24
May

1 Desktop PC to Give Away

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Categories: Linux and free

Update 10 June 2009 - both of the PC’s have now gone. Thank you for your interest.

Update: One of the PC’s has gone. So there is only one left!

One compaq PC is still available. It is a full size tower - if you want to use it as is that is fine, or if you want to build your own pc this would be great.

We were tidying up our office and found we have some more old hardware we need to get rid of. Before we throw it away though, I thought someone out there might have some use for some of it. If so help yourself.

The items are 2 desktop pc’s to give away. They are offered on an “as is” basis, and need to be picked up from the Azabu area in Tokyo.

Both are Compaq Pentium 2’s. The hard drives have been reformatted and have had ubuntu installed on them. They sound old, and they are, but with ubuntu they work fine for browsing the internet and writing documents. They both have full size cases.

compaq-pentium-2b

compaq-pentium-2a.

Call 03-4550-1513 to arrange pickup.

25
Feb

Mounting a Nokia NM706i on Ubuntu

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Categories: Uncategorized

Mounting a Nokia NM706i on ubuntu (8.04) is very simple.

Simply:

Plug in the phone via USB.

At the command line:

dmesg | tail

You should see a line like:

[18373.951006] sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Attached SCSI removable disk

In this case, the Nokia phone has been connected as drive sdb.

Now, check that it is shown with:

cat /proc/partitions

If you can see it all good, now you have to mount it.

In my case:

sudo mount /dev/sdb /mnt

And there you go!

27
Jan

VoIP 101 for Business: What buyers & sellers need to know

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Categories: VoIP and video

An interesting introduction to the world of VoIP. If you are looking for options regarding your phone system, then you will probably find that this video gives you some useful background. Not deep and technical, but that can be a good thing.

From the description on the video page at youtube:

Speaking to an audience of independent distributors (telecom agents, channel partners & solution providers) author & educator Steven Sheppard gives a detailed 40-minute analysis of the pros & cons small businesses owners and decision makers need to be properly consulted about before they can “buy into” and benefit from adapting any VoIP solution or migration strategy into their businesses communication and technology suites.

The presentation was delivered in August 2006 at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo and was sponsored by XO communications. The video was recorded and edited by Telecom Association.

For more information about XO Communications please visit www.XO.com. The more information about Steven Shepard please visit www.ShepardComm.com. For more information about Channel Partners Expo please visit www.ChannelPartnersExpo.com. For more information about Telecom Association please visit www.TelecomAssociation.com.

In Japan I would recommend the company I work for: Denphone for an inexpensive and reliable phone system.

23
Oct

Used Hardware (Junk) to Give away

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Categories: In

Tidying up our office and found we have some old hardware we need to get rid of. Before we throw it away though, I thought someone out there might have some use for some of it. If so help yourself.

The items are 2 desktop pc’s and 2  tape drives. They are offered on an “as is” basis, and need to be picked up from the Azabu area in Tokyo.

Update 28/10/08 - the desktops have gone. The tape drives are still there if anyone wants them!

1. Compaq Evo W4000 Desktop

Compaq Desktop

Compaq Desktop

The capacitors on the motherboard have blown. No ram, hard disk. but if you want a box to build a computer you could use this.

2. Dell PIV Desktop

Dell Desktop

Dell Desktop

This desktop works. Currently has Ubuntu installed - which doesn’t need a fast computer to work. So if you need a computer to surf the internet this would be fine. You will need your own monitor. Pentium IV 128mg ram, 10.2Gb hard drive, floppy drive, cd drive, ethernet card.

3. Fujitsu DLT Tape Drive

Fujitsu DLT Tape Drive

Fujitsu DLT Tape Drive

This doesn’t work. Don’t know what you would want it for, but there are plenty of creative people out there in Tokyo.

4. Compaq 20/40 GB DLT Tape Drive

Compaq 20/40 GB DLT Tape Drive

Compaq 20/40 GB DLT Tape Drive

Same condition as the Fujitsu tape drive.

These will be given away on a first come first served basis. For further details email simon at favilink.com, or call Tokyo: 03-4550-1513 and ask for Simon.

Update 28/10/08 - the desktops have gone. The tape drives are still there if anyone wants them!

11
Sep

Denphone - Japan’s most flexible Telephony Solutions

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Categories: General, Japan, Linux and VoIP

Long time since I posted here. Things have been busy as ever:)

A couple of weeks ago I started a new job, working for a VoIP Solutions company here in Tokyo. The company is called Denphone and it is based just down the road from where I live, in Azabujuban, Tokyo.

It is a very interesting company offering a wide range of Linux and open source IP telephony solutions, particularly using the Asterisk PBX software package. We also sell a lot of IP telephones, including Polycom, Cisco, snom, and Grandstream models. You can see some of them at the Denphone webshop. So I have had a lot of new products to get myself familiar with.

I will be putting up more links in the future, particularly related to VoIP and IP telephony especially Asterisk in the near future.

16
Apr

China Interesting Websites and Blogs

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Categories: General, Internet and Web

china

The Opposite End of China
China’s leading blogging machine. Once based in the badlands of Xinjiang he still keeps his ear to the ground about whats going down in China’s Wild Wild West.
Baidu
China’s leading search engine. Great source of free mp3’s.
Xinhua News
Daily Chinese News.
Chinalyst
Blogs about China in English - Your China Blog Community website.
Uighur Language
Uighur Language learning resources.
China Law Blogger
Law related blog from a Chinese expert.
Angry Chinese Blogger
Like in China can get to one sometimes…
This is China!
Another perspective on living the life in China.
Danwei
China media and advertising focused blog.
Fubar
A little slice of home in Urumchi, Xinjiang. Cafe, bar, restaurant, pool hall and maybe even a place to rest your weary head.
The Peking Duck
Around Asia and back again.
15
Apr

Los Amigos - friends on the web:)

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Categories: General, In, Internet and Web

los amigos

Blizzardboy
A Kiwi in Japan weblog.
Oursilkroad
Travel information and resources for the Silk Road.
Aqua Effector
Vintage Japanese effects pedals and sound units for guitar, bass and synthesizer.
Chooch
Chooch.jp Blog. Japanese and English. Comics and weird stuff.
Rent my Flat in Feodosia
The Best rental apartment in Feodosiya, Crimea, Ukraine on the Black Sea.
6 Dimension Soundz
Japanese Psychedelic Music Label.
Favilinks
This site. Links and news.
Eigobenkyou.com
English Study information for Japanese students of English.
The Opposite End of China
The Blog farthest from the sea. Michael brings us news and stories about life in Korla, Xinjiang China. It is another world out there!
Wordsummit
Language Learners walking the walk.
14
Apr

Social Networks

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Categories: General and Web

Social Networks

Facebook
Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them.
Asoboo
International Creative Network
Mixi
Japan’s Leading Social Network Website
Yamky
Yamky, aka Badoo is a truly worldwide online community that provides its members with the ability to communicate and share their lives with people both locally and around the globe.
Flickr
The webs leading photo sharing site.
Youtube
Videos, Videos, Videos.
Tribe
Whether it’s for finding the right job, a killer apartment, a good restaurant, a gentle dentist, or a hiking buddy, tribe is the dice.
Piqniq
Japan Social Network for family types.
Piczo
Your site. Your style. Your friends.
Xanga
Xanga is an online community for you and your friends. Offers blogs and networking.
13
Apr

Aotearoa New Zealand interesting websites

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Categories: General, New Zealand and Web

aotearoa

The Press
Its a newspaper. From Christchurch.
Peter Peryer
Living legend Peter Peryer’s photography blog.
Black Caps
New Zealand Cricket’s website. They will be world champions. One day. Just probably not this year.
Bitshifter
Blog of a games designer based in Wellington.
Wellingtonista
Wash down your decaf soy latte with a touch of touche Wellington magic.
Flying Nun
Fly Nun is the granddaddy of New Zealand music.
Rhombus
Pure hip hop genius from down under.
RDU
Smash your television! Alternative radio from Canterbury University. Not many ads, and you can listen on line.
Radio One
Dunedin’s number one radio station. Student alternative radio. Listen over the net.
NoizyLand
It’s a blog. From Noizyland!
12
Apr

Shopping - Interesting Online Shopping Sites

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Categories: General and Web

shopping

Amazon
Internet shopping. More than just books.
ebay
Online auction house.
Trademe
New Zealand’s leading auction website.
NZ Music
Want rocking music? Check this beauty out.
Cactus Climbing
Climbing gear, mountain equipment for the serious camper.
Yahoo Auction Japan
Japan’s leading auction web site.
Rakuten
Japanese online shopping mall and auction site.
Think Geek
Gifts for the geek in your life.
Japanese Sword Store
Kill Bill eat your heart out. A great and drool inducing collection of tanto, katana and other exquisite Japanese swords.
MoMA Store
Art meets commerce.
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