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At some time you are in need to restore your iphone or ipod or upgrade it to a new version with more functionality built in it. Bear in mind, there are hardware restrictions, so you can not get GPS functionality on your phone by only installing new software on your iphone. However, you can add functionalities like MMS and its like by upgrading the software.

However, sometimes the software gets corrupted for various reasons, and there is a need to restore your operating system, just like in any other computer you are using.

So instead of giving this job to a shop which will charge you around 20 USD for the job, you can easily do it yourself.

You can restore your iPhone with this FREE tool

http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june

Download the redsnOw or Ultrasn0W software for either mac or Windows to your computer and install it. It is not a big file and it is self explanatory how to install it as well.

When you need to restore to a previous or a new version of the software on your iphone, you need to download the firmware first.

These are so-called .IPSW files and exists in various versions:

http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/

Download them to a location you remember on your computer for use later when running the redsn0w software.

Redsn0w will also ask for two bootloaders in its sequence of restoring your phone, these two bootloaders, version 3.9 and 4.6 is needed and you can find them here.

http://cazisoft.com/2008/iphone-bootloader-39-46\

Just download them somewhere on your computer so you can browse for them later when redsn0w asks for these files.

Then after installed the redsn0w software, you start it up, plug in your iphone to your computer, turn the iphone off and leave it off till the software tells you otherwise.

If you experience any problems with the software, you will find the forum at the redsn0w web page very helpful. The devteam does a good job of maintaining this web site and its content.

Redsn0w will now ask for firmware, browse for it where you stored the file, and click next.

Then the software will ask for the two bootload files, browse for them and continue.

The redsn0w will ask you if you want to install three elements, you should choose all three options.

There will be a set of instructions for you to follow now, so be ready to press the on-off button on your iphone and not release it until the software tells you. Then be ready to press the home button for the instructed time.

Then redsn0w will tell you it is jailbreaking your phone and asks you to wait for a while.

If this wait takes more than 5 minutes, then do this; disconnect your iphone for 3 seconds, and plug it in again. This should make redsn0w continue and reboot your iphone.

You will now be the proud owner of a iphone or ipod with a restored or updated operating system or firmware. It is also jailbreaked and can be used with any cell phone operator in the world – no limitations or questions asked.

You have to be aware of the fact that if you do this process, all data on your gadget will be lost – forever. Unless you have done a sync with your itunes and can restore the files from there afterwards.

Just one last crucial reminder in the end- and maybe the most important message to you. Do not, I repeat DO NOT try to upgrade your iphone through iTunes after this. It will only make you get a iphone that is telling you that you have a non-working SIM card and need to replace it. The reason for this is that this firmware you downloaded through iTunes has restored the iphone to its original settings without the jailbreaking, and you have to start redsn0w software again and repeat the same exercise again.

Best of luck with your iphone or ipod and take care.

Many software development companies offer open source chat software solutions. These software program enables the user to chat from anywhere at anytime.  AJAX Chat, X7 Chat, DSpace, LlamaChat are some of the well known open source software programs. These programs enable the users to send quick chat invitations to their friends, business associates and others. Easily one can chat with any number of people and set away messages. These days many open source chat software have the feature to save the history of chat for easy reference. These online chat softwares are used to create online discussion forums. They are generally written using PHP programming lanaguage and uses MySQL as the database. vBulletin is one of the online discussion forum software that can run on any platform that supports PHP. Apart from creating discussion forums these online chat software helps in creating an online community of users.

Some companies prefer to have internal chat software for better communication between the employees as they can solve their problems quickly through instant discussions. Further these chat programs can also be used for interacting with the clients. Easily they can ask questions over the Internet and set chat server software on your company server.

If you are interested in getting an open chat software program designed and developed then hire a team of professional who have the experience in designing and developing the open source chat software. Before you hire a company make sure that they provide you with following features:

* Demo

* Screenshots

* Features

* Requirements

* Documentation

* Support

* Team

* Localizations

* Credits

* License

* Download

* Source

Some companies these days offer with 100% chat customization facility as well.  Even the multiple language option can be set if you desire so. The administrator depending on your need can define the configuration parameters for the documents that can sent as an attachment.

Forums on the Internet are online communities where people can discuss many different topics ranging from cooking to Christianity. This article will help you build your Internet business, using the power of Internet forums. Forums will increase traffic to your website, will help you interact with experts in your field, and will help you get a great education.

Discussions are conducted by posting notes to the forum. Each discussion is called a thread. Some forums have just a few threads and other forums have hundreds of threads going at the same time.

What is truly remarkable about the use of forums is the personal quality of the discussions. Read some of the posts on forums and you’ll soon see that the members become more like neighbors (and even friends) than strangers connected only by the keyboard and monitor in front of them.

Where brick and mortar businesses used to prosper based on their involvement in the community, online businesses now have a neighborhood all their own – online forums.

Online forums are a great place to connect with others who are knowledgeable about your business. You probably cater to the same audience and share a common interest. If your businesses compliment one another you might just find a highly profitable partnership or joint venture. :

Along with the referrals you may get when you’ve developed a trusted online presence with other members of the forum, you are also likely to attract targeted visitors to your website.

Most forums allow you to post a signature line, that includes a website URL, onto every post that you make. When someone that is visiting the forum sees your post and clicks on your link, you get traffic to your website.

Most people that go to the Internet are looking to get their questions answered and they often go to the forums. The first go to the search engines, then to the forums. When they find your post, there is an opportunity for them to click on your link and go to your website.

Forums give you access to thousands of people that are all seeking the answers to the same questions that you have. When you participate in forums you are basically getting access to brainpower. Ask questions and you open yourself up to a great education. You will also discover new developments and opportunities that you never knew about. Forums also give you access to experts that have much more experience than you do.

Using the forums wisely can open you up to a great education. Whether it is from fellow entrepreneurs in your field or experts and other posters – you are participating in an ‘inner circle’ type discussion that may open your eyes to new developments and opportunities in your business.

Be very cautious to follow forum rules. Never spam a forum. Your aim should be to participate in a conversation, not interrupt it. Make it the goal of every post to add value to the discussions. Take the time to research to provide good information to the fellow members of the forum. They will appreciate it. Remember that behind every post is a real person. Put yourself in the other people’s shoes. Will they see you as a spammer or a contributor?

Look into forums today. Go to the search engines and type forums plus key words that relate to your particular niche. You will easily find a forum that caters to your particular business. Sign up and start participating. Get involved and start asking and answering questions. You will notice that you will gain more traffic to your website, you will grow in your understanding of your industry, and you will make new friends. God bless. Jesus loves you.