A quick post on how to send spam e-mail using a PHP method.  Also, don’t use this form as a normal contact form as it has no security built in.

NOTE:  First in some cases the client will receive an e-mail that looks spoofed.  In this case you can make an e-mail look like it has been sent from someone other than you.  Second, in some cases the client will receive an e-mail from your server.  In either case DO NOT USE THIS MALICIOUSLY because….it’s very easy to be caught.  If someone were to examine the details of the e-mail in either case it would show your server and you would be traceable.

<code>

<!— sampleSpamForm.php

Note:  All of this code should be placed on a single page.  If you look below you will see that the form will post to itself, after the post if the email field is set then it will send the email.  If not then it will display the form.

—>

<?php
if (isset($_REQUEST['email']))
//if “email” is filled out, send email
{
//send email
$to = “email to send to”;
$from = “email you want the email to appear to be sent from”;
$name = $_REQUEST['name'] ;
$email = $_REQUEST['email'] ;
$subject = $_REQUEST['subject'] ;
$message = $_REQUEST['message'] ;
$headers = “From: $from”;
$body = “$message $name”;
mail($to,$subject,$body,$headers);
echo “Thank you $name for using the spam form.”;
}
else
//if “email” is not filled out, display the form
{
echo “<form method=’post’ action=’spam.php’>
Name: <input name=’name’ type=’text’>
<br>
Email: <input name=’email’ type=’text’>
<br>
Subject: <input name=’subject’ type=’text’>
<br>
Message:
<br>
<textarea name=’message’ rows=’15′ cols=’40′> </textarea>
<br>
<input type=’submit’ />
</form>”;
}
?>

</code>

“Fog is a Linux-based, free and open source computer imaging solution for Windows XP and Vista that ties together a few open-source tools with a php-based web interface. Fog doesn’t use any boot disks, or CDs; everything is done via TFTP and PXE. “

Now that you have Ubuntu installed your system is now ready to install the FOG Suite.

Login and lets get started.

1. Download the newest version of Fog from http://sourceforge.net/projects/freeghost/ you can do this by going to Applications à Internet à Firefox and entering the url

2. Save the file to the /opt directory (should be named fog_*.**.fc.tar.gz)

3. Open terminal by going to Applications à Accessories à Terminal

4. Now we are going to un-tar (unzip) the installation files,

Here are the commands:

cd /opt

tar –xvzf fog*

cd fog*

cd bin

v. ./installfog.sh (This will launch the setup Script)

5. Follow the prompts and answer the questions. Answers may vary depending on your network.

6. After the installation is complete go back into Firefox and enter the url : http://[serveripaddress]/fog/management once here you will be asked to install the database schema. Click Install/Upgrade Now

7. After this is complete go back to http://[serveripaddress]/fog/management . Now that the schema is installed you should be asked for a username and password. The username is fog and the password is password

8. The installation is now complete.

As of right now I am writing this blog post from my new I pad. It takes a little getting used to but I am blown away by how well this device performs. So far I have installed quite a few apps and I am loving all of them. My goal is to replace my Macbook Pro that I normally use at school to lighten my load. I am not expecting to be able to do everything but basic web browsing and note taking should work great. I think it’s going to be pretty easy to do. Here are the apps that I am enjoying so far.

Desktop Connect:

By far my favorite app on the device. I am able to control Linux boxes, Apple Machines as well as Windows Machines remotely. This is a RDP and VNC remote desktop app. I really like the mouse control, you don’t directly control the mouse it’s different, but nice. Another cool feature is the auto-discovery of Windows and Apple devices that are advertising remote connections. All devices that are available show up on the left hand side.

Netflix:

I have never seen Netflix work so flawlessly. Within 30 seconds I was logged in and my movie was playing, almost instantly. The Netflix streaming catalog is growing every day. I was able to browse TV shows and Movies without any lag or slowness.

WordPress:

The next one was a tuff decision. What app would I use to keep up with the Twitter universe?
My first instinct was to download tweet deck. I was un-pleasantly surprised when I clicked on a link and I could not navigate to the Webpage. (It does work in portrait mode)

Twitteriffic:
This is a pleasant upgrade from Tweet Deck, it even makes cool bird sounds when its launched. It’s like pretty much every other Twitter Client you have access to a timeline with all your friends as well as re-tweet and reply. I really like the simple and easy to use interface.

Real Racing HD:

Everyone that I demo this app for is blown away by how well the device handles the game and how stunning the graphics are. The game play is solid although I would like some more control over the game. All you have access to is the brake, not the accelerator. Overall the game is a 9 out of 10.

I know, I know, Who is going to have a wireless card even close to there data center? The answer, no one. But you may find yourself wanting to create, test, and verify VHD’s while on the road or away from the server. Hyper-V does not natively support using Wireless Cards as they are un-likely to be used in production environments, that said it is still possible.

There are three different types of virtual networks that we can utilize in Hyper-V .External which binds a physical interface to the connection to the machine can access a physical network. Internal which will create a Virtual network adapter that you use to communicate between the machines on the server and the physical machine itself. The final one which is Private which creates a network that only the machines that you select can communicate on the virtual network.

The connection type that we will be using is the “Internal” type of connection. Like I stated earlier this connection creates a network interface on the physical computer so it can communicate with the virtual machine.

Go into Hyper-V Virtual Network Manager and create a new network. We will call it STG.

Now go into “Network Connections” (Control Panel –> Network and Internet –> Network and Sharing Center –> Change Adapter Settings )

Select the virtual adapter that was created and the wireless adapter and right click “Add to Bridge” You will now see a Network bridge that displays both networks IE STG and DadderN (Home Network).

Now set the IP settings to your default gateway and other network settings.

Now you will have given outside network access to your virtual switch and you will be able to navigate outside of your lan.

If you have any problems feel free to email me at tj{at}smalltowngeeks{dot}net

TJ

Here is a Quick Guide on how to install Ubuntu.

Installation of Ubuntu

1. Download the most up to date distro of Ubuntu from : http://ubuntu.com

2. Burn ISO image to a optical media such as a DVD or CD

3. Insert disk into the server and set your boot options within the bios to boot to optical drive.

4. When the installer starts you will be presented with a prompt to choose your language, select your language.

5. Next you will see a menu with different options that you can choose to do with the disk. We want to select “Install Ubuntu”

6. Next choose your language again.

7. Now select your Time Zone and adjust the time.

8. Next select your keyboard layout.

9. Next is when you can select different partition options. In this example we are going to use the whole disk.

10. Now we must name the machine as well as setup passwords for the unit.

Tip: If on a domain make sure you stay within naming policies to save yourself some hassle later.

11. Now we are ready to install, verify your settings and click next to start the installation.

12. Ubuntu will now be installed on your system.

13. Click Login to begin.

I can’t wait anymore. I had to do it. I have finally updated my droid to the newest update. It was the easiest firmware update that I have had to do. Lets jump in.

First thing you need to do is download the firmware. (Download)

Rename the file to “update.zip” and copy it to the root of your SD card.

Now we need to get your droid into recovery mode.

1. Power down your droid.

2. Now when you power your Droid back on hold down the “X” key on your keyboard.

3. You will now see a triangle and an ! point

4. After you see the recovery screen hold down the “Volume +” key as well as the camera key

5. You will see a menu appear towards the top, use the D pad to navigate to the update option.

6. Sit back and let the droid update.

7. Enjoy

Today while looking at all of my domains ( way to many) and I saw that Godaddy added a new feature to all of my domains. Site Diagnostics.


I was thinking that Godaddy would help me with SEO and things like that. Unfortunately it was just another sales tool. It seems like everyday I go back to Godaddy they just want to sell me something that i probably do not need. I am getting sick of sorting through ad’s and such to manage my DNS. I do give them credit, they did give me a rating for load time for my site but that was about it.

GoDaddy please stop trying to sell me things that I do not need!

Having 5 classes and multiple computers in use to complete assignments, I have found myself losing flash drives and not having my assignments when I need them. I have tried other services in the  past, but Dropbox is by far the easiest to use and gives me the features I need.

First, what is Dropbox?

“Put your files into your Dropbox on one computer, and they’ll be instantly available on any of your other computers that you’ve installed Dropbox on (Windows, Mac, and Linux too!) Because a copy of your files are stored on Dropbox’s secure servers, you can also access them from any computer or mobile device using the Dropbox website.” (From there site)

Utilizing Dropbox’s sync capabilities I never have to worry about where my assignments reside. They are always available whether I am on my own computer or a computer in the schools labs.

Here are some key features:

• 2 GB of online storage for free.
• 50gb or 100gb packages available for $99 and $199 a year respectively.
• Folder synchronization is by far the best feature of this service. I love the idea of typing a paper on computer A then driving home and finishing my paper on computer B with no effort on my part.
• Works on Mac and PC. Being a “Mac” guy in a Windows world I find myself bouncing back and forth between both operating systems. Dropbox enables me to keep my files safe no matter which operating system I am in.
• Share files easily with others with a click of the mouse

Dropbox will make your life much easier as a student. The nice thing is at the end of the semester you can Zip up the folder that you are using and archive it so you can have a hard copy in case you need it in the future.

Sign up for drop box here

Until next time,

Carpe Noctum

“Sieze the night”

TJ

The Chrome OS seems to be built for the net book community but they are looking to expand the OS into other markets. As of right now the OS is very hardware dependant. Google has a set list of compatible hardware meaning you may not be able to download the OS and just install it. Google is giving all of the code back to the open source community.  Here is a video that will explain more about the chrome OS.

Some of the main points from the webcast:

Chrome will launch in 2010

Under the hood:
-  No hard disks, only solid-state drives
-  Verified boot, meaning if the boot does not pass signature then it will reload.
-  Security: the OS does not trust any app
-  Read-only root file system (Better Security)
-  User data synced to the cloud. If your cloud goes down. O noooz
-  Automatic updates for the entire OS

Trends:
-  Net books have taken off in popularity
-  Web Browser are 90% of what people use PC’s for

Chrome OS:
- Instant boot (Under 7 Seconds)
- Every app is a web app no native apps like android
- All data is in the cloud
- Browser security model. Sandboxes Apps.