Amazon on Demand has the programming from those channels you mention...it costs too much for my taste (1.50 per episode). Wish they had a subscription. I'm still curious...what cable operator currently offers a 30/30 bundle? Comcast is currently at an introductory rate of 79.99 for 6 months, 118.06 there after for internet+cable. Their lowest end (basic cable and 1Mbps internet) is 24.95 for the TV plus intro rate of 39.99 that goes up to 75.90 after 12 months.
The 30/30 sounds like an introductory rate (almost exactly like COmcast's), but we will assume its not for argument's sake. If 30 dollars is internet service bundled, it is probably around 45 for the same speed as a solo service. So, a person has the choice of paying 60 for internet+cable or 45 for just cable. So, why would someone pay 15 a month for basic cable when they could put a fraction of that towards netflix or an ondemand service which gives them the commercial-free programming they want? Or use Hulu or another streaming service? 15 a month is 180 a year for nothing more than basic cable programming.
I switched from Nagios to OpenNMS as well. With OpenNMS, I ran the yum install, put in my IP ranges and community strings, and that was it. It discovered, monitored, and graphed Cisco, Windows, and Linux boxes common services after 2 minutes of configuration (literally). No horror story about Nagios, OpenNMS just scaled better and required no shell scripts or setup really.
A feature like that requires GPS on I imagine. Not all smartphone users like to leave their GPS on all the time. I only turn mine on when I need a location or get some directions.
As a user of OpenNMS currently, I can give you a major item. Customization. Many commercial packages allow customized polls and traps receivers, but you have to pay to get them done. I can create customized checks using wmi, snmp, jmx, snmp traps, or using clients like Nagios' nrpe without needing the manufacturer to do anything. I monitor everything from applications (Java and web apps), environmental, network devices, and system resource stats all from the same instance of OpenNMS. Helps to keep alerts all int he same place and graphs all in the same place.
You can try a site like ehealthinsurance and shop various plans. The two most important parts are to know what type of coverage you want, and then to shop around.
However, Larry Ellison has reportedly said that once the Sun acquisition is complete, Oracle will hire 2,000 new employees — more people than it expects to cut from the Sun workforce.
This is not right from the article. Oracle plans on hiring 2000 employees, but they plan on reducing Sun's headcount by more than that. Hope those Sun employees pick up jobs quick in this rough economy...
From FTA:
Ellison told The Wall Street Journal that Oracle plans to take on 2,000 new employees - but that it will reduce Sun's head count by a larger number.
I am with Sprint as well. Their AnyMobile idea is fantastic (unlimited minutes for any to/from calls on any wireless carrier). I have zero issues with their 3G coverage or dropped calls. They have a horrible reputation, and their service years ago was very poor. However, I have been with them for 6 years and am pleased with their offerings now. I use an Android phone (Samsung Moment) and would not trade it for anything else.
Firstly why is MS singled out in the slashdot version of the story? 100% of mail products failed this so called test.
I noticed this too. Although the summary chooses to mention a few Microsoft products and Cisco Ironport, here is the list from the article:
Microsoft and Cisco products, including users with GoDaddy's hosted email, Voltage, RackSpace/MailTrust hosted email, Webroot SaaS Email Security, Verizon Email Cloud Filtering with MessageLabs, a Linux and SpamAssassin configuration, SonicWall's Email Security appliance, LinuxMail with greylisting, Opera Mail, and Mozilla Thunderbird,iPhone, BlackBerry, and Palm Pre
I looked at the Hero, but went with the Moment. I find it to be a fantastic choice in retrospect. The Moment is not pushed by Sprint for whatever reason, but it is an excellent phone.
they can issue you a phone, then enforce strong passwords, content filtering, disable cameras so you don't end up sending pictures of your Christmas party indiscretion to your whole team, etc etc. Hell I can see my internal websites (not published to the internets) on my BB because it is basically VPN'd 24x7 to my work network.
As an FYI, Exchange 2010 can enforce those items on mobile devices via ActiveSync policies. Also, you can vpn with other phones. I used to use a BB Curve with Rove Mobile for admin tasks, but have since switched to an Android phone with a vpn client. I would not switch back, but saying BB have more functionality is no longer true. I think RIM failed to keep up with their competitors, which is unfortunate as they seemed to have really brought the smartphone into the workplace.
I recall watching a system get installed that was running Windows NT...in 2005. Reason it could not be upgraded was that by the time it went through all its "security certifications" and QA testing, there was no flexibility to upgrade, because it met the basic requirements for its purpose. Unfortunately, 4 years later, it is still in use and unable to be upgraded as the company probably moved off to its next government contract and the support for it is very limited.
I know this was meant to be funny, but I figured I would point this out. Windows 7 with the subsystem for UNIX installed allows you to download and install the GNU utilities from Interop Systems' SUA community. Included are such things as the Apache server, Perl, openssh, gcc, and bash. I run bash on windows 7 and have found 0 problems with it. Comes in very handy.
The article mentions Verizon turning over data as well. They are currently the leader in marketshare in the cell phone market too. I am sure they all do this...
The first agency within DOJ to respond was the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), who informed me that they had price lists on file for Cox, Comcast, Yahoo! and Verizon. Since the price lists were provided to USMS voluntarily, the companies were given the opportunity to object to the disclosure of their documents. Neither Comcast nor Cox objected (perhaps because their price lists were already public), while both Verizon and Yahoo! objected to the disclosure.
I am sure all the major providers are guilty of this. Regardless, I am curious to see if 911 operators are lumped into those requests. Many of them may be dispatch trying to find someone's cell phone from an accident or someone in trouble.
That pony included with your iPhone will only eat iFood, use iWater, and can only be housed in iStable. Unfortunately, all of which must be purchased from Apple as well.
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Amazon on Demand has the programming from those channels you mention...it costs too much for my taste (1.50 per episode). Wish they had a subscription. I'm still curious...what cable operator currently offers a 30/30 bundle? Comcast is currently at an introductory rate of 79.99 for 6 months, 118.06 there after for internet+cable. Their lowest end (basic cable and 1Mbps internet) is 24.95 for the TV plus intro rate of 39.99 that goes up to 75.90 after 12 months.
The 30/30 sounds like an introductory rate (almost exactly like COmcast's), but we will assume its not for argument's sake. If 30 dollars is internet service bundled, it is probably around 45 for the same speed as a solo service. So, a person has the choice of paying 60 for internet+cable or 45 for just cable. So, why would someone pay 15 a month for basic cable when they could put a fraction of that towards netflix or an ondemand service which gives them the commercial-free programming they want? Or use Hulu or another streaming service? 15 a month is 180 a year for nothing more than basic cable programming.
I switched from Nagios to OpenNMS as well. With OpenNMS, I ran the yum install, put in my IP ranges and community strings, and that was it. It discovered, monitored, and graphed Cisco, Windows, and Linux boxes common services after 2 minutes of configuration (literally). No horror story about Nagios, OpenNMS just scaled better and required no shell scripts or setup really.
Hopefully you all don't force McAfee upon all those UVU students too. At least you all let your people know.
A feature like that requires GPS on I imagine. Not all smartphone users like to leave their GPS on all the time. I only turn mine on when I need a location or get some directions.
Good point. Sprint's new WIMAX (aka 4G) service removes the 5GB cap...have to live in one of the cities with service though.
Not the greatest speed, but there are options:
HughesNet
WildBlue
As a user of OpenNMS currently, I can give you a major item. Customization. Many commercial packages allow customized polls and traps receivers, but you have to pay to get them done. I can create customized checks using wmi, snmp, jmx, snmp traps, or using clients like Nagios' nrpe without needing the manufacturer to do anything. I monitor everything from applications (Java and web apps), environmental, network devices, and system resource stats all from the same instance of OpenNMS. Helps to keep alerts all int he same place and graphs all in the same place.
You may have heard of the following sites:
http://espn.go.com/
http://disney.go.com/index
http://abcnews.go.com/
They'll come out with it when Apple releases iFusion...
to confuse non-technical people by offering services they don't need and presenting them as valuable.
Congratulations, you just described Marketing's purpose in life...
You can try a site like ehealthinsurance and shop various plans. The two most important parts are to know what type of coverage you want, and then to shop around.
However, Larry Ellison has reportedly said that once the Sun acquisition is complete, Oracle will hire 2,000 new employees — more people than it expects to cut from the Sun workforce.
This is not right from the article. Oracle plans on hiring 2000 employees, but they plan on reducing Sun's headcount by more than that. Hope those Sun employees pick up jobs quick in this rough economy...
From FTA:
Ellison told The Wall Street Journal that Oracle plans to take on 2,000 new employees - but that it will reduce Sun's head count by a larger number.
Rogers is the only GSM carrier in Canada and so the only choice for Android users
Sprint and Verizon in the US sell Android phones. Do no non-GSM carriers in Canada sell Android phones?
For some reason, I don't think a talent agency will help...
The thing is WAY past its warrantee period.
Guess they wasted money on that Squaretrade wwarranty...
I am with Sprint as well. Their AnyMobile idea is fantastic (unlimited minutes for any to/from calls on any wireless carrier). I have zero issues with their 3G coverage or dropped calls. They have a horrible reputation, and their service years ago was very poor. However, I have been with them for 6 years and am pleased with their offerings now. I use an Android phone (Samsung Moment) and would not trade it for anything else.
Firstly why is MS singled out in the slashdot version of the story? 100% of mail products failed this so called test.
I noticed this too. Although the summary chooses to mention a few Microsoft products and Cisco Ironport, here is the list from the article:
Microsoft and Cisco products, including users with GoDaddy's hosted email, Voltage, RackSpace/MailTrust hosted email, Webroot SaaS Email Security, Verizon Email Cloud Filtering with MessageLabs, a Linux and SpamAssassin configuration, SonicWall's Email Security appliance, LinuxMail with greylisting, Opera Mail, and Mozilla Thunderbird,iPhone, BlackBerry, and Palm Pre
Not quite 100%, but it looks like most.
I looked at the Hero, but went with the Moment. I find it to be a fantastic choice in retrospect. The Moment is not pushed by Sprint for whatever reason, but it is an excellent phone.
they can issue you a phone, then enforce strong passwords, content filtering, disable cameras so you don't end up sending pictures of your Christmas party indiscretion to your whole team, etc etc. Hell I can see my internal websites (not published to the internets) on my BB because it is basically VPN'd 24x7 to my work network.
As an FYI, Exchange 2010 can enforce those items on mobile devices via ActiveSync policies. Also, you can vpn with other phones. I used to use a BB Curve with Rove Mobile for admin tasks, but have since switched to an Android phone with a vpn client. I would not switch back, but saying BB have more functionality is no longer true. I think RIM failed to keep up with their competitors, which is unfortunate as they seemed to have really brought the smartphone into the workplace.
I recall watching a system get installed that was running Windows NT...in 2005. Reason it could not be upgraded was that by the time it went through all its "security certifications" and QA testing, there was no flexibility to upgrade, because it met the basic requirements for its purpose. Unfortunately, 4 years later, it is still in use and unable to be upgraded as the company probably moved off to its next government contract and the support for it is very limited.
I know this was meant to be funny, but I figured I would point this out. Windows 7 with the subsystem for UNIX installed allows you to download and install the GNU utilities from Interop Systems' SUA community. Included are such things as the Apache server, Perl, openssh, gcc, and bash. I run bash on windows 7 and have found 0 problems with it. Comes in very handy.
The article mentions Verizon turning over data as well. They are currently the leader in marketshare in the cell phone market too. I am sure they all do this...
This was interesting:
The first agency within DOJ to respond was the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), who informed me that they had price lists on file for Cox, Comcast, Yahoo! and Verizon. Since the price lists were provided to USMS voluntarily, the companies were given the opportunity to object to the disclosure of their documents. Neither Comcast nor Cox objected (perhaps because their price lists were already public), while both Verizon and Yahoo! objected to the disclosure.
I am sure all the major providers are guilty of this. Regardless, I am curious to see if 911 operators are lumped into those requests. Many of them may be dispatch trying to find someone's cell phone from an accident or someone in trouble.
That pony included with your iPhone will only eat iFood, use iWater, and can only be housed in iStable. Unfortunately, all of which must be purchased from Apple as well.