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Nortel Network Case Study: PPL Telcom: PPL Telcom is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of PPL Corporation, a Fortune 500 utility company. PPL Telcom leverages the fiber-optic capacity, utility infrastructure and rights of way of PPL Corporation, providing broadband service in 8 metro areas in eastern and central Pennsylvania. PPL wanted to differentiate itself from the...; Tags: Network, Nortel Networks Corp., PPL Telcom, Network Technology, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Ethernet, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Vertical Industries, Benefits, Networking, Telecommunications, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources; Case studies 2007-01-01

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Open source should support Apple over Psystar: Open source should support Apple over PsystarYou're offBSD and GPL are licensesEULA is a contractRE: Open source should support Apple over PsystarDon't get into this argument. "License not Contract" is a magical phrase used by Open Source 'backers' who want to rationalize the idea that using someone's code without permission...; Tags: EULA, open source, Apple Inc., GPL, Joomla; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
Storm Worm says the U.S have invaded Iran: Storm Worm says the U.S have invaded IranA little more convincing....Maybe if the storm worm article didn't sound as such a blatantly obvious fabrication some idiot who didn't know how far a was from z on a keyboard would have fallen for it. With all the things the storm worm...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Broadband Internet, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Storm Worm, U.S, storm worm; Discussion threads 2008-07-09
MinWin: Is it or isn't it part of Windows 7?: MinWin: Is it or isn't it part of Windows 7?re: MinWinI think the statement if accurate from "the anonymous Microsoft blogger claiming to be part of the team building Windows 7", is pretty clear and sounds like a reasonable explanation.I know, I know ........It's the next round of vapourware to...; Tags: Operating systems, MinWin, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-02
Off Topic: Desktop evaluation - Linux, Mac OS and Windows: Off Topic: Desktop evaluation - Linux, Mac OS and WindowsSimilar experiences to mac from windowsI tend to find that when i recommend a mac to someone they look at the price and question why? despite this I manage to convince them to get one. when they get it though I...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Desktop evaluation, Linux Mac OS, Linux, Off Topic, Microsoft Windows, desktop; Discussion threads 2008-05-02

XP SP3 available for download from Microsoft: XP SP3 available for download from MicrosoftCheersI've been waiting all day over here in Australia (its 8:30 at night here right now) for the release of SP3 so cheers for the link mate :DPreviously Download was 544MB, now only 316MB?Adrian,Thanks for the direct link, but why is this download only...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, XP SP3, ISO, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
It's official! Windows XP SP3 goes RTM today: It's official! Windows XP SP3 goes RTM todayKB unavailableThe link to the MS KB does not work. More precisely, the KB "is currently unavailable."RE: It's official! Windows XP SP3 goes RTM todayI expect that the KB will go live in the next hour or so. If not, I'll check with...; Tags: Operating systems, Web browsers, Winduhs, Windows XP SP3, Linix, RTM, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-04-21
Websense: Microsoft Live Hotmail CAPTCHA hacked in 6 seconds: Websense: Microsoft Live Hotmail CAPTCHA hacked in 6 secondsYahoo is implementing CAPTCHA at the send...level. So every mail you send requires you enter a capycha response. Totally not acceptable.This is why large networks like Google, MS Live, etc. will simply not serve the enterprise like all the bloggers think.It is...; Tags: web computing, CAPTCHA, Microsoft Live Hotmail CAPTCHA, Websense Inc., Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-14
3G iPhone - Go or no go?: 3G iPhone - Go or no go?They better bring it soonerIf they want to succeed in Europe where most people are already used to 3.5GApple Please Hurry3G and Push Mail...so I can video this POS Windows Mobile phone I have blowing up on the 4th of July and then post...; Tags: Cellular phones, WIRELESS, 3G, Apple iPhone, phone; Discussion threads 2008-03-28
Standards and pragmatism in web browsers: Standards and pragmatism in web browsersJoel nailed it.Making websites at that worked cross browser has never had ANYTHING to do with standards. [b]Ever[/b]. The collective sigh of relief when Netscape was finally laid to rest was almost audible.Joel is not alone with this conviction. Every developer and GUI designer in...; Tags: Web browsers, Joel, Web browser, pragmatism, standards; Discussion threads 2008-03-20
Red Hat calls JBOSS problems solved and marketing related: Red Hat calls JBOSS problems solved and marketing relatedSmelly fish in Denmark?!"”In the process of integration there were certainly hiccups. Some people left. It was a healthy enough number that it made a difference.”"Sales & marketing people left? In healthy numbers? Ummm...pardon me, but before JBoss was bought...did...; Tags: Java development tools, Development tools, Middleware, OPEN SOURCE, Sales strategy, Sales force management, Red Hat Inc., JBoss, RHT, marketing, sales; Discussion threads 2008-03-10
Google Sites - spoiled by usability issues: Google Sites - spoiled by usability issuesAnother exampleJust another example of google rushing out pre-Alpha product onto public.Damn, when i see google do like this, it makes me think - what the F are all the ppl inside google doing!? 90% of the products stay in Alpha and Beta...; Tags: Wiki, Howlett, Google Inc., Google Sites, usability issue; Discussion threads 2008-02-28
Microsoft+courts+open-source+vendors+to+support+Win+Server+2008: Microsoft+courts+open-source+vendors+to+support+Win+Server+2008I just can NOT stop laughing. Like save all that money on the otherapplications so you can turn it over to MS for a server that does not work as good as Linux????? I mean, like, who is THAT stupid???? Stevie and Billy are dreaming.Of all the open source projects,...; Tags: Linux, Scripting languages, Operating systems, Programming languages, UNIX, M$FT, Microsoft Corp., open source, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-02-26
At FCC, change must be the mantra: At FCC, change must be the mantraUniversal service is a worthy goal? In the USA it is a birthrightThe mantra is that the air is a public commons. There is no privatization opportunity here. We can not have trans national big businesses mucking up the greatest public commons of all...; Tags: Federal government, Universal Service, FCC, mantra, spectrum; Discussion threads 2008-02-25
If you had to choose: high speed Internet via cable/telecom or wireless broadband?: If you had to choose: high speed Internet via cable/telecom or wireless broadband?Puting cable and telcom in the same...category is a mistake. With 90 broadband connections to branch offices, the cable services are the only ones I have had issues with. DSL has proven to be MUCH more reliable than...; Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, Wi-Fi, DSL, cable, wireless broadband, wireless, broadband, High-speed Internet, telecommunications; Discussion threads 2008-02-22
Will+open+source+be+a+victim+in+the+Dot+Bomb+2.0%3F: Will+open+source+be+a+victim+in+the+Dot+Bomb+2.0%3FInsightfulSometimes in your moments of doubt I agree with you. Though in this article you might have mentioned that "open source" companies have already flared and burnt out once before. Leaving a few hardy if minor survivors.(Minor as you indicated in this comment:But real profits have been tough...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Wi-Fi, dot-Bomb, open source, software; Discussion threads 2008-02-20
Vista SP1 vs. XP SP2 - Part Deux: Vista SP1 vs. XP SP2 - Part DeuxWell I imagine..That XPSP2 will STILL be faster than VistaSP1 regardless of how modern the hardware is...Good point"I would like to see your tests done on the minimum spec systems for each OS as you yourself suggested in your reply to me."That benchmrk...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Service Pack 2, storage I/O, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1; Discussion threads 2008-02-18
Smartphone makers, mobile operators still baffled by iPhone: A report about a panel session on mobile user experience at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress shows that only Apple "gets it." And if the industry's experience with the iPod is anything to go by, this situation will only get worse for the competition. According to an EE...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Adobe Systems Inc., Patent, Apple iPod, Mobile, Wireless Communication, Apple Inc., Smartphone, Advertising & Promotion, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Marketing, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-02-14
Cable vs. FTTP competition may mean 42 cents off your bill: Cable vs. FTTP competition may mean 42 cents off your billwhere I live we don't ge that at allTelcom or Cable if you are a long term customer expect to be screwed. Your best bet is to drop their service then sign up as new customer with the competition. As...; Tags: Network technology, Verizon Fios, cable, FTTP, FTTP competition, Brighthouse; Discussion threads 2008-02-14
Debate over telecom immunity starts anew: So the debate is on. Should telcom companies get legal immunity for assisting America's intelligence apparatus with warrantless wiretaps, or not? The Senate took up the question Wednesday and veep Dick Cheney was on hand to make the administration's vociferous argument, The Washington Post reports. Majority Leader...; Tags: White House, Administration, U.S. Congress, Immunity, U.S. Senate, ALCU, Telephony, Workforce Management, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Networking, Human Resources, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-01-23