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Releasing the Drupal 7 version of uc_echecknet module

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Drupal Technical | 1 min read
The UC eCheck.Net module is a Drupal module that implements eCheck payments using Authorize.Net's eCheck.Net service and is a popular module for online shopping websites using Drupal for making payments along with Ubercart. The module was officially released for Drupal 6. We have managed to release the updated version of UC eCheck.Net to work with Drupal 7 and is available for download.
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How to prevent Drupal's .htaccess rewrite rule from redirecting mobile m._ urls to www.m._ urls

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Drupal Technical | 2 min read
In a common secnario if a user types the url of a Drupal based website without the 'www'.prefix they will be automatically redirected to the  required site with the complete url. This is very convenient for most web users who do not want to type in the obvious 'www' prefix. Webmasters can configure this by changing the settings of the Drupal .htaccess file. However this will  be a problem if the Drupal site has a mobile version with an 'm.' prefix. Users wishing to access the mobile version of that Drupal site will inevitably be redirected to the main website.
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Git - Basic Concepts - from a simple human's perspectives - Part 1

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Technical Solution | 3 min read
Git is a popular version Control System that is Free Software. Created by Linux Torvalds to manage the development and deployment of the Linux kernel. The advantages of Git prompted developers to use it in many other software projects which required a robust version control system. Recently Drupal made the official transition from CVS to Git citing its advantages. So If you want to be a great developer you should get to know Git and its strengths when compared to existing Version Control Systems.  Read on to get a better perspective on Git and its importance to Drupal.
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Setting up Reliance Netconnect+ Wireless Broadband Modem on Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot

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Technical Solution | 3 min read
The Huawei USB modem that comes with new Reliance Netconnect+ mobile broadband connections might not work out of the box on an Ubuntu 11.10 box if the device id of the modem is 12d1:1505. Plug the modem into a usb port and run lsusb and check if the following line appears in the output - ID 12d1:1505 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd - and if it does then read on to see how to get this modem working on your computer. Create a file named 12d1:1505 inside /etc/usb_modeswitch.d/ and copy the following into the file DefaultVendor= 0x12d1 DefaultProduct=0x1505
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Zyxware lends technical support for real time video streaming at ICFOSS Conference

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Announcements | 3 min read
We had recently received the opportunity to provide video conferencing and live streaming services for the recently concluded fourth International FOSS Conference conducted by ICFOSS which was conducted from till 27-12-11 and concluded on 29-12-11. The technical support we offered was designed to be simple and can be replicated with minimum of effort to cover any other Free Software event. We have created an article on the technical aspects of setting up video streaming in Ubuntu and posted it on Ubuntu Manual. Check out the post on How to stream your webcam videos live online using Ubuntu. Feel free to share it with other FOSS enthusiasts who want to organise similar FOSS related events.
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Drupal Tips: How to create a custom view in Drupal 7

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Drupal Technical | 3 min read
By default Drupal 7 has two types of views - The Full node view and the Teaser view. This has been the case for all previous versions of Drupal. However if your requirements are different, then you might have to create a custom view that is tailored to meet your specific needs. Check out how to create a simple custom “View mode” for nodes in Drupal 7.
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Desktop Configurations Price List - January 2012

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Hardware | 8 min read
We have been providing IT solutions to home users for the last four years and we have realized that most customers who come to us come with a base configuration possibly recommended by friends/colleagues. The problem with this is that one kind of spec does not always have to apply to every need. We have compiled four base configurations of desktop computers and have published them here as a standard reference in terms of prices and specifications. The target users are typical home users, gamers/students and SOHO entrepreneurs. Checkout the prices of these four standard configurations, as on January 2012, below.
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How to install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu

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Technical Solution | 2 min read
PostgreSQL commonly known as Postgres is an open source object-relational database system which has been around for more than 15 years. PostgreSQL is well reputed with a lot of awards to its name.It runs on all major operating systems, including Linux, UNIX (AIX, BSD, HP-UX, SGI IRIX, Mac OS X, Solaris, Tru64), and Windows. Learn how to install PostgreSQL client and PostgreSQL server in Ubuntu with this step by step tutorial.
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How to install Samba server in Ubuntu

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Technical Solution | 1 min read
Networking in Ubuntu means that you will need to know how to conduct Samba server configuration. Samba is the standard Windows interoperability suite of programs for Linux and Unix. Samba server configuration is essential to seamlessly integrate Linux/Unix Servers and Desktops into Active Directory environments. Here is a step by step tutorial that will walk you through each stage of network configuration using Samba Server in Ubuntu.
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