Sponsored White Papers, Webcasts, and Downloads
Additional Resources
- The domestic digital divide
- We've heard a lot recently about how poor our broadband penetration is in this country. It's true, in fact, that too great a percentage of our students simply don't have access to high-speed internet at home like their European and Asian counterparts. What we all too often overlook...
- Tags: Broadband, Satellite, Hughes, Network Technology, Cable, Broadband Internet, Networking, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2008-11-13
- 2Wire Wireless-G 802.11g ADSL Gateway
- 2Wire Wireless-G 802.11g ADSL Gateway2-Wire 2701HG-B questionable reliabilityI purchased my first 2701HG-B in April of 2008. I moved to a new home within the same city. My phone number changed. I purchased the 2701HG-B after being told by AT&T that the NetGear modem/router I had been using would not work...
- Tags: Modems, modem, 2Wire
- Discussion threads 2008-11-06
- Survey reveals favorite ISPs around the United States. None of them is Comcast.
- The heart of any wireless network is its Internet connection, since sharing Web access among multiple computers is one of its most if not the most important tasks. While its best known for conducting user surveys among car buyers, J.D. Power also measures user satisfaction with broadband ISPs around the...
- Tags: J.D. Power Associates, EarthLink Inc., Comcast Corp., Internet Service Provider, Survey, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Cable, Network Technology, Internet, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2008-11-02
- Netflix distribution grab continues: Hooks up with Tivo
- Netflix distribution grab continues: Hooks up with TivoGreat option for meGood question on customer overlap, but I have 2Tivos & a netflix subscription - so this is great news for me!I have never been able to get my laptop to stream the netflix movies properly. Just sound with a green...
- Tags: INTERNET, DSL, NetFlix Inc., TiVo Inc., Comcast Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-10-30
- Comcast winning broadband scrum vs. telcos
- Comcast winning broadband scrum vs. telcosDistance limited technology....is the downfall of DSL. DSL has a bad rap because of it and even with the improvements coming down the pike, it will not shake the bad rap. Plus, I've not had to deal with Comcast tech support but I can tell...
- Tags: Network technology, Broadband Internet, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Cable, Comcast Corp., broadband scrum, DSL, broadband
- Discussion threads 2008-10-29
- The Ghost of Windows ME
- The Ghost of Windows METhe Ghost of Windows METhis is friggin stupid. Your blogs get worse each day. If only the linux fanboys could concentrate more of their time not bashing Microsoft and do something productive with their time.Thanks for the SPOOKY story.In Fact, thanks for the laugh. Happy...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., computer, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2008-10-29
- Korea’s fiber penetration reaches 12.2%
- Korea had 12.2 fiber-optic connections per 100 inhabitants in June 2008, compared with 10.5 cable broadband connections, and 8.4 DSL connections. The fiber penetration rate jumped from 10.4% in the previous OECD survey in December 2007. Japan has a fiber penetration of 10.2%, followed by DSL with 9.6% and cable...
- Tags: Fiber, Fiber Penetration, Network Technology, Cable, Broadband Internet, Networking, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, AM, Korea
- Blog posts 2008-10-25
- Ubuntu 8.10 - Intrepid Ibex (Ubuntu 8.10 )
- Ubuntu 8.10 - Intrepid Ibex (Ubuntu 8.10 )Getting onlineHere in Australia, I've never been with any ISP that has made available drivers or software to connect with Linux. In fact, Mac users have sometimes had problems.There's something about all flavors of Linux that always makes me shiver and think...
- Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 8.10, Intrepid Ibex
- Discussion threads 2008-10-22
- What would you do with wireless broadband?
- What would you do with wireless broadband?I'd do what I do nowonly not be tethered to the house. That may sound like a smart-ass answer, but it's actually a big deal. Especially considering that one of the things I use in the house is an IP phone. If I could...
- Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, Wi-Fi, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, wireless broadband, broadband, wireless
- Discussion threads 2008-10-20
- Beyond mobile broadband, WiMAX is about blowing up the wireless business model
- Beyond mobile broadband, WiMAX is about blowing up the wireless business modelBut were is that highway system going?Sure, WiMax is building a highway system, so it was with the cellular network and, so it is now with 3G too. The problem is where are those highways going. They...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Broadband Internet, Network technology, Satellite Service, WiMAX, broadband, wireless business, mobile broadband, wireless, mobile
- Discussion threads 2008-10-13
- The top five reasons why Windows Vista failed
- The top five reasons why Windows Vista failedSimpleDo you really think that MS decided to do that on its own? Would that really make sense for them to make it alot more complicated? MS did not want to do that, their own emails to each other prove that...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel Corp., top-five, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2008-10-06
- Microsoft extends XP downgrade rights date by six months
- Microsoft extends XP downgrade rights date by six monthsMS extends XP downgrade rights by six monthsI did my share of begging to MS to "let the customer be right" concerning XPs continuing desirability,Thank god they actually listened to mine and probably a half million similar letters.I can now look forward...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-10-03
- AT&T layoffs, Step 1: Reorganization
- AT&T layoffs, Step 1: ReorganizationDSL and WirelineThe driving force behind manpower in the wireline and DSL venue is FCC and State Commerce Commissions requirements for repair times. Provisioning is also still going to be a major concern. It too is subject to Fed and State CC regulations.As long as...
- Tags: DSL, Workforce management, Sales force management, manpower, AT&T layoff, layoff, AT&T Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-10-02
- AT&T layoffs, Step 1: Reorganization
- AT&T's move to reorganize itself into four business units is likely a precursor to layoffs, according to sources of GigaOM's Stacey Higginbotham. AT&T's reorganization comes as the company tries to adjust to our current credit-crunching economic situation, diminishing access line and DSL business and an increased amount...
- Tags: Layoff, AT&T Corp., Workforce, Workforce Management, Recruitment & Selection, Payroll Solutions, Human Resources, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2008-10-02
- WiMax service rolls out; Who's buying?
- WiMax service rolls out; Who's buying?Bring it on! I'll biteIn the Baltimore Washington area we have one maybe two choices for broadband access if you are lucky. The more competition the better. I'll drop Comcast broadband in a heart beat for WiMax. I'll stay if the service is...
- Tags: Modems, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Network technology, Broadband Internet, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, WiMAX, broadband, modem
- Discussion threads 2008-09-30
- Broadband connection depending on location in the US
- DSL Cable Fixed wireless or satellite Fiber Urban 45% 37% 10% 1% Suburban 42 37 10 4 Rural 42 32 16 * Source: Pew Internet Project SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Broadband connection depending on location in the...
- Tags: Broadband, Network Technology, DSL, Broadband Internet, Networking, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, NB
- Blog posts 2008-09-30
- Sprint's Xohm service and the first "WiMax" review
- [Update 10/2/08: Hands-on reviews of Sprint's Xohm service, which is based on Mobile WiMax, have now been posted at LaptopMag.com (XOHM WiMAX In Baltimore: Speed Tests With XOHM ExpressCard) and PCMag.com Sprint XOHM Mobile WiMAX.] No sooner had Sprint flipped the switch on its WiMax wireless broadband...
- Tags: Mobile, Sprint Xohm, Clearwire Corp., Sprint Communications, Service, Laptop Card, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, John Morris
- Blog posts 2008-09-29
- Sling Media Slingbox Pro-HD
- When Sling Media released a trio of second-generation models in the fall of 2006, the Slingbox Pro was at the top of the line. Unlike the entry-level Slingbox AV, the Pro had pass-through outputs, an analog tuner, multisource capability, and the capability to accept high-definition video sources. Unfortunately, it also...
- Tags: 3G, TV & Home Theater, Smart phones, TVs, Home entertainment, Corporate communications, Slingbox, Sling Media
- Product reviews 2008-09-25
- Comcast submits plan to limit heavy users
- Comcast submits plan to limit heavy users"Second Stream", or Setting Up the "2-Tiering" Stage?"Comcast will do this by creating a second stream of traffic for recent heavy users that will have a lower priority when compared to its other customers..."The new scheme would seem to be a lot fairer than...
- Tags: INTERNET, Cable, Comcast Corp., heavy user
- Discussion threads 2008-09-22
- << Previous
- page 1 of 1
- Next >>
White Papers and Webcasts