Windows 8, Classic Shell

Okay guys, after a week of “tolerating” windows 8 without a start button, being developers who are always trying to get “stuff” through start button –> programs, decided to go back to “Classic Shell” approach.

Neat and free, this small application could make a developer’s life pretty easier with a mouse click access to all programs! Give it a try and download it from here

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Windows 8, Antivirus solution(s)

Should you use a third party antivirus, anti-malware solution with your new Windows 8 OS is entirely a new debate, as Windows 8 comes with built-in solution for both antivirus, anti-malware.

Windows defender akka Microsoft security essentials in new shape should be more than enough to protect a normal user who doesn’t take risks by visiting websites known for spyware and other malicious codes.

We prefer to stay with Windows defender, as the complete solution is developed and maintained by Microsoft. Who knows the OS better than the them?

However, Avast suite (both free and paid editions) should give you a better level of peace of mind. We, as windows7bugs have already tried both scenarios (Windows defender and Avast paid edition) and opted to stay with Windows defender.

Now it is your turn to make a decision! The rule of thumb is, don’t take unwanted risks by visiting ill reputation sites and trying cracks, patches one use to “crack” legitimate software!

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Free Fast Public DNS Servers List

http://theos.in/windows-xp/free-fast-public-dns-server-list/

The most basic task of DNS is to translate hostnames such as theos.in to IP address such as 74.86.49.131. In very simple terms, it can be compared to a phone book. DNS also has other important use such as email routing.

This is my list of better, fast public dns servers and free dns server (as compare to your ISP / DSL / ADSL / cable DNS service providers dns servers). These dns servers are free to all. I was able to improve my browsing speed with following DNS servers. Use any one of the following provider.

Free Public DNS Server

=> Service provider: Google
Google public dns server IP address:

  • 8.8.8.8
  • 8.8.4.4

=> Service provider:Dnsadvantage
Dnsadvantage free dns server list:

  • 156.154.70.1
  • 156.154.71.1

=> Service provider:OpenDNS
OpenDNS free dns server list / IP address:

  • 208.67.222.222
  • 208.67.220.220

=> Service provider:Norton
Norton free dns server list / IP address:

  • 198.153.192.1
  • 198.153.194.1

=> Service provider: GTEI DNS (now Verizon)
Public Name server IP address:

  • 4.2.2.1
  • 4.2.2.2
  • 4.2.2.3
  • 4.2.2.4
  • 4.2.2.5
  • 4.2.2.6

=> Service provider: ScrubIt
Public dns server address:

  • 67.138.54.100
  • 207.225.209.66

Install Oracle Developer Suite 6i (Patch 18) on Windows 8

A lot of happy news for Oracle enthusiasts! You can even install Oracle Developer Suite 6i following the same trick we provided for Windows 7. Please refer the attached images

http://simpleoracle.com/2010/03/01/installing-oracle-developer-forms-reports-6i-on-windows-7-64bit/

Forms Installation

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Reports Installation

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Patch 18 Installation

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Trying to execute a form without .dll patching

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Nothing happens!

trying the same form after replacing the .dll files with “patched” ones

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that’s it.

Enjoy guys!

Regards,

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