I should've quoted the WSJ story. Here's the first two paragraphs:
"EBay Inc. is in talks to acquire Internet-telephony company Skype Technologies SA for $2 billion to $3 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that would represent a dramatic shift in strategy for the world's largest online auction site.
"The talks are in a sensitive stage and could fall apart, according to one person briefed on the matter. Luxembourg-based Skype, whose software allows consumers to make free telephone calls around the world using Internet technology, has been in active discussions with other technology companies, and none has led to a deal."
I take nearly everything they offer as rumor or opinion with a grain of salt.
Gimme a break.
When the WSJ reports something citing "people familiar with the matter," you can bet good money that the information has been vetted by the exceptionally strong editing hierarchy at the newspaper. The WSJ is one of the most credible sources of information in the world. You can take that to the bank.
Yes, but what about Gmail? If they lose my messages I'm fucked and royally pissed because Google is the only one storing my messages. They can't just recrawl the Internet to bring 'em back.
In other words, whatever system Google's using for Gmail has to be rock solid -- otherwise their e-mail system is shit. If they're using their commodity-computer storage array for Gmail, that tells me it's actually pretty damn good at retaining information.
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I'll never understand the motivation of browser Nazis like the author(s) of that page.
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I should've quoted the WSJ story. Here's the first two paragraphs:
"EBay Inc. is in talks to acquire Internet-telephony company Skype Technologies SA for $2 billion to $3 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that would represent a dramatic shift in strategy for the world's largest online auction site.
"The talks are in a sensitive stage and could fall apart, according to one person briefed on the matter. Luxembourg-based Skype, whose software allows consumers to make free telephone calls around the world using Internet technology, has been in active discussions with other technology companies, and none has led to a deal."
I take nearly everything they offer as rumor or opinion with a grain of salt.
Gimme a break.
When the WSJ reports something citing "people familiar with the matter," you can bet good money that the information has been vetted by the exceptionally strong editing hierarchy at the newspaper. The WSJ is one of the most credible sources of information in the world. You can take that to the bank.
The Nokia 6600 is one such largish phone. As far as voice quality, my 6600 performs quite happily on T-Mobile. The sound isn't bad at all.
"Safari doesn't support XSLT."
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Fortunately, Dave Hyatt, one of the lead Safari developers, said in August that it's coming. http://weblogs.mozillazine.org/hyatt/archives/200
You got one thing wrong. "For SBC (40% owner of Cingular) ..."
Actually, SBC owns 60% of Cingular. BellSouth owns the rest.
I should also point out that Verizon also includes GTE, which wasn't a Baby Bell but that was an AT&T competitor at the time of the 1984 breakup.
No, SBC owns Ameritech. See http://www.sbc.com/gen/press-room?pid=5039.
Yes, but what about Gmail? If they lose my messages I'm fucked and royally pissed because Google is the only one storing my messages. They can't just recrawl the Internet to bring 'em back.
In other words, whatever system Google's using for Gmail has to be rock solid -- otherwise their e-mail system is shit. If they're using their commodity-computer storage array for Gmail, that tells me it's actually pretty damn good at retaining information.
Amazon is selling the QX3 Microscope for $50. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000059TF3/
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