Sunday, March 1, 2009

How to install OpenOffice 3 on Ubuntu

Ubuntu 8.10 is out but it does not include the latest and the greatest OpenOffice 3.0 release.

You can either download the packages manually or do it the easier way.

What you need is to go to System > Administration > Software Sources.

Here you need to go to: Third Party Software

Click on Add: deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/openoffice-pkgs/ubuntu intrepid main

And click on Add Source.

This would add OpenOffice sources to your Ubuntu installation.

Close the Software Sources window. It would ask you to update the information. Once that is done, Ubuntu would ask you to update your OpenOffice installation.

Samsung GT-S3500 mobile phone


According to the Samsung , the main advantage is the S3500 body. The front panel models made of stainless steel, which gives staff a special style and significantly improves the properties of consumer phone: durability, resistance to scratching, reliable design.

The user can customize the menu according to his own taste: 3 preset themes, plus the opportunity to create their own order, the availability of choice of any photo or image to process the main screen, main menu and custom menu shortcuts.



The phone company provides the functions of Samsung, such as Mobile Tracker, SOS Message and Fake Call. The first allows you to locate a lost or stolen device at the time of installation in a different SIM-cards, the second - to send pre-recorded message to the selected number by pressing a certain key combination and the third - to simulate an incoming call, thus avoiding the unpleasant conversation or situation. Utility Bluetooth Messenger extends the communication, providing an opportunity to send messages to other devices on the wireless channel.


Specifications Samsung S3500:

  • Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
  • Display: 2.2-inch QVGA, displays 262 thousand colors
  • Camera: 2 MP, the possibility of video recording
  • Memory: 35 MB, slot for memory cards MicroSD
  • Communications: Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR c A2DP, USB 2.0
  • Corporate functions Samsung: Mobile Tracker, SOS Message, Fake Call
  • Music player
  • FM-radio with RDS
  • Dimensions: 99,9 h48h13, 9 mm

Nokia E55 now in red body

The Nokia E55 now available in red body It is a messaging device supporting EGPRS, WCDMA, HSDPA/HSUPA (3.5G) and WLAN. The device features two customizable Home Screen modes, noice cancellation, a 3.2 Mpix camera with Full focus / EDOF and a compact qwerty keyboard. Write messages with intelligent text input, enjoy videos, music, and graphics on the 2.4” QVGA display. Additional features include GPS and Nokia Maps 3.0, UPnP, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, and USB 2.0 High-Speed. Now Nokia E55 mobile phone in red body.

Hyundai MB-490i Dolphin mobile phone


Design stylized model of a dolphin, as an advantage over the other phones. MB-490i Dolphin has the touch screen with a resolution 240h400 points and touch navigation keys, 3.2 MP camera module Bluetooth, FM-radio and music player.

Hyundai MB-490i Dolphin will be on sale in May in Europe at an estimated cost of € 250.

LG Japan introduces 21.5-inch W2253V-PF, 24-inch W2453V-PF, 27-inch W2753V-PF and 22-inch 16:10 W2254TQ ew LCD monitors

Active leader in the digital world "LG Electronics" in Japan of LG Electronics Japan Inc. (President: Justice Lee Gyu-hong CEO, HQ: Tokyo), W53 series, high-resolution 1920 × 1080 at 16:9 corresponding to full-HD display 3-inch LCD monitor 21.5,24,27 types of "W2453V-PF" 2 / 27 release, "W2253V-PF" "W2753V-PF" a three-month and then gradually released during the middle. The design adopted for the 16:10 show "W2254TQ-PF" will be released simultaneously. Price is open. For features and specifications of products are listed below.

HDMI terminal equipment It is equipped with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy the best possible Full HD picture. High-definition video camera and recorded video, Xbox360 game consoles and high-definition, Blu-Ray equipment and connection of high definition images, you can freely enjoy a smooth, clear images. This terminal is equipped with non-W2254TQ-PF.



LG’s W2254TQ is a 22-inch 16:10 LCD monitor with 1680×1050 resolution. Other features are similar to the models above. It offers only DVI-D and D-sub inputs. The price will be around 20,000 Yen.

How to Use Sony Playstation Portable as the second monitor

Windows only: If you're on the look out for a new trick to teach your PSP, using it as supplemental monitor for your Windows rig is pretty sweet trick indeed.

Like many of the other awesome PSP based projects we have suggested here at Lifehacker—like using your PSP as a universal remote and controlling iTunes with your PSP— this requires a little bit of homebrew magic. The results are quite impressive however. Once you install PSPDisp and tether your PSP to your computer with a USB cable, you can use it as an independent display. Update: several readers have reported that they can tether over WiFi. Thanks guys! Check out the video:

Widgets, instant messaging windows, etc. can all be placed on the tethered screen. Additionally you can reverse the video and have the display on the PSP appear on your computer monitor. If you've never messed around with homebrew PSP software before check out the wealth of information at PSP Homebrew to get your feet wet. We're short a PSP here at the Lifehacker office, but quite excited by the potential of this handy little hack.

Source : lifehacker

Mac Bundle Box 4 Making Mac Software History

oday Mac Bundle Box announced their fourth bundle promotion containing 13 incredible applications that Mac users will love. With a total value of nearly $350 for only $49, Mac Bundle Box promises to be one of the most amazing software events this year. Running for 11 days starting the 1st of March this incredible deal containing 13 applications includes:

Relationship (39.00) - Manage your contacts and information with ease and style.

Code Collector (25.00) - Collects snippets of code in one location, like iTunes for code.

DrawIt (40.00) - Vector image editing and drawing application.

Espionage (24.95) - One click file and folder protection for your Mac.

Cover Stream (20.00) - Browse, Search, See. Your music in a simple intuitive window.

DEVONnote (24.95) - Keeps your thoughts in one safe location and helps you organize them.

QuickScale (20.00) - Scale, edit, send and convert pictures.

Project Calculator (19.99) - Time tracking and project management in a single application.

Transcriva (29.99) - Transcribing made easy, with audio playback and much more.

Magnet (39.99) - The easiest way to customize your movies and share them with your friends.

Involer (20.00) - Super simple digital invoicing for you and your Mac.

Stuf (20.00) - Collect pictures and snippets in this little app, for use later.

Blog Assist (9.95) - Add often used code to your blog post with a single click.

This time, we’re giving something back, and thats why 5% of every sale will be donated to the charity, ‘Charity: Water’. Charity: Water aims to bring clean, fresh drinking water to the 1.1 billion people on earth that don’t have it.

Pricing and Availability :

The Mac Bundle Box is available to purchase today for $49 (USD). For $49 (USD) you will get all 13 applications and we will donate $2.50 (USD) to Charity: Water.