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A good Linux PHP Editor?

June 24, 2010 / Joseph / 0 Comments

So I finally got my laptop to a point where I love working on it. It’s now what I would call
“The Ultimate Work Machine”.

Like most computers purchased from large retail chains Vista was pre-installed, along with a whole bunch of other crap ware. I’m not a big fan of Vista, I did like XP. But because of Vista I didn’t really enjoy working on this laptop at all. It quickly became a machine I kept around the TV so I could do quick searches between commercials. Or under the bed so I could get to it quickly if I remembered something before I went to sleep. I had totally written this computer off.

Then one day while having lunch with a old colleague It dawned on me that most of the SEO tools that I use for analyzing web sites where all browser based (Firefox). Meaning I could basically run all of my favorite plugins while being in a Linux environment (I bet most of you all are like duh, I was too) . And for the applications that where not available in Linux, I was able to find great replacements. Digsby for example is a great IM client but does not have a Linux version yet, so there’s Kopete and Empathy which are great replacements.
FileZilla on the other hand did have a Linux version and I’m happy about that because this is one of my must have application, I use FileZilla a lot.
For opening documents and spreadsheets Open Office can be used to replace Microsoft Office. Open Office is incredible and I can’t believe it’s FREE and comes pre-installed with Linux.

The only thing that I’m missing right now is a good Linux based PHP editor/IDE. I started using PHP designer 7 before I made the switch and really like what it offered. But they don’t have a Linux version right now and I’m not sure if they ever plan to. So I’m currently bouncing between three different editors right now, Komodo Edit, Geany, and gPHPedit. I’m leaning towards Komodo Edit but there’s this one little thing that I can’t get it to do. I’m sure it’s a lack of knowledge on my part versus the software’s functionality. So for now I figured I will continue testing these three until the end of next month. Hopefully by then I will be at a position to make a decision.

But for now, for the first time I’m enjoying my laptop. It’s the perfect work machine.

The applications and Firefox plugins I have running included:

OS – Linux Ubuntu 10.0.04
Apache, PHP, MySql, PHPMyAdmin
Editors – Komodo Edit, Geany, and gPHPedit
FTP Client – FileZilla
SSH Client – Putty
IM Client – Kopete
Browser – Firefox
- ColorZilla
- DT Whois
- Echofon
- Gmail Button
- Live PageRank
- Measureit
- S3 Firefox Orginizer
- Screengrab
- Ubuntu Firefox Modification
- HttpFox

Kopete

New SMS Project in Scope

May 20, 2010 / Joseph / 0 Comments

I have a new project in mind, it’s SMS based. I’m going to take this weekend to scratch it out on paper before I actually start coding the thing. This is still a new approach for me. On my last project I flow charted everything out before hitting the code and things actually went a tad bit faster. Plus I found that if you don’t have a well documented process before you start then it’s actually harder to determine the projects end date because you will be constantly added bits and pieces or modifying things.
Overall I’m really, really excited because this project will be solving one of my longtime dilemmas. And that’s remembering things. So if I can bust this one out in less then a month that would be incredible. But honestly the coding has never been an issue, it’s the designing, that’s my Achilles heel. I’ve always thought if I could some how team up with a web designer I would kick some major ass. (Please take that as a hint)

WordPress Transfer Complete

May 19, 2010 / Joseph / 0 Comments

Ok, I think I’m now fully transferred over. I won’t BS you it took longer then what I expected. It’s probably because I was being a fast ass and kept making minor mistakes. But basically all I did was pull the posts/data from the database and created a XML file that kind of matched the exported WordPress version. I left out a lot of containers like the categories and tags containers, actually that was another animal in itself. I figured I would create new tags and categories once I had everything imported, hopefully forcing me to create a more organized blog. I did realize another issue after I was done, and that was making sure I didn’t lose much search engine traffic. I expected a drop off in traffic, but I didn’t want it to be a large drop off. So basically I added a few 301 redirects in my .htaccess file and added some code in the header.php file to make sure that the pages where able to flow from the old site to the new site without issue.
So for the most part it, I think I’m done. I have a few minor things to add but the heavy lifting is over.

Note to Robbers, The Atlanta Chapter

November 9, 2009 / Joseph / 0 Comments

Dear Robbers (Atlanta Chapter),
Christmas is right around the corner, that’s right a time sharing and giving. Well I was just sitting here thinking that maybe you all would perhaps skip me this year since I gave so much last year. The whole experience last year is still kind of shocking. I mean first off who knew you guys worked during the day, I always thought robbing was a third shift job, go figure. And thanks for pointing out how weak my front door was, I hope no one was hurt during the invasion. Kicking in a door can be a dangerous job. But if so please by all means send me the hospital bill , I would hate to have another reason not to get sleep at night. Oh and by the way I hope your family enjoyed the PS3, Nintendo Wii, Laptop, and 42 inch LCD TV. And did you know that the PS3 also dubs as a great Blu-ray player? Wait, what am I talking about of course you knew, that’s probably why you guys took the few Blu-ray DVD’s I owned, sorry my mistake, I forgot. But speaking of last year, the economy is much better this year so do you guys really need to go door to door this year. I think not. Have a heart. Well thanks for your consideration robbers have Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.

Signed Victim

P.S. I so Love Atlanta

JosephTinsley.com, The Big Move

November 6, 2009 / Joseph / 0 Comments

Please bear with me; I’m currently moving this site from an
older template. All of the PHP Tools and Scripts that I’ve created and was offering for use will eventually make its way over to the new layout sooner or later.

I decided to make this move to that new layout for better control. I actually built this system. It’s a project that I have been working
on for the past 2 weeks and continue working on because I seem to always find new bell and whistles to add on. I know from the outside the layout and design appears to be very simply but what’s under the hood is the main reason for the move. A lot of thought went into the programming; it has a lot of dynamic solutions that make my life a lot easy in the long run.

So again please check back with us later if your here for
some code.
Thanks,
Joseph

Joseph Tinsley, WHO.IS

November 5, 2009 / Joseph / 0 Comments

I am currently the Data Feed Manager at a Top Secret Faculty, an Atlanta-based interactive marketing faculty that specializes in Natural and Paid Search Optimization. I’ve been working at this Top Secret Faculty for over 5 years now. As Data Feed Manager, I’m responsible for the technical management of this Top Secret faculty’s Yahoo Search Submit Pro Program and new Beta feed programs.

I’m experienced in server side and client side development, and have developed key analytic applications that have been used to examine search engine trends across multiple verticals.

I’ve earned a Google Adwords Professional Certification and a Yahoo! Search Marketing Ambassador while working at this Top Secret Faculty.
I majored In Management Information Systems and received my Bachelors Degree from Auburn University in 2000.

I enjoy working in the search Marketing Industry but most of all I enjoy building applications that support this industry.

I believe my area of expertise is in identifying and creating solutions that help people become more successful.