Set up Asterisk Server on Ubuntu VM in VirtualBox to test Linphone : Part 1

When working with VOIP, it’s helpful to have Asterisk server on the development machine. Asterisk server is Digium’s software implementation of PBX (private branching exchange), which provides features like voice calls, video and voice conferencing, and messaging.  This blog entry details how to set up and apply basic configuration to an Asterisk on an Ubuntu virtual machine.

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Scratch Math

This project shows how two vectors align to each other. User can move the red vector by using the arrow key (Right, Left, Up, and Down)

Update to JDK 8 on Mac OS

Java 8 (1.8.11 at the time of the writing) is the latest Java version. It was released in March this year and contain various major updates, including the long-waited lambda support. This blog described how to update to JDK 8 on Mac OS and also to check the lambda support with a simple app.

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Free Python Learning Resources

I have been wanted to practice and relearn python and I recently, during my annual month-long summer break from work, had a chance to revisit python. I’d like to share the great free resource I’ve found online. The resources include CodeCademy, Aptana, and free Python3 book.

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Set up Django on a Remote Host

I was able  to set up the Django sample site on my Dreamhost site. Django is a high-level Python Web framework that facilitates rapid web application development. I was able to follow the Django tutorial and instruction from Dreamhost to add a Django site to my domain.

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Set up Django on Windows 8 with Python 2.7

This posts documents the steps I took to set up Django on my Windows 8 box.

What is Django

Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design.

Who Uses Django

Disqus, Instagram, Mozilla, Pinterest, and many more

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