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Broadband over powerlines: It may take awhile: Broadband over powerlines: It may take awhileIt will take a LONG while....While it would be REALLY nice to see some more competition in the broadband market pretty much sucks now, I'm not holding my breath. As I've said all along in regards to BPL, if you're over 40, you...; Tags: network technology, power lines, fcc, broadband over power line, cable, powerline; Discussion threads 2007-02-23
EU slams 'interference' in sex site vote: EU slams 'interference' in sex site voteSupporters weren't thinking.If .xxx sites get filtered...... then there's no reason porn providers would use it.Or, more likely, they'll get a .com AND a .xxx, to make it easier to find, and harder to block.So ... what was the point in the first place?...; Tags: advertising & promotion, xxx, power lines, xxx domain, internet; Discussion threads 2006-05-12

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Will the Olympics melt the Internet?: Okay, sky-is-falling fans and network neutrality proponents: We're about to find out whether the Internet can â€“ or will â€“ break down under the strain of mass consumption of streaming video. At least that's the opinion of Brick Eksten, the president and CEO...; Tags: nbc, network, video, stream, internet, corporate communications, web site development, marketing, tom steinert-threlkeld; Blog posts 2008-08-07
App Store blacklist continues, next victim: I Am Rich: It appears that Apple continues to remove and blacklist applications from the App Store without warning, notice or acknowledgment. First, NullRiver's NetShare tethering application was removed, reappeared and was removed again. Second, the extremely useful Box Office application renamed to Now Playing suddenly disappeared. The third application...; Tags: application, apple inc., notebooks, hardware, notebooks & tablets, jason d. o\'grady; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Report: Intel's Atom chip, Netbooks demand strong: Demand appears to be stronger than expected for Intel's Atom chip and the netbooks that they power, according to a Citi report. In a research note, analyst Glen Yeung said: Field checks from Japan suggest Intel has ordered 20M Atom flip-chip packages for 3Q08 and 25M...; Tags: intel atom, intel corp., chip, semiconductors, network technology, processors, hardware, networking, components, larry dignan; Blog posts 2008-08-07

Vonage narrows losses: Can it grow?: Vonage has narrowed its losses two consecutive quarters, but it remains to be seen whether the company can grow. The company reported a second quarter net loss of $7 million, or 4 cents a share, on revenue of $228 million. Revenue was up 11 percent from a...; Tags: revenue, vonage holdings corp., marketing expense, operational accounting, marketing research, finance, marketing, larry dignan; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktop: Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktopIt's GainingI think Ubuntu and Wubi have made big strides in putting Linux on the desktop. My first encounter with Linux was back in the early(?)/mid 90s. I installed an early Slackware version of Linux on my 486 (along with OS/2, PC/DOS, Win 3.1...; Tags: operating systems, unix, open source, intel corp., ubuntu, wubi, newbie, linux, microsoft windows, desktop; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
The electric car is here, and your neighbor may be driving it already: The electric car is here, and your neighbor may be driving it alreadyTalk about Polution!!There's is no form of transportation MORE polluting than an electric car. Why people are so thrilled with them....They use power which is produce primarily by COAL!!!The coal-fired electricity has to be transmitted which costs...; Tags: car, electric car; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Zoho's millions: Zoho's millionsThank you!Thank you! We are gratified at the response to Zoho. As power as Microsoft and Google are, there is plenty of opportunity for innovative, customer-focused companies.And yes, we will stay true to our roots. We have been at it for 12 years now, through good times and bad,...; Tags: zoho; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
What's next for Windows Server: What's next for Windows ServerOh! I know what's next!Microsoft wants to raise price of Windows Server 2008 R2 to $1999, while Windows Small Business Server 2008 R2 will cost $1,499!After that, Windows 7 Ultimate will cost $599, while Windows 7 Home Premium will cost $299!:D :D :D :D :DMicrosoft loves...; Tags: operating systems, server, microsoft windows, microsoft windows server; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Oracle: Gimme an L. Gimme an I. Gimme an N-U-X: Oracle: Gimme an L. Gimme an I. Gimme an N-U-XWidespread adoption in what arena?Everytime someone says this I can't help but wonder what they mean. Linux is quite common in the server room which appears to be the arena Oracle is talking about.Because "Unbreakable" went so well last time they...; Tags: unix, operating systems, open source, i. gimme, linux, oracle corp., gimme, n-u-x; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
IBM should spend another $1B to drive consumer adoption of its Symphony OpenOffice-Linux desktop: IBM should spend another $1B to drive consumer adoption of its Symphony OpenOffice-Linux desktopIbm should spend 1% of its revenueeach years to help , expend and monitor/sponsored open sourceUp to a certain point IBM OS/3 "pay back" linux or bsd flavor since we are into the "if/why not"...; Tags: unix, operating systems, open source, servers, desktop, ibm corp., linux, microsoft corp., symphony, server; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Useful: Cradlepoint PHS300 Personal Hotspot: The Cradlepoint PHS300 (US$179) creates a personal hotspot with a mobile broadband card like the many EV-DO data cards from carriers like Verizon. I recently got a chance to test a PHS300 on a trip to Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN. Several of us were traveling to the...; Tags: card, hotspot, mobile broadband, cradlepoint phs300, wireless, jason d. o\'grady; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Paris for President: Energy crisis solved: Paris for President: Energy crisis solvedActually...[i] "Only problem with Paris’s solution: any production from offshore drilling won’t kick in for five years..."[/i]Unfortunately, this shows an ignorance of how gas prices are arrived at. While production from those sources won't arrive in the markets for five years, the prices will...; Tags: hilton hotels corp., energy crisis; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
A new data center? Expect to sing the blues along the way.: A new data center? Expect to sing the blues along the way.Virtualizing a Data CenterThe two key impact points I currently see are:1) For an existing Data Center, being that the engineering teams are hyper focused on P-to-V'ing the existing environment, without having a parallel team running trap lines to...; Tags: data centers, storage, data center; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Zoho's millions: Â It's not often I get excited by adoption numbers but the fact Zoho has passed the million user landmark represents an outstanding achievement and a cause for celebration. Zoli Erdos, chief hand waver and Irregular chum has all the details. I was more interested in the...; Tags: network management, zoho, sales strategy, public relations, network administration, networking, sales, marketing, corporate communications, dennis howlett; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Cheap and cheerful Vista-capable PC for $260 plus change: Cheap and cheerful Vista-capable PC for $260 plus changeA sempron could run aeroI got a AMD Sempron for my neice with only 512mb RAM. Windows Vista32 Ultimate, it could run aero. I use a ATI 9600 vid card. I had to get rid of XP, hurts my...; Tags: microsoft windows vista (longhorn), refurbished pc, microsoft windows vista, vista capable pc, cheerful vista capable pc, vista capable, pc; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
New Google box for offices can search 10 million files: Google said it is an offering an upgraded version of the hardware appliance its sells to companies and government organizations for Google-style Web search of office documents. SAN FRANCISCO--Google said on Tuesday it is an offering an upgraded version of the hardware appliance its sells to companies and government...; Tags: google inc., reuters, google, google search appliance, search; News items 2008-08-06
Will the $12 computer pwn the $100 laptop?: Will the $12 computer pwn the $100 laptop?Will it pwn the XO? No, and here's why...the XO and what MIT is cooking up here serve two totally different purposes and audiences. The XO is for teaching children how to collaborate, create content, and learn with a computer. MIT's proposal will...; Tags: productivity, laptop computer, cherrypal c100, computer, $100 laptop; Discussion threads 2008-08-05
MIT team working on $12 'Apple II' desktop: MIT team working on $12 'Apple II' desktopAwesome, butThe Apple ][ was based on the 6502 processor, which I'm not even sure is even produced today. They'd probably have better success with a Zilog Z-80 derivative or even a Motorola Dragonball which powered the Palm Pilots. At least the 68000-derived...; Tags: team management, desktops, apple ii, mit team, massachusetts institute of technology, apple inc., team, desktop; Discussion threads 2008-08-05