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Detecting the Data Type of a Variable

To find out what type a particular variable is,PHP offers the gettype() function, which accepts  a variable or value as argument.The following example illustrates this: <?php // define variables $auth = true; $age = 27; $name = ‘Bobby’; $temp = [...]


Understanding Php Simple Data Types

Every language has different types of variables- and PHP has no shortage of choices.The language supports a wide variety of data types,including simple numeric characteristic,string and Boolean types,and more complex arrays and objects. Data Type Description Example Boolean The simplest [...]


Basic Unix “vi” Commands

Here is my commonly used commands using unix “vi” in general, it’s very useful especial when you’re creating and maintaining cron script on unix server. Command Description a Enters text input mode and appends text after the ECS Escape; leaves [...]


Firmware 3.40 for PlayStation 3 Is Out, Brings Facebook Integration Ready for download

Sony has launched the 3.40 firmware update for the PlayStation 3 home console, bringing some new features to the console and adding the changes needed for the fresh PlayStation Plus subscription service. All those interested in getting the firmware need [...]


Linux Mint 9 KDE RC Comes with KDE 4.4.4 Based on Kubuntu 10.04 “Lucid Lynx”

The KDE favor of the popular Linux Mint 9 is almost ready for a larger audience as the first release candidate has been made available. Linux Mint 9 KDE RC still has some known issues, but is overall usable and [...]


iOS 4.0.1 on Its Way to Fix iPhone 4 Antenna Issues – Report Apple Discussions forums briefly showed evidence of a new iOS update coming next week, report claims

Although more procedures may be required to establish that iPhone 4 has a flawed antenna design, early tests tend to indicate that Apple does have a reception issue with the new smartphone. The company’s CEO has been quoted as saying [...]