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Hamachi Web Status Images

[[Neo]] — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:05:13 +0000

Update…

Unfortunately, LogMeIn figured out they forgot about that page, I guess when people started reading this post and hitting it on their servers. They have removed the text status as well as all the others, and I can’t figure out why they would do such a thing.

I’m also not sure what they’re offering as an alternative either. So if you know, please leave a comment below. Thanks.

Depreciated Process…

A while back, I started a project called tsn.lcl or tsnlocal, but gave up on it when my electricity bill hit $400 in a month.

Today, I decided to fix up the domain name and get it back on the internet – at least to remove it from GoDaddy’s Parking Page – where they’re making money, not me, off of it.

When I got it published I noticed that none of the Hamachi Web Status images worked anymore, and that the link to such an image, redirected to their login page for your Hamachi Management Dashboard. However, upon further investigation, I found that there was not only an Image version of those status instances, but also a text version.

I really wanted to show the online status of all my machines again, so I wrote my own php script to parse that text data, and created some simple images to show on the website based on the returned status.

So here’s the code so you can do the same thing…

The PHP Function

{code type=php} function hamachiImg($ip) {
$url = “https://my.hamachi.cc/status/text.php?$ip”;
$status = file_get_contents($url);
$status = preg_replace(‘/\d*\.\d*\.\d*.\d* /’, ”, $status);
$image_url = “./images/$status.png”;
return $image_url;
}
?>{/code}
This code creates a $url variable with the address to the text status, based on the $ip that is passed to it. Then it requests the data, removes the ip address and the trailing space, leaving only the status text. On the server, I have a collection of images with the 4 different statuses as their file name, and with that an $image_url is created to be returned.

The 4 possible statuses are:

– online
– offline
– unknown
– error

The HTML Code and PHP Function Call

Once you have your php function in the page (I stuck mine before the first tag), you can use the php function to insert the image url when you pass it an IP…
{code type=html}

[[Neo]]:

”>

{/code}
Once you’ve done that, assuming you have entered a valid hamachi IP address, the results should look something like the image at right.

Technorati Tags: hamachi, images, status, vpn, Web

[[Oracle]] and tsnlocal.net

[[Neo]] — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 22:14:00 +0000

I’ve spent the last two weeks working on getting [[Oracle]] into the role she was designed to play…but have found it to be a bit more involved than I realized.

Originally, I set up the server to be a web server with php and sql capabilities. Then I realized I needed to FTP files to the web server, so I installed FileZilla Server. Once that was done, I started working on the webpage for tsnlocal.net. I got it up, and then wanted to play around with some other type of server, and decided on a Jabber server for instant messaging. I installed Wildfire.

Wildfire is extremely easy to setup and install – so once I finished that, I looked for a Jabber client. My first choice was a VoIP client called Jabbin, but I couldn’t get it to connect to the server – probably because I don’t have a VoIP Protocol on the server to support it. So I went with what we use at work, Exodus. It’s a fairly functional Jabber client – with chat rooms, IM rosters, subscriptions, and file transfer…and a bunch of other stuff, including plugins.

Once the Jabber service was set up, and I figured out how to connect to it, I realized that telling people to use my dyndns domain name was not going to work. So I had to figure out how to get my Godaddy.com domain name to link directly to my IP address. But, come to find out, I have to have a Top Level Domain for an IP address, or my dyndns must be a nameserver registered with the NS Registry, in order to use it as a nameserver. I spent 2 days setting up BIND on Windows XP (because there was very little help on the internet for how to do it). Then I jacked around with the Total DNS control settings on godaddy, and got the webserver to work like it should – almost.

So now you can join the jabber server with yourname@jabber.tsnlocal.net. Now that I had that working, I noticed that there were email settings like pop.tsnlocal.net and smtp.tsnlocal.net that could be set up, so I decided to look into running my own email server. I got in #bloodshotgamer on irc.gamesurge.net and asked some of the tecky people I talk to in there what they’d recommend. Duck-Lap recommended qmail for linux, but mentined MailEnable for Windows. I was hoping for an IMAP service so I could run the webpage side of it, but that was not included with this. I might upgrade the service to something new later on, but for now, this was easy to install, and has easy administration, which is what I’m looking for since most of these other services aren’t critical to the function of the server. BIND was about the only thing that was hell to configure…everything else was easily figured out once I had the info and a general grasp of what it does and how it does it.

So now, [[Oracle]] does these things:
- Web Server (Apache, PHP, MySQL)
- FTP Server
- DNS Server
- Email Server
- Jabber Server
- TeamSpeak Voicechat Server
- Hamachi server
- Google Desktop distributed indexing server for the hamachi shares (the essence of tsnlocal)
- and a keep-alive for the dyndns service linking my IP to the dynamic domain

That’s a lot for a little box…but I’m not done yet – I need to put ssh on it so I can telnet into it. I’m sure there are other things that I will find to do with it as time goes on too.

Technorati Tags: bind, chat rooms, DNS, dns control, domain name, dyndns, Email, email server, email settings, exodus, FileZilla, FTP, godaddy, hamachi, instant messaging, internet, Jabber, jabber client, jabber server, Jabbin, nameserver, PHP, pop, server, setup, smtp, sql, sql capabilities, VoIP, Web, web server, webpage, webserver, Wildfire, Windows, [[Oracle]]

Back into the swing…

[[Neo]] — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 04:16:23 +0000

I am just now starting to get back into the swing of things for tsn.

After working on some graphics for tsnlocal.net, and creating background for the [[Oracle]] server and my computer, I’ve begun work on the next theme for tsnX: tsnX-dark. This one is a bit tricky because there is a combination of dark and light going on the same page that will require a different set of coding for the template to keep everything visible.

I’ve also been sparked to start working on some more stuff by a simple task they gave me at work – create a webpage, without using Frontpage and stuff, to display a server-is-down message in plain html. So I did it, all in Notepad++, and was actually pretty impressed that I could write a whole page using CSS and html from nothing, without using a WYSIWYG editor – I guess it’s still true that I know how to do it, it’s just easier for design purposes that I use an editor….even though I still do the hard coding by hand.

Anyway, I’ve begun work on tsnX-dark, and am still working on tsnlocal.net and the [[Oracle]] server, to give it its own DNS server capabilities. If I am able to do that, then if [wizard] and I end up in the same house with faster internet, I’ll be able to host all my website from my own computers, instead of having to host them commercially.

I’m also going to restart the daunting task of creating the MySpot page…there is already one out there, but it’s just a simple New Posts search page…I have to get some other code in there and a new design on it to finish it up. I’m also going to make the server and user status on the tsnlocal page into an Auto-refreshing portion of the page via AJAX. Then I’m revamping thepizzy.net homepage to reflect the tsnX design and update the information that has apparently not been touched since tsn went down earlier this year.

It just takes the proper motivation and desire to work on this stuff – because if you’re not totally into the job, then the product is going to suck if you finish it. So look for changes.

Technorati Tags: ajax, computer, CSS, DNS, dns server, Frontpage, html, internet, myspot, oracle server, search, server capabilities, ThePizzy, tsn, tsnlocal, tsnX, webpage, website, WYSIWYG, wysiwyg editor, [[Oracle]]

[[Oracle]] Reborn, tsnlocal goes up beta

[[Neo]] — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:16:29 +0000

This weekend, I hung out with [wizard] and we worked on our servers. He created his [m3rlin] server, and I created my [[Oracle]] server.

Originally, as you might recall from previous posts, [[Oracle]] is an IRC bot that we use for auto responding and chanserv purposes. Our bots are still the same in function so far, but they each have their own computer.

[[Oracle]] is now the webserver for tsnlocal.net, and runs the tsn.lcl project. It’s hosting a hamachi client, and serveral tsnlocal network connections. It’s also using Google Desktop those network shares, so that I can make them web-searchable, and the files downloadable for those connected to the tsnlocal network. I’m still working on the technology to provide the search page to the outside world (though the files will only be accessible to those who are connected and authenticated to the hamachi network.

To do this, I have installed WAMP (Apache, MySQL, and PHP for Windows) and put it on an XP Professional box. There is a main webpage up right now that shows the online status of [[Oracle]] and [[Oracle]].1 (a secondary server, of which there is also an [[Oracle]].2 which will be used later). The webpage also shows the online status of those involved with the tsnlocal project. The design of the webpage is still under construction though, at the moment.

[[Oracle]] is also hosting some other services for tsn…things that aren’t directly tied to the website, per se…like a TeamSpeak server, Blockland game server, and some other stuff that I haven’t gotten to set up yet.

It’s also been brought to my attention that there is a security exploit in Apache for windows, and [[Oracle]] will be the test-bed for solving that exploit. I have a solution in mind that would work, but might be a bit difficult to set up – though it would solve the problem until a patch is fixed. I’ll post more on that when I get some time to test it.

Technorati Tags: Apache, apache mysql, client, computer oracle, design, game server, google, hamachi, IRC, irc bot, MySQL, network connections, network shares, oracle hosting, PHP, search page, Servers, TeamSpeak, teamspeak server, technology, the-spot.net, tsnLocal.net, WAMP, webserver, website, Windows

tsnX: Email packages and plans!

[[Neo]] — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:36:48 +0000

I have come to the point where I have acquired enough email addresses, that I can start issuing emails.

What I have:

@the-spot.net : 900
@tsnlocal.net : 49
@the-blot.net : 38
@the-blot.com: 40

The emails at the-blot.net and the-blot.com are hosted at hotmail, with the Microsoft Live Hotmail beta with 2GB of space.
The emails at tsnlocal.net are hosted with Gmail, with 2GB of space.
And the emails for the-spot.net are hosted on tsn, which can be downloaded to your Outlook or accessed at the-spot.net/webmail with about 100mb of space on the web, but that can be downloaded to your computer in Outlook or Outlook Express, or any other mail client on your computer.

I will be setting these up in the freeformfrog.com store within the next week or two, for access. So here’s the deal:

If you want an email @the-spot.net, your options are:

A donation of $2/month (or more would be appreciated) will be billed monthly
Or, a donation of $20/year billed yearly (again, you can choose to donate more if you’d like)

If you want an email @the-blot.net or @the-blot.com, your options are:

A donation of $3/month (or more) will be billed monthly
Or, a donation of $30/year (or more) billed yearly

For access to tsnlocal.net and an email @tsnlocal.net (hosted by Google’s Gmail):

If you help beta test the service, you get a FREE 1-yr subscription to it, and a FREE tsnlocal.net email account.

Otherwise:

A donation of $5/month (or more) will be billed monthly
Or, a donation of $50/year (or more) billed yearly

All the donations will go towards maintaining that portion of the site. TSN’s donations will be used to sponsor further server costs, and costs of development. The-Blot.Net/.Com’s donations will go towards domain name and server expenses for the development and release of the site. And the donations for tsnlocal will go towards the electricity cost it takes to run the servers to enable search capabilities and hosting the web server locally (that’s why it’s slightly more).

But with these subscriptions and donations, you get a gift based on your level of donation above what is mentioned:

Bronze Member: A donation of $0.25/month ($3.00/year), billed once, will get you a bronze member graphic above your rank on the site, telling everyone that you are a member of that site (the-spot, the-blot, tsnlocal).
Silver Member: A donation of $0.50/month ($6.00/year), billed once, will get you a silver member graphic, AND a FREE bumper sticker for your car from the freeformfrog.com store, with your site name, and “the-spot.net” (or one of the other tsn sites) on it.
Gold Member: A donation of $1.50/month ($18.00/year), billed once, will get you a gold member graphic, AND a FREE hat or license plate cover with your site name and “the-spot.net” (or one of the other tsn sites)
Platnium Member: A donation of $2.50/month ($30.00/year), billed once, will get you a platnium member graphic, AND a FREE custom made t-shirt from the freeformfrog.com online store.

All these things will be announced more in the coming weeks on the-spot.net and other tsn sites. Be looking for the announcements.

Technorati Tags: google, mail, the-spot.net, web server, xpress

Info: Google hosted “tMail” at tsn, tsnlocal.net & the-blot.net email

[[Neo]] — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:14:03 +0000

I got the beta invite from Google to try hosted gmail accounts, on the-spot.net. So I tried it, and set everything up, named it tMail, and then realized that I lost all functionality that I had with forwarders, and such, and that I would have to re-create the 5-6 email accounts that I use for the-spot.net, as well as the other people who have email accounts hosted here. But I also only get 25 accounts that I can create for free.

So while I enjoy Gmail and Google, and the ability to customize the appearance of tMail, I have switched back to the tsn server, and reapplied for the beta for the tsnlocal.net domain name.

I do have hosted email for the-blot.net through hotmail, with 2gb of space, and 40 (38 now, since wizard and I have one) email invites. I will start offering those out to the first 35 non-tsn-people that sign up for the-blot.net who want one. I’ll also start offering tsn email accounts to people who want one of those as well. There is no set date for that offer though. It will probably be after tsnX is released, and I can get some kind of web-based email solution going.

There will be more to come on this later.

Technorati Tags: google, mail, the-spot.net

Update: tsnX – tsn domain issues, profile cp, [[Oracle]]

[[Neo]] — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 16:15:00 +0000

There have been problems lately with the dns server or something, according to my server people. I thought they had it fixed, but apparently it’s broke again. I’ll see what’s up with that if it’s not fixed soon.

Also, I managed to fail my quiz (which wasn’t for a grade) yesterday and didn’t manage to get anything done with the profile cp (which I WILL work on today)…but I did manage to get a gf, apparently.

So I’ll be announcing the Melissa soon on The Black Journal, and also on tsn when it goes back up.

I’m also going to be starting up [[Oracle]] today to prepare for indexing. So if you’re on tsnlocal, and you want your files indexed the you should sign on. but also if you DON’T want your files indexed, or you don’t want a particular share indexed, then you need to let me know. It only scans the files that you’re sharing so people can search instead of sift through the shares.

Technorati Tags: the-spot.net, [[Oracle]]

Info: tsnlocal Requirements.

[[Neo]] — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 18:29:25 +0000

Ok, here are the requirements for joining tsnlocal. If you have questions, post them here, don’t IM me about them – I won’t be available.

System Requirements:
– Windows XP/2000 or Linux
– Hi-Speed Internet Connection (recommended)

Procedure:
– Visit http://the-spot.net/myspot.php and login.
– Leave this open in the background. You’ll need it for screenshots.
– Visit http://update.windows.com to get the latest updates for your Windows.
– Update your computer until it says there are no more updates
– Position this window over and to the side of the MySpot page, showing your logged into the site, and so that I can see there are no more windows updates for your computer.
– If you are running a “liberated” copy of Windows XP, and cannot update, then be sure you’ve turned on your Automatic Updates (found in your control panel, or by visiting the Windows update site) and show the System Properties (by right clicking on the My Computer icon, choosing Properties, Selecting the “General” tab) so I can see that you have Service Pack 2 on your computer.
– Take a screenshot of this
– Press “PrtScr” button by the F12 key, open MS Paint, Edit > Paste, File > Save As > save as a .jpg file
– Email this to graphics@the-spot.net

– Run Spybot Search & Destroy
– If you don’t have this program go to safer-networking.org and pick a place to download it from.
– Update your definitions for the program, and run it over your computer to remove any and all spyware that may be on your computer. Do it over and over until it’s completely clean.
– Position the finished results window in the same mannor as the Windows Update window over the-spot.net, and take a screenshot of that, save it as a .jpg, and email it.

– Run Adaware
– If you don’t have this program, go to lavasoft.com and download it there.
– Update your definitions for the program, and run it over your computer to remove any and all adware that may be on your computer. Do it over and over until it’s completely clean.
– Position the finished results window in the same mannor as the Windows Update window over the-spot.net, and take a screenshot of that, save it as a .jpg, and email it.

– Run Virus Scan
– If you don’t have a virus scan program (SBC Virus scan, yahoo virus scan, or any other scan from an internet search company DOES NOT COUNT!!!) then get one from AVG’s website, grisoft.com for free.
– Update your definitions for the program, and run it over your computer to remove any and all viruses that may be on your computer. Do it over and over until it’s completely clean.
– Position the finished results window in the same mannor as the Windows Update window over the-spot.net, and take a screenshot of that, save it as a .jpg, and email it.

When all of these things have been done and confirmed, you’ll be sent more instructions with the password for you to log into tsnlocal. Do not share the password with anyone, because we are watching who joins the network, and the password will only work for you, and only in the set amount of time that will be specified.

All of these software tools are free, as is the connection to hamachi for now. If there starts to be problems with security and viruses spreading, it will be considered to making it a subscription-based service (with the money going towards funding the search technologies…it’s not free to run 2 computers 24/7 to index. )

Be aware that these requirements can change at any time, and I’ll make notification if they do. If such changes require that you perform the extra act to stay secure, then you will need to do so, or be faced with removal from the network.

Technorati Tags: automatic updates, mail, the-spot.net

Update: tsnX – Sub-forums, 80% complete

[[Neo]] — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 03:51:27 +0000

This is the longest mod to do by hand, because it’s sooooo long. It was one I was hoping to do with the EasyMod script. But it’s about 80% done. After that comes the Profile Control Panel mod, and hopefully I can still use the EasyMod script on it, but if not, then that one should take tomorrow night to do as well. I don’t have school Thurs, Tues, or Thurs of this/next week at night, so that will help. I also have to finish my taxes this weekend, and study for a quiz on Friday night for my Real Estate class, so some of my time will be spent doing that.

When I get a working site up with those two features, the Sub-forums, and PCP, then I Will start allowing people to access it and use it to post temporarily. Your posts and stuff won’t stay when I put the database info on it, and you’ll get to see the site rise from simple phpBB to the essence of tsnX right before your eyes.

Once I get the mods installed, then I’ll start creating the template for the site. I’ll also post a couple of the features in a post here soon, to show SOME of the things that are new, that are changed, that are moved, and that aren’t going to be in this one.

I haven’t forgotten about the tsnlocal either. I’ll be posting that information here for those that want to join it this weekend too.

Technorati Tags: phpbb, template, the-spot.net

Update: [[Oracle]].Server

[[Neo]] — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 17:45:31 +0000

I just built another computer, [[Oracle]].2, for this project and have set up a Google Account for the Oracle servers. I’m going to start distributed indexing for everyone that joins the tsnlocal network, which is going live April 12th, to commemorate the-spot.net’s 3rd year running.

I’ll set up a webserver on the tsn.lcl server using apache and a dynamic dns to point to my house. I’ll update more as things progress.

Technorati Tags: google, the-spot.net, [[Oracle]]