KDE 4.8 RC2 on Solaris 11

Finally I found some motivation to debug the broken login to KDE. At first I got distracted by noticing most of plasma applets were crashing and I thought it might be related. I noted some familiar functions when debugging that and the deja-vu feeling started to grow. Indeed, I traced this Studio bug just a few weeks ago and even pushed a workaround to our Qt - but forgot to turn it on!

However that was a red herring, as I was still unable to login.

While I was inside plasma I fixed the remaining broken applet and started doing what I should have done from the beginning - analyzing the problem.

I saw that when the login stopped progressing, there was the kwapper4 process fully occupying one of the cores. The hotuser DTrace script told me it spent all the time inside the getDisplay() function. I then attached dbxtool and saw that it's looping these two lines:

   while((i = strchr(result, ':')))
     *i = '_';

That was weird. I started checking the documentation of strchr to see if there might be some difference between its behavior on Linux and Solaris and found nothing. Then I noticed that the code behaves correctly when I remove all the build options and after a handful of iterations I had the culprit - -xbuiltin=%all ... As the Studio documentation says - "Note that these substitutions can cause the setting of errno to become unreliable. If your program depends on the value of errno, avoid this option." and that's exactly what was happening. 

I removed the option from the whole kde-solaris repository, as it's probably only safe to use when one has the code under full control, which is not our case.

Now I'm able to log into KDE again:

Since KDE 4.8 will be released within several hours, I'll wait with publishing the binary packages

for the final release.

Airtel Steady Steady; Control Your Call Rates

Airtel Steady Steady is another promotional tariff plan introduced by Airtel- Steady Steady is a wonderful tariff plan that makes it possible for you as an Airtel customer; to control your call rates as you wish. This service makes use of the Airtime balance available on your phone before the call is initiated using that Airtel line thus; the higher the Airtime balance on your phone at the time the call is initiated, the lower you'll be billed for each completed call.

Airtel Steady Steady Benefits?

In addition to all other extras and beneefits you enjoy on typical Airtel lines; Airtel Steady Steady has two distinct benefits that you can enjoy anyday, anytime and anywhere within Nigeria. And they are:

1. You'll have the ability to control your call rates.

2. You can make calls to any network within Nigeria at the same call rate- unity tariff; starting from the very first second/minute till the call is completed.

How It Works

One thing that makes Airtel Steady Steady so different from other tariff plans is that; it gives you the opportunity to define how much you are billed and this is how:

1. With Airtime Balance above N100 and below N300, you make calls at 35K/sec flat call rate on domestic calls from the first sec/min till the call is complete.

2. With Airtime Balance of N100 and below you make calls at 60K/Sec flat call rate on all domestic calls.

3. And with Airtime Balance of N300 and above you make calls at25K/sec flat call rate on domestic calls.

How to Migrate

If you are already a prepaid (Pay As Go) Airtel customer, simply dial *450# to opt into this product; tariff plan.
POSTPAID Existing Airtel Customers can migrate to this plan only by contacting their account officers or by visiting an Airtel outlet.

Please note that this info is given on an "AS IS" basis and may change from time to time with or without notice either from SaibVen or any of the Nigeria Networks in concern therefore; you may visit their website for the most recent changes made or contact SaibVen via this email; saibincs@gmail.com regarding this info or for any other issue relating to any network in Nigeria.

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Etisalat- You Can Now Download Your Call History/Log Online

Bravo! Etisalat now provides electronic call history- a service that lets you access and obtain your phone calls history anytime anywhere in the world.
The service is a free electronic subscriber self service solution- one that gives you a complete confidence over the management of your calling expenditure.

Rather than sending you monthly paper invoices, you can now opt in to retrieve your call history and bills online every month, or as you might like it.

Further more, this will enable you to effortlessly manage your bills better, more conveniently and effectively by letting simple statements simplify your life!

Benefits of The Service

1- Management: The service lets you properly manage and monitor your expenses on your calls efficiently.
2- Transparency: Also, the service helps you biuld trust in cases of baffled charges or strange deduction in your account balance.
3- Business Planning: In the case of those using it for business, it'll help you know presumable the certain or precise amount to be allocated on telephony each month.
4- safety And Backup: Even if your phone does not have enough memory to store logs; you'll always be assured of your call logs being backed up on a secured server. Even if you, by mistake, clear your call logs; it's there waiting for you to download it on the server!

How to Opt In for The Service

To opt in for the service, Etisalat-MyZone, you need to register on-line with the network and to do this; simply call etisalat customer care on 200 for assistance and directives on how to go about it.

Please note that this info is given on an "AS IS" basis and may change from time to time with or without notice either from SaibVen or any of the Nigeria Networks in concern therefore; you may visit their website for the most recent changes made or contact SaibVen via this email; saibincs@gmail.com regarding this info or for any other issue relating to any network in Nigeria.

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Kindle

It's about six months since I got myself a Kindle 3 and I have to say I'm very happy with this device. I read mostly English books and I just started with French ones.

The cool thing when reading stuff that's not in my mother tongue is that it does not feel like a complete waste of time, even when it's just a shallow entertaining title :-)

Here's the list of books I've finished so far:
Jerry Ahern: Survivalist: Total War, The Nightmare Begins, The Quest, The Doomsayer, The Web, The Savage Horde, The Prophet, The End Is Coming, Earth Fire
Alfred Assolant: Aventures merveilleuses mais authentiques du capitaine Corcoran
Tom Clancy: Rainbow Six
Arthur Conan Doyle: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol
Alexandre Dumas: Le comte de Monte-Christo Tome I
Frederick Forsyth: The Dogs of War, SSN
Thomas More: Utopia
Sax Rohmer: The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu
Lemony Snicket: A series of unfortunate events: The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, The Wide Window, The Miserable Mill, The Austere Academy, The Ersatz Elevator, The Vile Village, The Hostile Hospital
Jules Verne: Robur le Conquerant

Airtel Internet Configuration: Manual And Automatic Set-Ups

Mobile Communication just gets much better! If internet based communications are coupled with GSM, guess what... it'll just be fun. With the reliable, strong and service on demand internet access Airtel Nigeria offers, you'll surely get every need you have for connecting to the internet.

This service is ideal for high-end devices such as Communicators, PDAs and Data cards. With Internet Access you will get full access to internet and internet based services such as IM, attachment downloads and so on.

How to Setup Airtel INTERNET Access
There are two ways of setting up internet on your phone using Airtel lines:
1. Over The Air configuration (OTA, Automatic)
2. Manual configuration

Note: Not all phone models accept the OTA means of configuration. (Check your user guide to determine if your handset supports OTA.) If this method does not work for your phone, you can still use the manual option.

Using OTA (Automatic) Configuration
Send an SMS with the text "INTERNET" with your phone make and model to 232. For example, if you are using Nokia 9300i and wants the Airtel Internet Configuration on it, your message in request for the settings should look like these; "internet nokia 9300i" and send it in an SMS to 232.

Shortly afterwards, you should recieve the settings in an SMS and when the settings arrive, choose the option to save it. If you are prompted for a PIN, use 0 (zero) or, for a longer pin; key in 0000.

Using Manual Configuration
For phones that does not support the OTA, Automatic Configuration method, you may key in the parameters bellow where appropriate. But, first, you must locate the "Configuration" link or Short cut on your phone.

Airtel Internet Access Manual Configuration

Homepage: http:// wap.ng.Airtel.com

~

Port: 8080

~

Access Point: internet.ng.Airtel.com

~

Username: web/gprs

~

Password: 0000

~

Authentication: Normal

~

For further enquiries or assistance on how to activate the service, call customer care toll free on 131 for postpaid subscribers and 111 for pre-paid subscribers. You might consider contacting us (Aryk Enterprise, SaibVen subsidy) on this email; saibincs@gmail.com or 08182202773 (SMS only) for assistance.

Please note that this info is given on an "AS IS" basis and may change from time to time with or without notice either from SaibVen or any of the Nigeria Networks in concern therefore; you may visit their website for the most recent changes made or contact SaibVen via this email; saibincs@gmail.com regarding this info or for any other issue relating to any network in Nigeria.

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SMS Chat From Airtel, Another Way to Connect

Want to widen your circle of friends or just looking for a bit of fun? I bet you are sure to find one of the best of such in SMS Chat from Airtel! Like other networks in Nigeria, Airtel also introduced a flatform of connection between their subscribers. A platform that lets you interact and connect within and outside your location in as much as you are within the Airtel network in Nigeria.

The service does not only let you chat with friends and family at will but also lets you check out who's already in the room, chat on a one to one basis, post/read messages in the forum, or interview your favourite celebrity by txt amongst a host of other services.

It’s Easy to Get Started!

1. First, text CHAT to 39000 and you’ll be shown through to the second process.
You'll recieve an SMS welcoming you to the service and there; your registration begins. Reply with your nickname, followed by your age and gender (F/M), e.g. Chris 22 M

3. That’s it and so it begins! You'll recieve a list of chatters to get you started. Happy Chatting!

Help And Issues

1. If you are worried or not sure how to use the service then text HELP and a moderator will get back to help you out.

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Airtel Talk Time Lets You Borrow Airtime Having No KOBO at Hand

With Airtel Talk Time Advance, you can actually call any network anywhere anytime in Nigeria without you physically recharging your account- even if you don't have a penny at hand or on phone!
Airtel Talk Time Advance service is the first of its kind in Nigeria, a service that enables you, as an Airtel customer to request for airtime (credit) in advance without physically recharging your airtime balance.
To do this, you are required to dial this short code "*500#" and send. This short code will provide all the denomination of airtime available to lend.

How It Works

The Airtel Talk Time Advance service is made available to help Airtel customers solve issues effortlessly in the case of emergencies relating to communication meanwhile; the borrowed airtime would be deducted when you recharge your account.
The denominations of airtime available for lending on the Airtel Talk Time Advance service are: N50, N100, N200, N500.

More conveniently, you can still request to borrow directly by dialing: *500*50# for N50 airtime, *500*100# for N100 airtime, *500*200# for N200 airtime, *500*500# for N500 airtime.

Benefits of the Service:

1- Makes borrowing of airtime possible, anytime and anywhere.
2- Ability to make calls even when you have no credit/airtime on your phone or cash at hand.
3 Ability to address emergency; you are given opportunity to have access to airtime at awkward times, thus staying connected.

The Service Charges:

There will be a 10% service charge for any amount borrowed. The 10% service charge is deducted directly from the borrowed credit. Implying that; if you borrow N50, you will only get N45.

Service Eligibility:

However, all Airtel customers are eligible for this service meanwhile; some restrictions are put in place to control and correct the abuse of the service. And they are:
1- An active line: meaning customer's line has not been suspended or deactivated under Airtel's existing policies.
2- Network Age: A prepaid customer who has been on the Airtel network for a minimum period of three (3) months prior to the date of request for Talk Time Advance.
3- The customer must have re-paid all prior advance credit provided by (in the case of a returning customer)

Repayment of Advance Airtime

You are required to repay the amount borrowed within a period of 72 hours. Airtel will deduct the Advance airtime requested (N50, N100, N200 or N500) from your main account at the time of next recharge or top up whether or not you have used the advance airtime borrowed. The repayment may be made via Me2U, ERC, Top Up recharge methods and the deduction may be made in full or partial until the full amount of Airtel Talk Time Advance borrowed is complete.

Please note that this info is given on an "AS IS" basis and may change from time to time with or without notice either from SaibVen or any of the Nigeria Networks in concern therefore; you may visit their website for the most recent changes made or contact SaibVen via this email; saibincs@gmail.com regarding this info or for any other issue relating to any network in Nigeria.

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Airtel Holla Back Tune, Complete How-to

Airtel HollaBack Tune is a value added service from Airtel- a service that lets you personalize the way your callers hear you each time any of them calls you. It lets you select or add your favourite song as a ring back tune to be heard eact time they call you.

Once activated, you can set what time of the day all your callers hear a particular ring back tune, set your default ring back tune, buy holla back tune for your friends and love ones, or simply assign a holla back tune to any number.

Activating Airtel HollaBack Tune

You can buy a tune of your choice in Airtel Holla Back Tune via IVR, SMS or the WEB. ·

-To buy tunes via IVR: Call 791 and follow the voice prompt.

-To buy tunes via SMS: Type "BUY ~ Tune ID" in an SMS and to 791 e.g. to buy Igwe by D’banj, send "Buy 154" and send to 791.

Password Recovery
If you forget your password at anytime, kindly send "password" to 791 and it will be sent to you.

Assigning Tune

Airtel Holla Back Tune’s personalization feature allows you assign specific tunes to different callers via IVR, SMS or the WEB.
This lets your friends hear their favorite songs when they holla at you thus, the song you know as their favourite that you assigned for them.

To assign tunes via SMS:
Type in an SMS "Assign ~ Tune ID ~ mobile number" and send to 791" e.g. To Assign Igwe by D’banj to 08012345678, Text "Assign 154 08012345678" and send to 791.
You will receive an SMS notifying you that you have assigned a tone to that number ·

Dedication
You can also buy a tune and dedicate it to your friends and family. To do this; simply Type in an SMS "Dedicate ~ Tune ID ~ Mobile number" and send to 791.

Random Play- You can buy as many tunes as you want and set them to play randomly, so that every time your callers try to reach you, they hear a different Tune.

Please note that this info is given on an "AS IS" basis and may change from time to time with or without notice either from SaibVen or any of the Nigeria Networks in concern therefore; you may visit their website for the most recent changes made or contact SaibVen via this email; saibincs@gmail.com regarding this info or for any other issue relating to any network in Nigeria.

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