I know its late, but I just came to know about this. Happy FreeBSDing.
20080229
20080219
freed.in
freed.in 2008 is back. And this time, the theme is knowledge shall set you free. Though I’m not able to attend freed.in on 22nd, but will be there on 23rd and 24th. Following is the list of talks, I’m interested in, lets hope they don’t conflict ;) :
- Open source audio/video streaming
- FOSS for Electronics Enthusiasts
- Open Standards, Open Society
- OLPC: It is an education project, not a laptop project
- Remote management of rural telecentre computers
- Open Mobility
Hope to see you there :)
20080217
Want to try NASM 2 on Gobuntu
Interested in trying out NASM 2 (which supports AMD64 Instruction Set :) ) on Gobuntu Gutsy, or Hardy, then you can add my Launchpad PPA‘s repository to your /etc/apt/sources.list as given below for Gutsy and Hardy:
# For Gutsy deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/wahjava/ubuntu gutsy main deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/wahjava/ubuntu gutsy main # For Hardy deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/wahjava/ubuntu hardy main deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/wahjava/ubuntu hardy main
And after this you can install nasm and nasm-doc (contains nasm manual) packages using following command:
abbe [~] chateau $ sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install nasm nasm-doc
The packages are unsigned, so you’ll get a warning when trying to do apt-get. Any happy NASMing :)
20080216
Using accumulator to prevent signals from continuing further
// How to use accumulator to control signal
// delivery in GLib2
// (C) 2007. Ashish Shukla
#include <glib-object.h>
#include <glib.h>
#include <glib/gprintf.h>
G_BEGIN_DECLS
#define TEST_OBJECT_TYPE (test_object_get_type())
#define TEST_OBJECT(obj) (G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_CAST((obj), TEST_OBJECT_TYPE, TestObject))
#define TEST_OBJECT_CLASS(klass) (G_TYPE_CHECK_CLASS_CAST((klass), TEST_OBJECT_TYPE, TestObjectClass))
#define TEST_IS_OBJECT(obj) (G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_TYPE(obj, TEST_OBJECT_TYPE))
#define TEST_IS_OBJECT_CLASS(klass) (G_TYPE_CHECK_CLASS_TYPE(klass, TEST_OBJECT_TYPE))
#define TEST_IS_OBJECT_GET_CLASS(obj) (G_TYPE_INSTANCE_GET_CLASS((obj), TEST_OBJECT_TYPE, TestObjectClass))
typedef struct _TestObject TestObject;
typedef struct _TestObjectClass TestObjectClass;
struct _TestObjectClass {
GObjectClass parent;
guint sig_test;
};
struct _TestObject {
GObject parent;
};
G_END_DECLS
G_DEFINE_TYPE(TestObject, test_object, G_TYPE_OBJECT) ;
static GObject*
test_object_constructor(GType type,
guint n_props,
GObjectConstructParam* props)
{
TestObjectClass* klass;
GObjectClass* pc;
g_printf("Test Object constructor()\n");
// dispatch the parent class constructor.
klass = TEST_OBJECT_CLASS(g_type_class_peek(TEST_OBJECT_TYPE));
pc = G_OBJECT_CLASS(g_type_class_peek_parent(klass));
return pc->constructor(type, n_props, props);
}
static gboolean
test_accumulator(GSignalInvocationHint* hint, GValue* return_accumulator,
const GValue* return_handler, gpointer data)
{
g_printf("closure %d called\n", hint->detail);
hint->detail++;
// only allow 3 signal invocations
if(hint->detail >= 3 )
{
g_printf("signal aborted\n");
return FALSE;
}
return TRUE;
}
static void
test_object_trigger_test(TestObject* object)
{
g_printf("Triggering test on %p\n", object);
g_signal_emit(object, TEST_IS_OBJECT_GET_CLASS(object)->sig_test, 0);
}
static void
test_object_class_init(TestObjectClass* klass)
{
GObjectClass* object_class;
object_class = G_OBJECT_CLASS(klass);
object_class->constructor = test_object_constructor;
klass->sig_test = g_signal_new("test", G_TYPE_FROM_CLASS(klass),
G_SIGNAL_RUN_LAST, 0,
&test_accumulator, NULL,
g_cclosure_marshal_VOID__VOID,
G_TYPE_INT, 0, NULL);
g_printf("In class_init() routine, registered signal id: %d\n", klass->sig_test);
}
static void
test_object_init(TestObject* self)
{
g_printf("Init test_object_init() routine\n");
}
#define DEFINE_TEST_SIG_HANDLER(x) \
static int test_handler##x(void) { g_printf("In handler " #x "\n"); return x; }
DEFINE_TEST_SIG_HANDLER(0)
DEFINE_TEST_SIG_HANDLER(1)
DEFINE_TEST_SIG_HANDLER(2)
DEFINE_TEST_SIG_HANDLER(3)
DEFINE_TEST_SIG_HANDLER(4)
int
main()
{
TestObject* object;
g_type_init();
object = g_object_new(TEST_OBJECT_TYPE, NULL);
g_printf("created.\n");
g_signal_connect(object, "test", test_handler0, NULL);
g_signal_connect(object, "test", test_handler1, NULL);
g_signal_connect(object, "test", test_handler2, NULL);
g_signal_connect(object, "test", test_handler3, NULL);
g_signal_connect(object, "test", test_handler4, NULL);
test_object_trigger_test(object);
g_object_unref(object);
g_printf("un-reffed\n");
return 0;
}
Outputs:
abbe [gobject] chateau $ ./test In class_init() routine, registered signal id: 2 Test Object constructor() Init test_object_init() routine created. Triggering test on 0x607020 In handler 0 closure 0 called In handler 1 closure 1 called In handler 2 closure 2 called signal aborted un-reffed
20080205
paulgraham.com not resolvable
abbe [~] chateau $ whois paulgraham.com
Whois Server Version 2.0
Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.
Domain Name: PAULGRAHAM.COM
Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC.
Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
Referral URL: http://www.networksolutions.com
Name Server: NS5.STORE.YAHOO.COM
Name Server: ST-NS1.YAHOO.COM
Status: clientTransferProhibited
Updated Date: 28-dec-2006
Creation Date: 29-oct-1998
Expiration Date: 28-oct-2009
>>> Last update of whois database: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:18:10 UTC <<<
NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration
date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring
registrar. Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to
view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.
TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois
database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or
modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry
Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for
information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information
about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not
guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide
by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only
for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,
or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,
repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or
query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register
domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure
operational stability. VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the
Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign
reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.
The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.NOTICE AND TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our WHOIS
database through the use of high-volume, automated, electronic processes. The
Data in Network Solutions' WHOIS database is provided by Network Solutions for information
purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related
to a domain name registration record. Network Solutions does not guarantee its accuracy.
By submitting a WHOIS query, you agree to abide by the following terms of use:
You agree that you may use this Data only for lawful purposes and that under no
circumstances will you use this Data to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support
the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations
via e-mail, telephone, or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated,
electronic processes that apply to Network Solutions (or its computer systems). The
compilation, repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of Network Solutions. You agree not to use
high-volume, automated, electronic processes to access or query the WHOIS
database. Network Solutions reserves the right to terminate your access to the WHOIS
database in its sole discretion, including without limitation, for excessive
querying of the WHOIS database or for failure to otherwise abide by this policy.
Network Solutions reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.
Get a FREE domain name registration, transfer, or renewal with any annual hosting package
- or just $8.95 with monthly packages.
http://www.networksolutions.com
Visit AboutUs.org for more information about PAULGRAHAM.COM
AboutUs: PAULGRAHAM.COM
Registrant:
Graham, Paul
19 Avon St
Cambridge, MA 02138
US
Domain Name: PAULGRAHAM.COM
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Learn how you can get an Enhanced Business Listing here for your domain name.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
Graham, Paul paulgraham@YAHOO.COM
19 Avon St
Cambridge, MA 02138
US
617 661 2452 fax: (408) 731-3301
Record expires on 28-Oct-2009.
Record created on 29-Oct-1998.
Database last updated on 5-Feb-2008 03:18:44 EST.
Domain servers in listed order:
ST-NS1.YAHOO.COM 209.191.66.175
NS5.STORE.YAHOO.COM
abbe [~] chateau $ dig ns paulgraham.com @resolver2.opendns.com
; <> DiG 9.4.1-P1 <> ns paulgraham.com @resolver2.opendns.com
; (1 server found)
;; global options: printcmd
;; Got answer:
;; ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 36056
;; flags: qr rd ra; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 2, AUTHORITY: 0, ADDITIONAL: 0
;; QUESTION SECTION:
;paulgraham.com. IN NS
;; ANSWER SECTION:
paulgraham.com. 172796 IN NS ns5.store.yahoo.com.
paulgraham.com. 172796 IN NS st-ns1.yahoo.com.
;; Query time: 315 msec
;; SERVER: 208.67.220.220#53(208.67.220.220)
;; WHEN: Tue Feb 5 13:13:40 2008
;; MSG SIZE rcvd: 83
abbe [~] chateau $ dig ns paulgraham.com @ns5.store.yahoo.com
; <> DiG 9.4.1-P1 <> ns paulgraham.com @ns5.store.yahoo.com
; (1 server found)
;; global options: printcmd
;; Got answer:
;; ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 35645
;; flags: qr rd; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 0, AUTHORITY: 13, ADDITIONAL: 0
;; WARNING: recursion requested but not available
;; QUESTION SECTION:
;paulgraham.com. IN NS
;; AUTHORITY SECTION:
. 3600000 IN NS A.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS B.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS C.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS D.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS E.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS F.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS G.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS H.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS I.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS J.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS K.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS L.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS M.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
;; Query time: 330 msec
;; SERVER: 209.191.66.226#53(209.191.66.226)
;; WHEN: Tue Feb 5 13:14:02 2008
;; MSG SIZE rcvd: 243
abbe [~] chateau $ dig ns paulgraham.com @st-ns1.yahoo.com
; <> DiG 9.4.1-P1 <> ns paulgraham.com @st-ns1.yahoo.com
; (1 server found)
;; global options: printcmd
;; Got answer:
;; ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 5379
;; flags: qr rd; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 0, AUTHORITY: 13, ADDITIONAL: 0
;; WARNING: recursion requested but not available
;; QUESTION SECTION:
;paulgraham.com. IN NS
;; AUTHORITY SECTION:
. 3600000 IN NS A.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS B.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS C.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS D.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS E.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS F.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS G.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS H.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS I.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS J.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS K.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS L.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
. 3600000 IN NS M.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
;; Query time: 360 msec
;; SERVER: 209.191.66.175#53(209.191.66.175)
;; WHEN: Tue Feb 5 13:14:12 2008
;; MSG SIZE rcvd: 243
abbe [~] chateau $ dig soa paulgraham.com
; <> DiG 9.4.1-P1 <> soa paulgraham.com
;; global options: printcmd
;; Got answer:
;; ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 36764
;; flags: qr rd ra; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 0, AUTHORITY: 0, ADDITIONAL: 0
;; QUESTION SECTION:
;paulgraham.com. IN SOA
;; Query time: 709 msec
;; SERVER: 127.0.0.1#53(127.0.0.1)
;; WHEN: Tue Feb 5 13:16:08 2008
;; MSG SIZE rcvd: 32
It seems someone messed up WHOIS records or DNS RRs in early morning. So, until someone fixes the problem, welcome to http://web.archive.org/*/www.paulgraham.com/. Wayback Machine rocks :)
UPDATE: paulgraham.com is back. It seems I’m sensitive to intermediate states ;).
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