I have been using ccrypt for my encryption needs for quite a while now. I have mainly used it on my desktop but recently I wanted to install it on my lappy. The README that comes with the package can walk you through the steps pretty well but I did have to do some investigating to get it installed. After unpacking the latest version of ccrypt for OS X open terminal and type “echo $PATH” to determine where OS X will be looking for executables. This is my output on 10.4 “/bin:/sbin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin” . I then copied the ccrypt executable to /usr/bin and while in that directory made a couple of symlinks by typing these three separate commands

sudo ln -s ccrypt ccencrypt
sudo ln -s ccrypt ccdecrypt
sudo ln -s ccrypt ccat

I then wanted to install my man page for ccrypt. You can find your man page path by typing “manpath“. This is my output: “/usr/share/man:/usr/local/share/man:/usr/X11R6/man”
I then copied “ccrypt.1” to “/usr/share/man/man1” so that now when I type “man ccrypt” in terminal it will output the man page. Now you are ready to encrypt some files!! Make sure you remember your encryption key because there is no way to recover a encrypted file with out the encryption key. This is why you encrypted them in the first place.

Not so Secret Codes
Most of the codes below require somewhat rapid entry in order to work. If you can’t get one working, just try typing it in a bit faster.
Enable DUN: ##DIALUP
Programming Menu: Menu + 0 + 73887 + * (Security Code: 000000)
Enable Test Mode: Menu + 00 + ** + T E S T M O D E + *
Disable Test Mode: Menu + 00 + ** + T E S T O F F + *
Enter/Exit Text Mode: Menu + LeftOpt
Enter Operator Codes: Menu + 048263 + *
NAM Programming Menu: P H O N E (7 4 6 6 3) + # + Menu + Menu
Vocoder Menu: ## + VOCODER (8 6 2 6 3 3 7)

Operator Codes
Motorola phones support the use of operator codes to set miscellaneous options. I don’t have access (yet) to the v710 level 3 manuals, but many of the opcodes from previous models still work – I used this to boost the earpiece volume somewhat (although it’s still too quiet).

First, to enter the opcode screen, press Menu + 048263 + *. You’ll have to do this rather quickly. This will bring you to a box prompting you for an opcode. Before you can enter any codes, it will be necessary to suspend the phone. To do this, enter 54* and press OK. The display will go black and the phone will be suspended. Press the camera button on the outside of your phone to turn the backlight back on. You should see “SUCCESS” on the screen. Go back and then you can enter whatever opcodes you like. So far these are the ones I have that work – feel free to send more if you got them. About the only useful one is the audio level. I know there are more, but I can’t find documentation anywhere.

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I just received my BRAND NEW cell phone today in the mail. It looks the same as a V710 but has an upgraded camera and a different shell. A neat feature with this phone is the ability to sync with my Powerbook and backup the contacts and calendar events. I tried to sync with my V710 and didn’t have any luck. My next step is to get all my contacts off my V710 and put them on my E815. I may go to Verizon and have them do the transfer but depending on who you get to do it they sometimes charge $10 for the process. After I get everything copied I will probably give the phone to my fiance’ since her phone is giving her problems. Now I’m off to hack the firmware!! Here are some links for help with getting your bluetooth to work with Mac OS X.

Bluetooth Modem OS X
Bluetooth iSync OS X

This is for all of you that enjoy making fun of the “Frenchies”!

A screen capture showing what you find when you go to Google, type in “french military victories,” and click the “I’m feeling lucky” button

Ever since I bought my GLOCK 27 I have been looking for an Armorer’s Manual for it in PDF. The closest thing I have found is the 1992 version which does not include the most recently released GLOCK versions. I did however find a hard copy on eBaY. It is being shipped to me as we speak, and I should receive it Saturday. I plan on scanning the 70 page document by hand into a pdf version. For all of you who are wondering what the hell I am talking about here is a link to the 1992 version.

1992 GLOCK Armorer’s Manual 6.35mb

2002 GLOCK Armorer’s Manual 6.52mb