Barcode Reader for S60v3 FP2 Nokia mobile phones N96, N85

I’m pretty impressed by the Nokia Barcode Reader. Unfortunately this free and useful application is not there in newest nokia mobile phones like Nokia N96 and N85, both of which are powered by Nokia’s S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2 interface. While it is  definitely odd that Nokia did not include this application by default, How can they miss such great application with these high resolution camera phones. They not only removed the application in default package infact they go ahead and hide a download link on the internet, so you could not get the official app easily.

If you don’t know, the Nokia Barcode application is able to scan QR barcodes, which can contain any sort of information, including web URLs and vCards, SMS etc. If you’re a Firefox user, there is an addon that can create a 2D barcode on the fly, from any highlighted text, or even the webpage you’re currently viewing. You can download this plugin here.

You can also use Nokia’s mobile code generator service here to create your own custom 2D barcodes, for whatever information you might need. If you own a Nokia S60v3 FP2 device, such as the N96 or N85, you can download the official Nokia 2D barcode reader here. You can also check here for a list of other applications, that will work on basically any phone on the market that can use Java applications.

Also read, What is QR Codes ? Single Dimension vs 2D vs 3D codes

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What is QR Codes, QR Codes vs 2D Barcodes vs 3D Barcodes

Queries Solved:
What is QR Codes ?
How to send SMS in codes ?
How to send secret SMS messages ?
How to decode QR Codes or Barcodes ?

While playing with my N95 & N85 i went to inbuilt applicatoin Barcode reader, i tried to scan some barcodes but failed, Why? coz i was scanning 2d tradition Barcodes whereas Nokia inbuilt barcode reader is built to read 3D Barcodes called QR Codes. QR Codes is a beautiful way of storing & exchanging text/url/numbers/sms/vcards information inside images.

For an example, See image in left of this text, What do you find in those black & white dots or lines or squares ? it makes no sense to the human eye but the information contained inside the image can be extracted instantly on the desktop or a mobile phone like Nokia FP1 & FP2 phones using free decoders or Barcode readers. The image in left shows url of our blog http://www.ialwayscapital.com, can you read it ? Read this article to download Free Barcode reader for your mobile phone. Here is how i made the above QR Code.

Unlike the more popular bar codes, a QR Code stores data in both the vertical and horizontal directions and hence have more storage capacity per unit area. Denso Wave, the company that introduced QR Codes to the world, says that  QR codes are readable from any direction and that data stored inside QR codes can be restored even if the corresponding image is partially damaged. There is difference between traditional 2D barcode and QR codes, can see that in below image. If you like to make your own QR Codes, go to Kaywa – a web based QR code image generator. Now to decode these QR images, either use your Nokia Mobile phone or download a small Java app for desktop or get this reader if you have a Java enabled mobile phone like Nokia, Sony Ericsson, LG, Motorola etc. If you wish to download symbian application for your Nokia N96 or N85, here is the direct download link for Nokia Barcode reader.

There is Chart API in Google also supports QR Codes so you may convert any piece of text or hyperlink into an QR image just by writing simple URLs.

For iphone users there is also an iPhone app for decoding QR coded images while this Firefox add-in helps you convert web pages into QR images. You can choose several other tools to scan and read barcodes using mobile phone like

Glass Reader

UpCode Reader

Semacode Reader

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How to run Linux Applications in Windows [andLinux]

andLinux is a complete Ubuntu Linux system running seamlessly in Windows 2000 based systems (2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7; 32-bit versions only).
andLinux uses coLinux, a port of the Linux kernel to Windows which allows andLinux to run almost all Linux applications in Windows, without modifications and comes in two flavors: KDE and XFCE.
Since andLinux installs a full operating system, you'll need to make sure you've got quite a bit of free space on your hard drive. The KDE version eats up more than 4GB of space while the XFCE version takes about 2GB. If all you want to do is run a single Linux application like Amarok, Ardour, or Cinelerra, you might be better off checking out KDE for Windows and waiting for the developers ro port your favorite applications. But if you want to be able to run any Linux application you like without rebooting, andLinux is worth checking out.

What you'll get with andLinux:

• A fully functional Linux system, however without the usual desktop (you've already got one from Windows)
• a second panel (e.g. at the top of your Windows desktop) or a second start menu (in the system tray next to the clock), from which you can start Linux applications
• Linux applications and Windows applications can be used simultaneously and you can cut and paste text between them
• apt / Synaptic to install further applications

Using andLinux

After installing it, if you didn't set andLinux to start automatically you'll need to start andLinux with the helper app before you do anything with it. After it's started, you can now launch any of the pre-installed applications you want. You can do this in a number of ways, but I'll highlight a couple.
First, you'll notice that you've got a new system tray app running; it's a little KDE Start Menu, giving you access to several default KDE apps, from Konqueror (a file manager, web browser, et al) to Synaptic (a package manager from which you'll install new apps). I'm highlighting these two in particular because you can browse and launch more apps from Konqueror and you can install new apps from Synaptic.
First, if you launch Konqueror and go to the Applications tab, you can browse some of your installed Linux applications by category, from Entertainment and Games to Internet and Multimedia. If this is your first time playing with Linux, I'd recommend trying out a few different apps to get a feel for what's available.
How to install applications? It's very simple, use Synaptic from the main KDE or XFCE menu and browse for applications.
Download andLinux

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Download FREE ZoneAlarm Pro Firewall (Today Only)

 

ZoneAlarm Pro is a commercial edition that include more features that the freeware ZoneAlarm firewall. ZoneAlarm Pro, other than includes the standard two-way firewall to protect computer against malicious attacks from web and local network, ZoneAlarm Pro also includes a OSFirewall, advanced download protection, ID protection service with free credit bureau monitoring, anti-phishing, and Site Status Toolbar.

The offer is valid for today only, so claim your free copy now.
Today, October 13 2009, you can download Zone Alarm Pro Firewall 2010 for free! There is a separate download page for this offer, which will only last for 24 hours.

Few Important Things

• •  Offer valid 6am PST 10/13/09 to 6am PST 10/14/09
• •  License valid for one year (10/13/09 to 10/14/10)
• •  License valid for up to 3 PCs
• •  This offer is valid for new customers only
• •  Limit one per customer
• •  Credit card required for verification

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Free Dictionary for BlackBerry with Audio and Multilanguage support

Earlier this year, Dictionary.com’s nifty iPhone app was released. Since April, the app has seen 3 million downloads and is steadily growing in popularity. Today, Dictionary.com (which as part of the Ask.com network that also includes Thesaurus.com) is launching a similar application for BlackBerry smartphones, which has a few key differentiating factors from its sister iPhone app.

In addition to providing users with more than 500,000 words, definitions and synonyms, the app also features audio pronunciations, spelling suggestions, a “Word of the Day” for both English and Spanish and the ability to view a recently searched terms list. One of the features that is exclusively available on the Blackberry app is the ability to access a definition or synonym while reading or drafting an email. The app lets you highlight the word and you’ll be given an option to find a synonym or definition. The app also has a native feature that lets you email or SMS text any word and its definition to yourself or a contact.

Doug Leeds, president of Dictionary.com, says that the features included in the Dictionary.com app were designed to meet the specific professional needs of BlackBerry users. For example, definitions have been condensed to be more functional on a Blackberry screen. Leeds also tells us that they are releasing their API to partners to incorporate into various applications. While Dictionary.com is still finalizing partners, Leeds says that the API will be incorporated on e-books, letting users (but wouldn’t say which one).

While Dictionary.com’s BlackBerry app is free, the Oxford American Dictionary is $19.99 on Blackberry’s App world. Dictionary.com was bought by IAC-run Ask.com in July of 2008 when the conglomerate bought Lexico, the operator of Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.

[via techcrunch]

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Woopra Web Analytics for Live Tracking now Open for all

Woopra, the impressive live tracking and analytics service, today announced that  they are opening their doors for all new signups. Until today, new users had to be approved if they didn’t have an invite code.
Sure, there are a lot of analytics alternatives, so what makes Woopra so special? Real Time. It’s the big trend this year, and Woopra certainly delivers. Woopra is similar to Google Analytics but provides real time stats and a number of additional features, such as the ability to chat real time with visitors to the site.
With today’s public launch of Woopra, one of the biggest changes is the pricing. Until now, Woopra has been free for all users. Coming with the public launch is paid accounts. All current users are getting moved to the free account (pageviews limit: 250,000), with an option to upgrade to a premium account.

[via techcrunch]

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