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Multi language on-screen keyboard using Windows keyboard dlls – New article posted!

If you ever tried to make a On-screen keyboard, you probably created your native keyboard layout using an static array, right?
In Windows there are a good variation of keyboards in the %windir%\system32\kbd*.dll
These files cannot be handled out-of-the-box since there are undocumented from Microsoft part.

The article break down the essence to what needs to be handled.
It is also a nice little wrapper to get the data out, quick.

There is also a presentation CStatic that displays a Apple / Android / Windows 8 look-a-like simple keyboard.

Read the whole article here: Multi language on-screen keyboard using Windows keyboard dlls

Hey Google, what about Nexus in Norway?

Google approach to make a limbo regarding their Nexus-series is not working, in my opinion.

I’m looking to buy a Nexus 10 tablet as a Christmas gift for myself, but Google blocked me, wtf?
An arrogant attitude of “No we don’t want your money, we don’t ship your way” is something i would expect from Apple or Microsoft.

Norwegians are techno-freaks and it sure shows, here is a quote from G+ Google Norway page;

Q:
Hello Google Norway, where can I get information or updates of when Nexus 10 will be out in Norway / Scandinavia?
I know this is not the correct thread to mention this, but I would appreciate if someone at least reply back.
At least 6 other people who have not received a response from you about issues.

A:
Google Norway AS – Nov 19, 2012
Hello! Sorry for a slow feedback!
There are not any specific date for launch locally, so unfortunately we have no specific answer for you. We put out the message here as soon as we know anything!

Source

When Google Norway does not know, then you are forcing users to the “grey markets” through eBay.com.
Is that what you want by this approach?

Footnote:
I didn’t buy any tablet and saved my money for now. After reading comments, I’m not even sure if the Nexus is right for me…
But I sure hope Google changes the marketing strategy for the next release. Maybe then our money has some value to them.

Regards an angry viking!

How to make ASRock ION 330 lowsound (noiseless) redneck style!

The ASRock ION 330 have been a great friend running XBMCbuntu for several years!
With the ION-chipset it handles XBMC very well, but there is only one problem: NOISE!!!

After opening the chassis I found two problems a 50mm and 30mm fans squeeeaking like hell

My solution was easy enough:
* Remove the DVD-burner (who uses that anyway?)
* Remove / disable the fans
* Add a 120mm fan to extract air
* Add a SSD-drive for less noise and more speed (I had a old 30GB spare that I used)

Here is my final result

Read more if you want check out how it fits inside and building tips!
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