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Ziggy471’s Backup Test App v0.3.7

Posted March 10, 2010 By Ziggy471

Bugfix: Was not unescaping ‘ or ” properly
Speedup the export, almost as good as it used to be, however, with the added keys from the last version, I can’t really make it much faster right now.

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Since there is still some confusion as to where I’m going with this application, I figured I’d lay it out.

Here are my plans so far:
0.3.X: Finish the export routines
0.4.X: Add in the backing up of files, with the ability to select ones that were not cooked into the ROM.
0.5.X: Restore functionality in the GUI.
0.6.X: Move to Native Code, i.e. Faster execution as opposed to faster development.
0.7.x – 1.0: Add command line support to allow ZBR to be cooked into a ROM as a backup and restore solution. It will also replace the ‘Clear Storage’ link so that it will prompt the user to do a backup, since I tend to forget prior to a Hard Reset.

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Ziggy471’s Backup Test App v0.3.6

Posted March 8, 2010 By Ziggy471

Alright, here’s a newer version that now exports Twitter passwords so that they can be re-imported successfully. It was very painful, but finally figured it out.

Before anyone says it’s slower, it’s slower, I added a little counter at the bottom of the screen so you know it’s working. I also added more keys for it to backup in the ZBRConfig.xml.

Last thing, to make it clear, there still is no restore feature, that is planned for a later release.

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Ziggy471’s Backup Test App v0.3.5

Posted March 2, 2010 By Ziggy471

Alright, this is a re-write of the registry export, it should now be able to export anything into a RegEdit v5 (Unicode) format. I’ve already tested this by exporting my entire registry, and all keys where supported. If a key is not supported, it will notify you to notify me.

Please give it a test run and let me know how it goes.

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Ziggy471’s Backup Test App v0.3.2

Posted February 23, 2010 By Ziggy471

Just fixed the Start Menu link, oops.

Here’s another bugfix, I found that path strings were not escaped properly during my last flash, so I fixed that.  Also defaulted to RegEdt v5 for the export, no selection anymore.  Finally, I split the reg exports into 2 files, that way you can import the personal.reg AFTER you have installed programs that may over-write them.

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Ziggy471’s Backup Test App v0.3.1

Posted February 21, 2010 By Ziggy471

This is just a bug fix to v0.3.  I’ve started the Restore part, but have not included it in this version, since it’s not complete yet.

NOTE: Please double check the reg file, I had to write my own routines to do the export, since .Net Compact Framework does not have registry export capabilities.   I also didn’t want to have to use an external app like XDA_UC and Sahimi do.

This is a re-write of version 0.2.  This version exports separate XML files for the following:

  • Email account settings (email.xml)
  • Exchange account settings (sync.xml)
  • Communication Planner settings (i.e. Connection timeouts, HKLMCommConnMgrPlannerSettings) (conplanner.xml)
  • VPN Settings (vpn.xml)
  • Wi-Fi Settings (wifi.xml)

It also exports the following registry entries to owner.reg:

  • Basic Owner information to include:
    • The ‘Me’ Contact card
    • Facebook account information
    • Default Ringtone
    • Bluetooth Pairings
    • Manila Tabs with order
    • Home tab quick links

This version also adds a configuration file, ZBRConfig.xml, located in the “Windows” directory.  All export files are saved to the “Temp” directory.  Again, this is a work in progress.

If there are any reg settings or files that you can think of to add, please visit the forum and chime in.

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A few funny pics

Posted February 21, 2010 By Ziggy471

Got these a while ago, thought others might enjoy them.

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A good Dam story

Posted February 21, 2010 By Ziggy471
The Dam

This is an actual letter sent to a man named Ryan DeVries regarding a pond on his property.. It was sent by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Quality, State of Pennsylvania. This guy’s response is hilarious, but read State’s letter before you get to the response letter.

SUBJECT: DEQ File No.97-59-0023; T11N; R10W, Sec. 20; Lycoming
County       Dear Mr. DeVries:
It has come to the attention of the Department of Environmental Quality that there has been recent unauthorized activity on the above referenced parcel of property..  You have been certified as the legal landowner and/or contractor who did the following unauthorized activity:

Construction and maintenance of two wood debris dams across the outlet stream of Spring Pond.
A permit must be issued prior to the start of this type of activity. A review of the Department’s files shows that no permits have been issued.  Therefore, the Department has determined that this activity is in violation of Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams, of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.30101 to 324.30113 of the Pennsylvania Compiled Laws, annotated.  The Department has been informed that one or both of the dams partially failed during a recent rain event, causing debris and flooding at downstream locations.  We find that dams of this nature are inherently hazardous and cannot be permitted. The Department therefore orders you to cease and desist all activities at this location, and to restore the stream to a free-flow condition by removing all wood and brush forming the dams from the stream channel.  All restoration work shall be completed no later than January 31, 2010.

Please notify this office when the restoration has been completed so that a follow-up site inspection may be scheduled by our
staff.  Failure to comply with this request or any further unauthorized activity on the site may result in this case being referred for elevated enforcement action.  We anticipate and would appreciate your full cooperation in this matter.  Please feel free to contact me at this office if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
David L. Price
District Representative and Water Management Division.
Here is the actual response sent back by Mr. DeVries:
Re: DEQ File No. 97-59-0023; T11N; R10W, Sec. 20; Lycoming County
Dear Mr. Price,
Your certified letter dated 08/17/09 has been handed to me to respond to.  I am the legal landowner but not the Contractor at 2088 Dagget Lane , Trout Run, Pennsylvania.  A couple of beavers are in the (State unauthorized) process of constructing and maintaining two wood “debris” dams across the outlet stream of my Spring Pond.  While I did not pay for, authorize, nor
supervise their dam project, I think they would be highly offended that you call their skillful use of natures building materials “debris.”      I would like to challenge your department to attempt to emulate their dam project any time and/or any place you choose. I believe I can safely state there is no way you could ever match their dam skills, their dam resourcefulness, their dam ingenuity, their dam persistence, their dam determination and/or their dam work ethic..
These are the beavers/contractors you are seeking.   As to your request, I do not think the beavers are aware that they must first fill out a dam permit prior to the start of this type of dam activity.
My first dam question to you is:
(1) Are you trying to discriminate against my Spring Pond Beavers, or
(2) do you require all beavers throughout this State to conform to said dam request?
If you are not discriminating against these particular beavers, through the Freedom of Information Act, I request completed copies of all those other applicable beaver dam permits that have been issued.
(Perhaps we will see if there really is a dam violation of Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams, of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.30101 to 324.30113 of the Pennsylvania Compiled Laws, annotated.)
I have several concerns.  My first concern is, aren’t the beavers entitled to legal representation?  The Spring Pond Beavers are
financially destitute and are unable to pay for said representation — so the State will have to provide them with a dam lawyer.  The Department’s dam concern that either one or both of the dams failed during a recent rain event, causing flooding, is proof that this is a natural occurrence, which the Department is required to protect.   In other words, we should leave the Spring Pond Beavers alone rather than harassing them and calling them dam names.  If you want the stream “restored” to a dam free-flow condition please contact the beavers — but if you are going to arrest them, they obviously did not pay any attention to your dam letter, they being unable to read English.  In my humble opinion, the Spring Pond Beavers have a right to build their unauthorized dams as long as the sky is blue, the grass is green and water flows downstream.  They have more dam rights than I do to live and enjoy Spring Pond.  If the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection lives up to its name, it should protect the natural resources (Beavers) and the environment (Beavers’ Dams).
So, as far as the beavers and I are concerned, this dam case can be referred for more elevated enforcement action right now. Why wait until 1/31/2010? The Spring Pond Beavers may be under the dam ice then and there will be no way for you or your dam staff to contact/harass them.
In conclusion, I would like to bring to your attention to a real environmental quality, health, problem in the area..  It is the bears!  Bears are actually defecating in our woods.  I definitely believe you should be persecuting the defecating bears and leave the beavers alone.  If you are going to investigate the beaver dam, watch your step! The bears are not careful where they dump!
Being unable to comply with your dam request, and being unable to contact you on your dam answering machine, I am sending this response to your dam office.
THANK YOU,
RYAN DEVRIES & THE DAM BEAVERS
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Here’s a good one

Posted February 21, 2010 By Ziggy471

A man walked into a very high-tech bar. As he sat down on a stool he noticed that the bartender was a  robot.
The robot clicked to attention and asked, “Sir, what will you  have?”

The man thought a moment then replied,  “A martini please.”

The robot clicked a couple of  times and mixed the best martini the man had ever  had.
The robot then asked, “Sir, what is  your IQ?”
The man answered “oh, about  164.”

The robot then proceeded to discuss the  ‘theory of relativity’, ‘inter-stellar  space travel’, ‘the latest medical breakthroughs’,  etc……..

The man was most impressed. He left the  bar but thought he would try a different tact. He returned and took a seat. Again the robot clicked and  asked what he would have?

“A Martini  please.”
Again it was superb. The robot again asked  “what is your IQ sir?”
This time the man  answered, “Oh about 100”.
So the robot started  discussing Nascar racing, the latest basketball  scores, and what to expect the Dodgers to do this weekend.

The guy had to try it one  more time. So he left, returned and took a stool…. Again a  martini, and the question, “What is  your IQ?”?

This time the man drawled out  “Uh….. bout 50”.
The robot clicked then leaned close  and very slowly  asked,

“A-r-e
y-o-u
p-e-o-p-l-e  s-t-i-l-l
h-a-p-p-y  w-i-t-h
O-B-A-M-A?

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Since it’s Olympic time

Posted February 20, 2010 By Ziggy471

Here’s a funny video for you all.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71e_TxmCaxk[/youtube]

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