive feature of smart phones is that they have a QWERTY keyboard rather than a numeric keypad. There are many variations on this theme, with some smart phones offering the user the ability to alternate between numeric and QWERTY via the touch screen, while others have a physical QWERTY keypad which may be fixed or have a pull-out function.

Who Buys Smart Phones?

Just about everyone these days! But if we are talking about top-end smart phones, then it comes down to two distinct groups: corporate users and individuals.Many companies have seen the benefit of issuing their employees, especially those who work away from the office, with smart phones. It is a cheaper option than supplying both a laptop and mobile phone. Many actively encourage staff to use the video calling function rather than normal voice calls to promote interactivity.Individuals are rather more complex in their buying habits. There are those who have a phone contract and regularly receive upgraded handsets. This often means that the device is largely underused.

Then there is the individual who has ‘got to have it’. These users become completely addicted to their smart phone, have it organised and filled with hundreds of supposedly useful apps to cover every eventuality and know every single fact and figure about it. It will never leave their side and is in use some way or another every waking hour.

Summary

Smart phones contain innovative technology, combining many devices and their functions, all in miniature. Words used by owners to describe their smart phones include sleek, clever, unbelievable and many others.The only derogatory comments come from the long-suffering partners of obsessed individuals. The final straw is when the smart phone, parked next to its addictive owner as ever, starts tweeting, bleeping or ringing at the dinner table!

About the Author

The above article is composed and edited by Eva K. She is associated with many technology and designing communities including Broadband Expert as their freelance writer and adviser. In her free time she writes articles related to mobile broadband, technology, mobile applications, etc.

Effortlessly, this software package runs and synchronizes Android apps to Windows computer. As per the stats, more than 550,000 downloads have been recorded since October this year and on top of that, it is a program which was released in alpha form seven weeks ago. A huge number, which definitely has a huge scope to escalate.

If windows 8 is coming in tablets than android on our systems would be equally excited idea. And this would beckon the users who would be now be experiencing android’s beautiful UI and a plethora of apps, which would be an added bonus of being in an arena of the OS.

I feel the aim behind all this is to lay the groundwork for the future of the PC-to-smartphone experience. By giving the cross device functionality BlueStacks has put the Android and Windows crowd a step ahead of Apple, which of course is a welcome move.

The BlueStacks app player gives a preloaded version of 10 Android Apps by default and simultaneously it supports 26 various apps. And on top of that, it asserts to come up with the paid apps while removing the number limit in its Pro version. Did I also tell you that the company’s future plans include the support of the app player for Mac OS X? Now that is called the much awaited deal one can vouch for!

About the author

Isabella Scott is a writer and tech enthusiast. These days she is working on a piece featuring how to unlock iPhone and a review of some wireless speaker. When not working, she is busy planting seeds in the garden and caring for young plantings.

Solution

If you are quite well in database you can simply rewrite the URL key in the database, else the best way to solve this problem is to write a redirect. To define a redirect follow the below steps.

1. In the admin page, select Catalog -> URL Rewrite Management.
   

   Magento Catalog URL Key Rewrite

2. Click on Add URL Rewrite button.
3. Select Custom from the drop down button.
4. In the new page that is opened, select the ID Path of the URL. For example if you need to change www.bytechip.com/about-us to www.bytechip.com/about , then the ID would be www.bytechip.com/ and the Request Path is about-us and the Target Path is about.
5. Select Permanent(301) as the redirect type and click on save to apply the changes.

URL Redirect - Magento