> Site gets slashdotted, cant read the rest.
Argh..
No it's not slashdotted, that's how business2.com works -- they show you the banner ad at the top of the page for 10 minutes before the story loads (and I'm on ADSL). Seriously, try reading a Business2.com article during a non-slashdotting and you will see this for yourself. It's suprising really that an internet focussed magazine has such poor performance. I suppose it's kind of a weird way to get people to buy the dead tree version.
"This company performed an illegal operation but they will not be shut down," complained Scott Harshbarger of the citizen lobbying group Common Cause. From the story @ the age.
I moved several domains away from Register.com and NetSol in the past year. Luckily NetSol was complying back then. I had major hassles with Register.com and so has a friend of mine also. I believe NetSol have taken a leaf out of Register.com's book with this one (ie lots of hoops to jump through and then they reject your application to move the domain). In fact Register.com became really predictable. I had 10 or so domains there to move. Each domain was rejected on the first attempt at moving to OpenSRS but the second attempt worked each time. I submitted the second attempts immediately after the first failed. This worked every time.
Try picking up used effects rack roadcases from musicians and PA hire companies. They might be a bit scratched, and not noiseproof like a glass case, but hey it makes it easier when you move house:-)
I prefer the handmade wooden ones you find around the music shops. The better ones even come with internal and/or external shock absorbers! Great for portability.
Telstra trialled ADSL in 1996 and the tech reports from the reviewers were ecstatic. They wanted deployment ASAP (source: Australian Telecommunications mag).
Management fat-asses sat on the techs big time. Since Telstra monopolise the telecom industry over here (especially back in 1996) and Telstra invested massively in ISDN, they decided to milk the lucrative ISDN market for as long as possible, at the expense of innovation.
A years or two ago the government ordered Telstra to offer ISDN at affordable rates. Pity the govt knew not much and thought ISDN equalled broadband. Aaah semantics. The simple exchange of the word "ISDN" for "Broadband" might have had a positive effect.
Well since September 1999 ADSL is finally available (kinda, sort of). So long as you are in the CBD you can now get it and pay roughly similar rates as ISDN for rental and equipment at the local exchange, plus the standard 19c/meg for your data.
Seems Telstra are not too keen to help smaller business get their hands on ADSL. I live/work 2.7 kms from the CBD. Technically I should be able to get ADSL to my place, but since there is a local exchange closer (and not in the CBD) I must wait (and wait....)
I have been waiting 5+ years for xDSL, thanks Telstra, I love you guys NOT!
Hope is in the air with wireless solutions, but I think the opening of the local loop great news! Soon as Optus or MCI or AAPT or any of the other newer companies on the scene (in the last few years) offers broadband at a decent price then Telstra can kiss this customer goodbye!
http://www.2day.com will let you register a domain for free with NSI, then you have 2 or 3 months to pay NSi the $70 per domain. If your domains are available, go get 'em now!
This whole GE issue has made me take a hard look at what I buy at the supermarket. "Roundup Ready" in particular really woke me up the fact that most westerners eat up to several kilograms (1 kg = 2.2 pounds) of residual pesticide a year!!! "Roundup Ready" just exacerbates the problem (ie you are eating even more poison than on conventional produce). I started buying from an organic fruit and vege and grocery store at the start of this year. I only go to a conventional supermarket about once a month for non-food supplies. Not only is the food more flavoursome, but it feels great knowing I am not putting so much crap in my body. GE technology has a lot of unanswered questions, but I have made up my mind to stop eating pesticide whenever possible.
I am totally convinced that hydrogen fuel cell automobiles are urgently needed to go into mass production. Governments should sponsor R & D to get it more affordable more quickly.
While we are at it, ban uranium (which is radioactive for 80000 years - who pays the cost) and invest in wind and solar.
Slashdot Mirror
There is a double meaning for the company name "Little Ripper".
;-)
In Australia the word "ripper" is slang for excellent or great.
You often hear someone exclaim "you little ripper!" when they hear good news.
Guess it now also describes the 5-year old burning Wiggles CD's for his mates
> Site gets slashdotted, cant read the rest. Argh..
No it's not slashdotted, that's how business2.com works -- they show you the banner ad at the top of the page for 10 minutes before the story loads (and I'm on ADSL). Seriously, try reading a Business2.com article during a non-slashdotting and you will see this for yourself. It's suprising really that an internet focussed magazine has such poor performance. I suppose it's kind of a weird way to get people to buy the dead tree version.
The site seems to be all about MPEG-2...
But you can send them a message here explaining that a per-use licence is morally wrong and will stifle early adoption of MPEG-4
Yeah this was on the TV news tonight too. Apparently the rocket wobbled a bit too much and they want to try again next week.
"This company performed an illegal operation but they will not be shut down," complained Scott Harshbarger of the citizen lobbying group Common Cause. From the story @ the age.
I moved several domains away from Register.com and NetSol in the past year. Luckily NetSol was complying back then. I had major hassles with Register.com and so has a friend of mine also. I believe NetSol have taken a leaf out of Register.com's book with this one (ie lots of hoops to jump through and then they reject your application to move the domain). In fact Register.com became really predictable. I had 10 or so domains there to move. Each domain was rejected on the first attempt at moving to OpenSRS but the second attempt worked each time. I submitted the second attempts immediately after the first failed. This worked every time.
Commercial publishers will like this about as much as music companies like CD burners.
Try picking up used effects rack roadcases from musicians and PA hire companies. They might be a bit scratched, and not noiseproof like a glass case, but hey it makes it easier when you move house :-)
Check out SKB for new ones.
I prefer the handmade wooden ones you find around the music shops. The better ones even come with internal and/or external shock absorbers! Great for portability.
Management fat-asses sat on the techs big time. Since Telstra monopolise the telecom industry over here (especially back in 1996) and Telstra invested massively in ISDN, they decided to milk the lucrative ISDN market for as long as possible, at the expense of innovation.
A years or two ago the government ordered Telstra to offer ISDN at affordable rates. Pity the govt knew not much and thought ISDN equalled broadband. Aaah semantics. The simple exchange of the word "ISDN" for "Broadband" might have had a positive effect.
Well since September 1999 ADSL is finally available (kinda, sort of). So long as you are in the CBD you can now get it and pay roughly similar rates as ISDN for rental and equipment at the local exchange, plus the standard 19c/meg for your data.
Seems Telstra are not too keen to help smaller business get their hands on ADSL. I live/work 2.7 kms from the CBD. Technically I should be able to get ADSL to my place, but since there is a local exchange closer (and not in the CBD) I must wait (and wait....)
I have been waiting 5+ years for xDSL, thanks Telstra, I love you guys NOT!
Hope is in the air with wireless solutions, but I think the opening of the local loop great news! Soon as Optus or MCI or AAPT or any of the other newer companies on the scene (in the last few years) offers broadband at a decent price then Telstra can kiss this customer goodbye!
Geek is techo-chic, nerd is a word I prefer not to be heard :-)
http://www.2day.com will let you register a domain for free with NSI, then you have 2 or 3 months to pay NSi the $70 per domain. If your domains are available, go get 'em now!
the main points of the agreement focus on;
I interpret it as meaning we can't move our domain names from NSI over to OpenSRS. If anyone finds out a way to do it, let us know!
This whole GE issue has made me take a hard look at what I buy at the supermarket. "Roundup Ready" in particular really woke me up the fact that most westerners eat up to several kilograms (1 kg = 2.2 pounds) of residual pesticide a year!!! "Roundup Ready" just exacerbates the problem (ie you are eating even more poison than on conventional produce). I started buying from an organic fruit and vege and grocery store at the start of this year. I only go to a conventional supermarket about once a month for non-food supplies. Not only is the food more flavoursome, but it feels great knowing I am not putting so much crap in my body. GE technology has a lot of unanswered questions, but I have made up my mind to stop eating pesticide whenever possible.
I am totally convinced that hydrogen fuel cell automobiles are urgently needed to go into mass production. Governments should sponsor R & D to get it more affordable more quickly.
While we are at it, ban uranium (which is radioactive for 80000 years - who pays the cost) and invest in wind and solar.
NSI have pulled down both those back doors when I checked 'em just now.
Man they suck
Thanks for the link, I am gonna seriously look into getting one of these palm-sized wonders. Dont spill the Coke!!