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P4P: faster, smarter P2P: P4P: faster, smarter P2PNice write-up!This is a great explanation of P4P!Comcast recently joined the P4P Working Group, and we look forward to working with them to explore ways to optimize p2p traffic over their infrastructure.ComcastP4P would not help Comcast, Wireless providers or any other Cable provider. Unlike DSL, the...; Tags: Peer to peer (P2P), Broadband Internet, Network technology, P4P, P2P, network, Comcast Corp., cable broadband, cable; Discussion threads 2008-03-16
Renova Virtua (zip): Renew Virtua IP (Cable BroadBand from Brazil), i dont know if works on others cable broadbands from the world. It's based on the netsh command included in Windows XP and Vista. Main goal is to renew cable broadband ip address. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Cable Broadband, Cable, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking; Software downloads 2008-03-14
A rational debate on Comcast traffic management: Updated 8:00 PM The discussion on Comcast actively resetting BitTorrent connections to manage its network for its cable broadband service has gotten hot in recent weeks and there hasn't been a whole lot of accurate reporting on the subject because of the complexity of the issue. The subject of...; Tags: Cable Broadband, Cable Modem, BitTorrent, Network, Comcast Corp., User, Modem, Free Press, RTS, Cable, Network Technology, Modems, Networking, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Hardware, Components, George Ou; Blog posts 2007-11-06
Whaleback announces package to help cable broadband VoIP quality: Your cable broadband provider may also be your VoIP provider.Here's betting some future lucky pennies that if they are not your VoIP provider, they sure want to be.That brings us to Whaleback Systems. You don't need to know them, but I do. They are a broadband Managed Service Provider, as...; Tags: News; Blog posts 2007-06-20
cable broadband ISP's QoS enhancement surcharge draws Vonage's ire: Cable broadband ISP's QoS enhancement surcharge draws Vonage's ireI am not a fan of regulation but "Net Neutral" is mandatory.Let's hope our elected animals understand that. Or more accurately, care about the people more than the "contributions" from the players.Different regulatory situationIt's not so obvious that the U.S. providers...; Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Internet service providers (ISPs), VoIP, Shaw, QoS, Cable broadband ISP, cable broadband, Vonage Holdings Corp., cable; Discussion threads 2006-03-07

cable broadband ISP's QoS enhancement surcharge draws Vonage's ire: As I posted last week, more than a few Vonage customers are suspicious that Comcast is crimping the quality of their voice calls. Vonage denies the charge, but the subject is still a red-hot issue on the Vonage Forum. But now we have concrete proof of another strategy broadband...; Tags: Shaw Communications, Shaw Digital Phone; Blog posts 2006-03-07
21.2 mln Americans have cable broadband, 15 mln - DSL: Currently United States has 21.1 mln broadband cable subscribers and 15 mln DSL subscribers. 77 mln US households are online, with majority still favoring dial-up access.; Tags: Network technology, Broadband Internet, DSL, broadband, cable, cable broadband; Blog posts 2005-06-29
$18 bln spent on cable broadband in 2004: Cable modem service revenues have become increasingly important to cable operators. Worldwide revenues for cable modem services exceeded $18 bln in 2004, up from $14 bln in 2003. There were 42 mln worldwide cable modem subscribers at the end of 2004, up from a total of 31 mln at year-end...; Tags: cable, cable modem; Blog posts 2005-02-04
$18 bln spent on cable broadband in 2004: Cable modem service revenues have become increasingly important to cable operators. Worldwide revenues for cable modem services exceeded $18 bln in 2004, up from $14 bln in 2003. There were 42 mln worldwide cable modem subscribers at the end of 2004, up from a total of 31 mln at year-end...; Tags: cable modem, cable; Blog posts 2005-02-04
European cable broadband market share to drop from 53% to 15% in 2010: Europeans will get their broadband Internet connections mainly through upgraded phone networks by 2010, while cable television operators will see their market share decline to 15%, according to Forrester Research. Cash shortages will kill cable's momentum, and its market share will drop from 53% in 2000 to 15% in 2010....; Tags: broadband, cable; Blog posts 2005-01-20
European cable broadband market share to drop from 53% to 15% in 2010: Europeans will get their broadband Internet connections mainly through upgraded phone networks by 2010, while cable television operators will see their market share decline to 15%, according to Forrester Research. Cash shortages will kill cable's momentum, and its market share will drop from 53% in 2000 to 15% in 2010....; Tags: cable, broadband; Blog posts 2005-01-20
Survey: Denmark is Web-savviest nation: Survey: Denmark is Web-savviest nationSomething's fishy in DenmarkMaybe they can take over ICANN.WRONG !!!What about Canada (the greatest % of population with Internet at home and the 2nd most wired country in the World and the best with Government services on the web)What about South Korea (the greatest % of...; Tags: Network technology, Broadband Internet, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, cable broadband, broadband, survey, cable, Web; Discussion threads 2004-04-19

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Blaupunkt New Orleans MP58: The New Orleans MP58 shows that Blaupunkt customers get what they pay for. In contrast with the Brisbane SD48 that we reviewed recently, the New Orleans MP58is a stylish head unit with a well-thought-out interface for letting drivers search their MP3 files with ease. It may not have the...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, New Orleans MP58, Blaupunkt, disc, display; Product reviews 2008-05-09
Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk (Wii): Even though the Nintendo Wii makes use of wireless technology, you still need a wire to attach the nunchuk accessory to the Wii remote for selected games that require it. While many gamers agree the cord length is ample, there are a few situations where you may feel constrained. ...; Tags: Games, Nintendo Wii, Kama Wireless Nunchuk, nunchuk, Nyko, Wii Remote, wireless; Product reviews 2008-05-09
Philips DCP851 portable DVD player w/ iPod dock: While the DCP750 and DCP850 weren't the first portable DVD players to include built-in iPod docks, the Philips brand ensured that they made a bigger splash than earlier models from the likes of iLuv. For 2008, Philips has overhauled the design, opting for a tablet configuration instead of the standard...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Consumer electronics, Media players, DVD player, Philips DCP851, Apple iPod, Philips Electronics N.V., DVD; Product reviews 2008-05-09
Another net neutrality bill, in a Comcast-charged atmosphere: Another net neutrality bill, in a Comcast-charged atmosphereLots of profit......jobs and innovation in jeopardy? Too bad we didn't jeopardize Sub-Prime lending when we had a chance. Same kind of profit potential here for the telcos IMO.Drop ComcastThere are lots of ISP's out there.AT&T Yahoo comes to mind.Could Comcast's big usership...; Tags: INTERNET, Broadband Internet, Comcast Corp., Comcast-charged atmosphere, Net Neutrality, net neutrality bill; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Another net neutrality bill, in a Comcast-charged atmosphere: The latest net neutrality bill, offered by Reps. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), is a second try to treat neutrality as an antitrust issue, Ars Technica says. It's essentially the same bill that failed in 2006. The bill is intended to "promote competition,...; Tags: Bill, Comcast Corp., U.S. Congress, Net Neutrality, Internet, Networking, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Africans tie mobile data to health care improvements: Bridging the digital divide is the key to improving Africa's health, according to organizers of a conference in Namibia this week. And the fastest way to do it is through mobile links. Speakers at the IST-Africa conference in Windhoek said e-health services are key...; Tags: Mobile, Health Care, E-health, Advertising & Promotion, Vertical Industries, Healthcare, Benefits, Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Psystar: Just how loud is it? (updated 2x): Today was my second day with my spankin' new Psystar Open Computer. Following are some observations. I don't have a wireless card in it yet and my desk is too far away from my router to string an Ethernet cable, so I'm offline for the...; Tags: Database Administrator, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-09
WatchTVPro Ex (exe): WatchTVPro is an alternative software to watch tv channels and radio via satellite, cable or terrestrial reception. It's developed since 2001. A digital DVB reception hardware is needed to use the software. WatchTVPro has regularly updates. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Digital Video Broadcasting, Michael Hepp, WatchTVPro, DVB Reception Hardware; Software downloads 2008-05-09