Google Maps 3.2.1 on Cyanogen Mod 4.2.5

by enum on November 28, 2009

Update: There is a new version of google maps. Please see my post for Google Maps 3.3.1 on Cyanogen Mod 4.2.5.

If you are having problems installing the new Google maps application with GPS navigation on Cyanogen, follow the steps below to install the new maps app on g1 or myTouch or other android phone:

Download the apk file from here: Google Maps 3.2.1 download

Transfer the file to the root directory of your SD card. Demount your SD card and then do the following in your terminal application:

$ su
# mount /system -o remount,rw
# rm /system/app/Maps.apk
# cp /sdcard/Maps.apk /system/app

If all the steps worked without error, you should be good to go! Have fun with the new app.

Automake and Autoconf Made Simple

by enum on November 2, 2009

Instead of randomly pasting configuration code from other projects when you decide you want to use automake/autoconf, just check out all you should really know about autoconf and automake. Albeit, it may not be comprehensive, but it should get you started.

HTML 5

by enum on October 30, 2009

Have you checked out HTML 5 yet? If not, here is a neat article explaining some of the basic ideas of HTML 5.

Ruby from Other Languages

by enum on October 25, 2009

I was just browsing around for some material on ruby and I found this page very helpful:

http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/documentation/ruby-from-other-languages/

It’s not a ruby bible or anything, but I think it is a good intro for experienced programmers.

Masala Chai Recipe

by enum on October 19, 2009

  • 12 cloves
  • 1 1/2 cinnamon sticks
  • 10 cardamom pods (cracked open)
  • 4 black pepper corns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel

Bring this all to a boil for 5 minutes, then add black tea and optionally ginger and let steep for 10 more minutes. Add an equal part of milk, bring up to a boil slowly, then let steep another 5-10 minutes so it can absorb more flavor.

Drink. :)