A cellphone based on software-defined radio would be lighter, smaller, cheaper, and more power efficient.
Would it really be more power efficient? I can't imagine having software cycling through wireless frequencies would be more efficient than a "hardcoded" hardware frequency, am I missing something here?
For anyone who knows or can speculate, how would this affect services like msn/yahoo/aim voice chat? Is this legislation mainly targeted at businesses or are consumers f*cked as well?
To be honest, I really don't see msn/yahoo/etc. paying a tax to the Indian government in order to continue providing free basic chat/voice service.
The WM5 smartphone I used to own was relatively fine till I decided not to use Windows as my desktop OS anymore. After that, it was ActiveSync through VMware (on linux) and even that used to be a bit shoddy at times. I've now moved on to a similar featured Nokia device and although I still have a few of the same issues, at least it looks nicer:)
Disclaimer: This isn't a shot against the WM5 device by any means.
Companies definitely stand to benefit from a deal like this but how would this benefit consumers? A point could be made if they would discount the price of the video depending on how much bandwidth was spent distributing it to other consumers (i.e. more incentive for me to download & share the video), but I honestly don't see that happening any time soon.
for consumers? We essentially pay to download the movie, and pay again (with bandwidth) to distribute it to other people, and on top of that it's DRM'd to hell. What have they (distributors) got to lose?
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What does any of this have to do with VOIP in India?
These companies are offering a non-free VOIP service in India, and their government expects that service to be taxed. There's no conspiracy here.
Move along.
For anyone who knows or can speculate, how would this affect services like msn/yahoo/aim voice chat? Is this legislation mainly targeted at businesses or are consumers f*cked as well?
To be honest, I really don't see msn/yahoo/etc. paying a tax to the Indian government in order to continue providing free basic chat/voice service.
What else are you using it for?
Give me a break
The WM5 smartphone I used to own was relatively fine till I decided not to use Windows as my desktop OS anymore. After that, it was ActiveSync through VMware (on linux) and even that used to be a bit shoddy at times. I've now moved on to a similar featured Nokia device and although I still have a few of the same issues, at least it looks nicer :)
Disclaimer: This isn't a shot against the WM5 device by any means.
That feature doesn't work so well with the E61, hopefully Apple will improve.
SyncML anyone?
Companies definitely stand to benefit from a deal like this but how would this benefit consumers? A point could be made if they would discount the price of the video depending on how much bandwidth was spent distributing it to other consumers (i.e. more incentive for me to download & share the video), but I honestly don't see that happening any time soon.
for consumers? We essentially pay to download the movie, and pay again (with bandwidth) to distribute it to other people, and on top of that it's DRM'd to hell. What have they (distributors) got to lose?
It'll be worth it.