• use TXMLDocument (the MSXML wrapper)
• or use xml components like OmniXML, NativeXml, ADOM, SAX, libxml2, DIXml, fcl-XML, Fast XMLParser, SimpleXML
  

Now here comes another one: VerySimpleXML – a lightweight, one-unit XML reader/writer in under 500 lines of code. Use it for small well-formed XML files (like configuration files, etc.).

Download verysimplexml-v1.0.zip (7kb)

Some usage examples:

uses Xml.VerySimple;
 
var
  Xml: TVerySimpleXML;
  Node, Child: TXmlNode;
begin
  Xml := TVerySimpleXml.Create;
  Xml.LoadFromFile('example.xml');
  Xml.Root.Find('book', 'id', 'bk102').Find('author').Text := 'Dein, Carol';
  Node := Xml.Root.AddChild('book');
  Child := Node.AddChild('author');
  Child.Text := 'Barger, Al';
  Child.Attribute['type'] := 'topseller';
  Node.AddChild('title').SetAttribute('lang', 'en').SetText('A big View');
  Xml.SaveToFile('output.xml');
  Xml.Free;
end;

VerySimpleXML supports just a subset of the XML specification:

• load and save from stream or file
• nodes, childs and attributes
• UTF-8 and ANSI encoding
• compact output by setting Xml.Ident := ”;
• method chaining
• “>” and “>” inside text and attribute values when wrapped in quotation marks (XML-spec requires you to transform them into < etc.)

It does NOT support:

• CDATA, comments, etc…

Example XML-file:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<catalog>
  <book id="bk101">
    <author>Gambardella, Matthew</author>
    <title/>
    <keywords />
  </book>
  <book id=bk102 lang="en">
    <author>Ralls, Kim</author>
    <title>Midnight Rain</title>
    <description>A former architect battles corporate zombies</description>
    <keywords>
      <keyword lang="es">no-muerto</keyword>
      <keyword lang=en>zombies</keyword>
    </keywords>
  </book>
  <book id="bk103">
    <author rate=">5">Corets, Eva</author>
    <title>Maeve Ascendant</title>
    <description>"The collapse of a <nanotechnology> society"</description>
  </book>
</catalog>

Warning! This is not a standard well-formed XML file (not all attributes are wrapped with quotation marks, < and > are used within attributes and text), it is an example of the (very simple) fault tolerance of VerySimpleXML.

“Class helpers provide a way to extend a class, but they should not be viewed as a design tool to be used when developing new code. They should be used solely for their intended purpose, which is language and platform RTL binding. “

Let’s suppose we have a simple TDog class:

unit Dog;
 
type
  TDog = class
    Name: String;
  end;

and a corresponding TMaster class:

unit Master;
 
type
  TMaster = class
    Name: String;
  end;

Let’s create our objects:

uses
  Dog, Master;
 
var
  Dog: TDog;
  Master: TMaster;
 
begin
  Dog := TDog.Create;
  Dog.Name := 'Bobby';
 
  Master := TMaster.Create;
  Master.Name := 'Joe';
end;

Works. Now we’re adding the dog’s master in our TDog class:

unit Dog;
 
uses
  Master;
 
type
  TDog = class
    Name: String;
    Master: TMaster;
  end;

Ok, compiles. Alright. Now what if we need a reference to our dog in the TMaster class? First approach:

unit Master;
 
uses
  Dog; // Compile error
 
type
  TMaster = class
    Name: String;
    Dog: TDog;
  end;

Won’t compile – circular unit reference (unit Dog uses unit Master, and unit Master uses unit Dog). You may getting around by using TObject as the Dog object:

  TMaster = class
    Name: String;
    Dog: TObject;
  end;

Well, that compiles – but you always have to type cast your Dog object:

[..]
begin
  Dog := TDog.Create;
  Dog.Name := 'Bobby';
 
  Master := TMaster.Create;
  Master.Name := 'Joe';
 
  Master.Dog := Dog;  // The Master has a dog
  Dog.Master := Master;  // The dog's master is Master
 
  Writeln(TDog(Master.Dog).Name);
end;

Now – how about using class helpers? First we move the Dog object into our protected area:

unit Master;
 
type
  TMaster = class
  protected
    FDog: TObject;
  public
    Name: String;
  end;

then we introduce a new class helper which “exports” the dog as a TDog class

unit MasterClassHelper;
 
uses
  Dog, Master;
 
type
  TMasterClassHelper = class helper for TMaster
  private
    procedure SetDog(Value: TDog);
    function GetDog: TDog;
  public
    property Dog: TDog read GetDog write SetDog;
  end;
 
function TMasterClassHelper.GetDog: TDog;
begin
  Result := TDog(FDog);  // We cast the TObject(FDog) to TDog!
end;
 
procedure TMasterClassHelper.SetDog(Value: TDog);
begin
  FDog := Value;
end;

Now we’re able to access the Dog reference of the Master object without typecasting:

uses
  Dog, Master, MasterClassHelper;
 
var
  Dog: TDog;
  Master: TMaster;
 
begin
  Dog := TDog.Create;
  Dog.Name := 'Bobby';
 
  Master := TMaster.Create;
  Master.Name := 'Joe';
 
  Master.Dog := Dog;  // The Master has a dog
  Dog.Master := Master;  // The dog's master is Master
 
  Writeln(Master.Dog.Name);  // "Bobby"
  Writeln(Dog.Master.Name);  // "Joe";
 
  Writeln(Dog.Master.Dog.Master.Dog.Master.Dog.Name); // "Bobby"
end;

Adding the MasterClassHelper in the implementation part of the Master unit allows us to access the TDog class inside our TMaster class, too:

unit Master;
 
type
  TMaster = class
  protected
    FDog: TObject;
  public
    Name: String;
    procedure RenameDog;
  end;
 
implementation
 
uses
  MasterClassHelper;
 
procedure TMaster.RenameDog;
begin
  Dog.Name := 'Buddy';
end;

Download Delphi source DogMaster.zip

1. Download and install TFTPD32

2. Download SPA Phone Localization XML dictionaries (download both: english and your language)

3. Extract the language ZIP or copy the (extracted) XML files to the TFTPD folder

4. Run TFTPD32, press [Show dir] to verify that your XML files are available as a tftp download

5. Log into the web interface of your phone (http://ip.of.your.phone/)

6. Switch over to Admin login: advanced (top right)

7. Insert your dictionary script (as one line) into Voice -> Regional -> Dictionary Server Script (at the bottom of the page), e.g.:

Dictionary_Server_Script ua="na" serv=tftp://192.168.0.2/;
d0=English;x0=spa50x_30x_en_v747.xml;
d1=German;x1=spa50x_30x_de_v746.xml; / Dictionary_Server_Script

Replace 192.168.0.2 with the IP of your PC, d1=German and x1=spa50x_30x_de_v746.xml with your language and your language file.

8. Insert your language as used above (e.g. German) into the Change Language Selection-field below

9. [Submit All Changes], your phone should now reboot

10. You should notice the download of the XML files in the tftp Log viewer and your phone should talk in your language then

How to change the background image

1. Place a 128 x 48 pixel bitmap (b/w, 2 bits, .BMP format) in the tftp folder

2. In the web interface set your bitmap URI at Voice -> Phone -> BMP Picture Download URL to your bitmap path, e.g.:

tftp://192.168.0.2/background.bmp

Replace 192.168.0.2 with the IP of your PC and background.bmp with the name of your bitmap.

3. [Submit All Changes], your phone should now change the background image

How to add ringtones

Use the ringtone utility from the Cisco Support Forums.

Need further informations?

For further informations read the Cisco SPA 500 admin guide, visit the Cisco Support Forums or Cisco Community Central.

./eclipse -vmargs -Dosgi.locking=java.io

or you may add this line to your /Application/eclipse/Eclipse.app/Contents/MacOS/eclipse.ini file:

-Dosgi.locking=java.io

This Lua Wrapper is based on Lua-Pascal v0.2 by Marco Antonio Abreu
- converted PChar to PAnsiChar
- converted Char to AnsiChar
- added function LuaLibLoaded: Boolean;
- added a new base class (TLua) with OOP call back functions

Download
LuaDelphi2010-v1.3

History
1.3 Improved Callback, now uses pointer instead of object index. Modified RegisterFunctions to allow methods from other class to be registered, moved object table into TLua class
1.2  Added example on how to extend lua with a delphi dll
1.1  Improved global object table, optimized delphi function calls
1.0  Initial Release

Example
TLua automatically creates OOP callback functions for Delphi <-> Lua:

uses
  Lua, LuaLib;
 
type
  TMyLua = class(TLua)
  published
    function HelloWorld(LuaState: TLuaState): Integer;
  end;
 
function TMyLua.HelloWorld: Integer;
var
  ArgCount: Integer;
  I: integer;
begin
  writeln('Delphi: Hello World');
 
  ArgCount := Lua_GetTop(LuaState);
  writeln('Arguments: ', ArgCount);
  for I := 1 to ArgCount do
    writeln('Arg1', I, ': ', Lua_ToInteger(LuaState, I));
 
  // Clear stack
  Lua_Pop(LuaState, Lua_GetTop(LuaState));
 
  // Push return values
  Lua_PushInteger(LuaState, 101);
  Lua_PushInteger(LuaState, 102);
  Result := 2;
end;
 
var
  MyLua: TLua;
 
begin
  MyLua := TMyLua.Create;
  MyLua.DoFile('Helloworld.lua');
  MyLua.Free;
end;

helloworld.lua

print("LuaDelphi Test");
p1,p2 = HelloWorld(1,2,3)
print "Results:";
print (p1);
print (p2);

Use QR Codes (Google API or QR Code Lib) anywhere in your WordPress blog, as a Widget, Shortcode, Tooltip or with a PHP function.

Features:

• Choose your QR Code generator: Google Chart API (online connection required) or QR Code Lib (included)
• Uses cURL if allow_url_fopen is disabled (Google Chart API)
• GIF, PNG or JPEG image output
• All QR Code images are cached
• Use as a Sidebar Widget
• Use the Shortcode [qrcodetag]content[/qrcodetag] within your posts
• Use the Tooltip mode [qrcodetag tooltip="content"]some text[/qrcodetag] within your posts
• Use the PHP function inside your own template
• “Best Read Mode” for optimized QR Code image size
• Works with PHP 5.3 as well
• Works on symlinked plugin folders
• Available plugin admin interface languages: English, German

Installation
FAQ
Screenshots
Download QR Code Tag  v1.0

Donations are welcome:

Toddler Lock
“Graphics and sound to keep your toddler entertained without having to worry about them dialing a number or going in to other applications.”
Very essential if you’re surrounded by kids.

Call Faker
“Ever been in an uncomfortable situation or with someone who talks too much? Just set the contact, time, and ringtone, and the phone will ring with a fake call, allowing you to escape!”
Oh yes, works great and helps you to escape mother in law sunday afternoon talks. Somehow essential.

WifiAnalyzer
“Turns your android phone into a Wi-Fi analyzer!! Shows the Wi-Fi channels around you. Helps you to find a less crowded channel for your wireless router.”
Best Wifi analyzer. Use Menu|View to change graph and list view mode.

Ultimate Stopwatch & Timer
“Nice UI stopwatch with lap timer and countdown timer. Can run in background and you can save lap times to compare later. New Alarm Sound when Countdown complete, uses system volume.”
A very nice interface and it does it’s job very well.

SwiFTP Server
“SwiFTP is an open-source FTP server that allows you to connect to your phone over wifi to upload and download files. Any FTP client may be used.”
Nice and easy interface, transferred the data faster than any other Android FTP server application.

TV-Guide
“Fast and easy TV listings for Germany. Quickly get an overview of what’s on right now – the shows, the movies and the sports events.”
This version is for German Television – it works nice and gives you a quick overview. Swedish and UK version also available.

Layar – Reality Browser
“The Layar Reality Browser displays real time digital information on top of reality in the camera screen of the mobile phone.”
Depends heavily on your location – you won’t find any additional informations right out in the sticks. Use it while you’re in the city.

aTrackDog
“aTrackDog finds the newest version for all apps even they are not listed in Market.”
Gives you a nice overview about installed applications and updated versions.

GPS Status
“Display your GPS and sensor data: Shows the position, number and signal strength of GPS satellites. Check your position, GPS accuracy, speed, acceleration and bearing. A magnetic compass is included which displays both magnetic and true north. Use it as a leveling tool or detect magnetic anomalies in your area.”
The one with the best interface.

aCurrency
“A currency converter for 160+ currencies with daily exchange rates update.”
Always up to date. Nice.

klickTel
“Funktionen: Telefonbuch, Branchenbuch, Rückwärtssuche und Lokale Suche in einem Geldautomaten: Suche nach Bankautomaten aller Banken.Kaffee und Burger: Überall Starbucks und McDonald’s finden. Nie wieder im Stau stehen: Anzeige aktueller Verkehrsinfos und Baustellen”
German only. Sehr kompakt für alle oben genannten Informationen.

Android Application Browser (Website)
“Now you can keep up with new Android apps from the comfort of your desk!”

What are your favorite Android applications?

mysql.connect_timeout = 60

If this exceeds your max_execution_time setting, you’ll get a blank typo3 installation screen. Set it to a low vale, e.g. 5.

See “Create an ESXi v3.5 Whitebox ISO” for creating an ESXi v3.5 Whitebox.

1. Warning:
You need a 64bit CPU in order to run ESXi v4! Download Processor Check for 64-Bit Compatibility on the VMware site and determine whether your CPU is supported!
Btw: the Intel T2300 CPU is NOT a 64bit CPU…

2. Warning:
There are reports that the RTL driver may not work on all boards because of the new 64-bit portion of the ESXi driver model. Try ESXi 3.5 then. Or wait until a new full supported 64bit driver is made. Check vm-help forum regularly.


ESX Hardware Requirements
VMware ESX 4.0 will only install and run on servers with 64-bit x86 CPUs. Known 64-bit processors:

• All AMD Opterons support 64 bit.
• All Intel Xeon 3000/3200, 3100/3300, 5100/5300, 5200/5400, 7100/7300, and 7200/7400 support 64 bit.
• All Intel Nehalem (no Xeon brand number assigned yet) support 64 bit.

Use this tools
- UltraIso $29.95 USD / Free Trial
- Ubuntu Server 8.10 for VMWare Player Free
- Bitvise Tunnelier Free for individual use (or Putty, but Tunnelier is preferred)
- WinImage US$ 30.00 / Free Trial

Let’s prepare by downloading the VMWare ISO, the Community Driver Pack and the new driver.

Download VMware ESXi 4 Installable
Download Community Unified oem.tgz v1.1.0
Download Realtek RLT8168 Driver oem.tgz package
Download Realtek RTL8169 Driver (if needed, try above first!)

1. Extract image.tgz from the VMware ISO with UltraIso

2. Use Tunnelier to log into Ubunto and create a new directory called “esxi” (either with SFTP or by command console with mkdir esxi)

3. Move image.tgz to this esxi directory (use Tunneliers SFTP)
Extract the contents by changing to this directory
cd esxi
tar zxvf image.tgz

and remove the tgz file
rm image.tgz

4. Decompress the VMWare diskimage
cd usr/lib/vmware/installer/
bzip2 -d VMware-VMvisor-big-171294-x86_64.dd.bz2

Skip step 5-12 if you’re using the Realtek RLT8168 Driver oem.tgz package

5. Make a new directory for the Community Driver Pack
cd
mkdir oem
cd oem


6. Upload the Driver Pack into this directory and rename it to oem.tgz then extract the contents and remove the file with
tar zxvf oem.tgz
rm oem.tgz


7. Prepare a new directory for the realtek driver
cd
mkdir rtl8169


8. Upload the mymods-0.1.tar into this directory and extract the content with
cd rtl8169
tar zxvf mymods.tgz


9. Then add this driver to the pack
cp mod/r8169.o ../oem/mod
cd ../oem


10. Add the PCIID to the simple.map by using the texteditor nano (no, we are not using the “thing called vi”. Thanks).
cd etc/vmware
nano simple.map


11. Insert the line 10ec:8169 0000:0000 network r8169 at the appropriate place:
...
10df:fd00 0000:0000 storage lpfc_740
10df:fe00 0000:0000 storage lpfc_740
10ec:8169 0000:0000 network r8169
1166:0211 0000:0000 storage ide
1166:0212 0000:0000 storage ide
...

12. Now create the updated oem.tgz file and download it to windows
cd
cd oem
tar cfvz oem.tgz *

13. Now download the usr/lib/vmware/installer/VMware-VMvisor-big-171294-x86_64.dd file to windows and open it with WinImage (open partition0).

14. Use WinImage to replace the oem.tgz on partition 0 and save.

15. Transfer the dd file to ubuntu /esxi/usr/lib/vmware/installer/ and compress it
cd
cd esxi
cd usr/lib/vmware/installer/
bzip2 VMware-VMvisor-big-171294-x86_64.dd

16. Now recreate the image.tgz file
cd
cd esxi
tar cfvz image.tgz *

17. Download image.tgz to Windows

18. Use Ultraiso to replace image.tgz and add oem.tgz (yes, as of v4 the file isn’t here by default as it was with v3.5)

19. Burn ISO and start installing ESXi.

ESXi Tips and Tricks
http://www.vm-help.com/

If you stumble across this problem, maybe you haven’t installed the right locale on your linux computer.  Open a new shell and type

locale -a

This prints out all available locales. Refer to your OS manual on how to install additional locales.
Try this php script for testing locales (taken from php manual setlocale)