So "friends" can automatically add you to a group? That sounds like a HUGE security and privacy hole. I could certainly see friends "suggesting" groups to you to join, but to give them default ability to add you to a group is just WAY beyond belief.
For just syncing bookmarks, this is a great alternative, and it gives you Web access to your bookmarks. Of course, Firefox Sync and Xmarks also optionally synced other information such as history, passwords, etc. but GMarks does look solid.
For me, Firefox Sync (formerly Weave) is a completely viable solution. But one thing that Xmarks has that Firefox Sync does not offer is Web-based access to the saved bookmarks. Just last night, I was at a relative's house, and used Xmarks' Web site to go to a link I had saved. I'm sure Firefox Sync could implement the same at some point, but with that minor exception, Firefox Sync performs just as well as Xmarks.
I know this is functionally different, but I have a Windows Home Server backing up my PCs at home. WHS apparently uses a "Single Instance Store" model to store backup sets. If the same file is detected on multiple computers, it is stored only once saving storage space. I'm backing up the C: drive of three Windows 7 Home Premium PCs to the WHS. Each PC uses between 40 and 60GB of space, yet the backup sets on the WHS total only 80GB. I'm sure that could partly be attributed to compression, but still, this seems to be pretty cool.
It seems that the REAL reason many people jailbreak is to unlock the PHONE portion so that they can use the phone on another carrier. but what about us iPod Touch users who simply want to jailbreak because there are useful applications available that Apple will not permit on AppStore. For example:
SBSettings
This lets me seamlessly enable and disable WiFi to save battery life. Why Apple won't do this is beyond me.
Backgrounder
Lets me control how multitasking works so that it actually is productive on my 2nd Gen iPod Touch.
I forgot to mention that the SageTV HD Theater 300 does NOT require SageTV Server software to run. You can navigate the filesystem and directly play music, videos, and view pictures.
SageTV now has an HD extender called the SageTV HD Theater 300 for about $150.00. I have not used it, however I have used other SageTV media extenders with great success.
You also need to run the SageTV server software on your Linux box. The HD Theater 300 just connects to the network.
SageTV costs, but it is very solid, and they have reliable hardware partners.
This is intriguing, but it just seems to add yet another layer. Is it really needed? By leveraging Filters and Labels, you can automatically categorize email to whatever you want.
I also use the "Multiple Inboxes" Labs add-on that gives me a second "inbox" that is defined to display only "starred" items. no matter where the message is (in the inbox of archived with a label) I can always see those which I classify as "important." And by using Filters, this gets done automatically for many messages.
Actually, I stand corrected. It appears that the "Call phone" feature being added into Gmail requires a "Voice plugin" that would require you being tied to the computer after initiating the call. (http://www.google.com/chat/voice/)
I don't know how much I would even use calling built into Gmail, but I surely won't complain about added functionality. The problem I've found with using computers as phones is that you are tied sitting down in one location, most likely stuck with a headset on since using speakers would result in lots of echo. Applications like Teamspeak and Ventrilo make sense because usually when you're using them, you're already at a computer.
I think you misunderstand the technology. When you initiate the call from within Google Voice, (and presumably within Gmail) Google Voice rings your defined phone. You pick it up, then rings the other party. You can get up and leave or do whatever you want, because at this point, it's all on your phone. You aren't tied to the computer other than to initiate the call.
True, but hovering over the URLs shows them in a clean font in the status bar of Firefox, so it's obvious which one is which.
But your point is taken. No one can know everything. but that's why we need to educate those who are prone to get stung by this stuff. My mantra to my parents and friends is, "If the link you are clicking on is unfamiliar or sent to you by someone you don't know, then just don't click it. Otherwise, proceed with caution." Sure, it isn't perfect, but it has significantly reduced the calls I get asking me to bail them out of a mess.
If you rely on some alert or some fancy feature for protection, you really aren't being as proactive as you could. Regardless of what any alerts might or might not say, if the URL doesn't look right, err on the side of caution. While there are always exceptions, if you don't know what a "good" URL looks like, take the time to educate yourself.
As a follow-on, does it make sense that younger generations might actually be interested in seeing just what made Star Wars so popular by being able to see the "original" version?
Written diaries could be the most valuable. They could be typed or hand-written--it really doesn't matter--as long as it is capturing HER feelings and thoughts. In fact, I'd contend that if she enjoys actually writing with pen and paper that she do that--whatever she is most comfortable with.
My point is that though this is/., don't let the technology get in the way. Sure, it would be nice to have it all formatted and pretty in some OpenSource format, but the point is to capture her thoughts, not get bogged down by the technology.
I saw all 6 movies in a movie theater as they were released, and after seeing the newer "editions", I really crave the theatrical versions that I originally saw. Are they politically incorrect? Possibly. Do they look cheesier? sure. But it's what was released, and it is what millions experienced as "real" Star Wars. George Lucas would make lots more money if he would just release the original, theatrical versions. Market them as retro--whatever. Just stop rewriting history!
Doesn't this update just patch the PDF exploit and not the other methodologies used by Dev-Team to jailbreak? And wasn't the PDF exploit developed by someone not on the Dev-Team? I'll gladly stand corrected if this is not true, but I thought I read this somewhere.
Current technology in the iPad, while quite decent, is still quite fragile. I was discussing the pros and cons of the Kindle and the iPad to some family members, and they were asking what were some of the "cons" of these devices. Among other things, I said, "Well, you can step on a book and it won't shatter, you can drop a book in a puddle, shake it off, and it's usually still readable." The point being that books, while taking up far more space than e-versions, they are amazingly rugged and durable--something that the likes of the Kindle or iPad can't yet claim.
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So "friends" can automatically add you to a group? That sounds like a HUGE security and privacy hole. I could certainly see friends "suggesting" groups to you to join, but to give them default ability to add you to a group is just WAY beyond belief.
For just syncing bookmarks, this is a great alternative, and it gives you Web access to your bookmarks. Of course, Firefox Sync and Xmarks also optionally synced other information such as history, passwords, etc. but GMarks does look solid.
For me, Firefox Sync (formerly Weave) is a completely viable solution. But one thing that Xmarks has that Firefox Sync does not offer is Web-based access to the saved bookmarks. Just last night, I was at a relative's house, and used Xmarks' Web site to go to a link I had saved. I'm sure Firefox Sync could implement the same at some point, but with that minor exception, Firefox Sync performs just as well as Xmarks.
I know this is functionally different, but I have a Windows Home Server backing up my PCs at home. WHS apparently uses a "Single Instance Store" model to store backup sets. If the same file is detected on multiple computers, it is stored only once saving storage space. I'm backing up the C: drive of three Windows 7 Home Premium PCs to the WHS. Each PC uses between 40 and 60GB of space, yet the backup sets on the WHS total only 80GB. I'm sure that could partly be attributed to compression, but still, this seems to be pretty cool.
But then he couldn't play with them on the flight!
It seems that the REAL reason many people jailbreak is to unlock the PHONE portion so that they can use the phone on another carrier. but what about us iPod Touch users who simply want to jailbreak because there are useful applications available that Apple will not permit on AppStore. For example:
SBSettings
This lets me seamlessly enable and disable WiFi to save battery life. Why Apple won't do this is beyond me.
Backgrounder
Lets me control how multitasking works so that it actually is productive on my 2nd Gen iPod Touch.
Wiki2Touch
The best offline Wikipedia reader available.
I forgot to mention that the SageTV HD Theater 300 does NOT require SageTV Server software to run. You can navigate the filesystem and directly play music, videos, and view pictures.
SageTV now has an HD extender called the SageTV HD Theater 300 for about $150.00. I have not used it, however I have used other SageTV media extenders with great success.
You also need to run the SageTV server software on your Linux box. The HD Theater 300 just connects to the network.
SageTV costs, but it is very solid, and they have reliable hardware partners.
"I have a map of the United States, life size. 1 mile equals 1 mile.
It's a bitch to fold it."
...my trusty VIC-20 was clocked at a mere 1.02 MHz.
Its truly amazing how far we've come in so short a time.
(Well, maybe not so short for you whippersnappers...)
"In the beginning, there was nothing. Then it exploded."
This is intriguing, but it just seems to add yet another layer. Is it really needed? By leveraging Filters and Labels, you can automatically categorize email to whatever you want.
I also use the "Multiple Inboxes" Labs add-on that gives me a second "inbox" that is defined to display only "starred" items. no matter where the message is (in the inbox of archived with a label) I can always see those which I classify as "important." And by using Filters, this gets done automatically for many messages.
Actually, I stand corrected. It appears that the "Call phone" feature being added into Gmail requires a "Voice plugin" that would require you being tied to the computer after initiating the call. (http://www.google.com/chat/voice/)
I think you misunderstand the technology. When you initiate the call from within Google Voice, (and presumably within Gmail) Google Voice rings your defined phone. You pick it up, then rings the other party. You can get up and leave or do whatever you want, because at this point, it's all on your phone. You aren't tied to the computer other than to initiate the call.
Abso-frekin-lutely amazing!
Thanks!
True, but hovering over the URLs shows them in a clean font in the status bar of Firefox, so it's obvious which one is which.
But your point is taken. No one can know everything. but that's why we need to educate those who are prone to get stung by this stuff. My mantra to my parents and friends is, "If the link you are clicking on is unfamiliar or sent to you by someone you don't know, then just don't click it. Otherwise, proceed with caution." Sure, it isn't perfect, but it has significantly reduced the calls I get asking me to bail them out of a mess.
Cool! What do I win?!?
If you rely on some alert or some fancy feature for protection, you really aren't being as proactive as you could. Regardless of what any alerts might or might not say, if the URL doesn't look right, err on the side of caution. While there are always exceptions, if you don't know what a "good" URL looks like, take the time to educate yourself.
As a follow-on, does it make sense that younger generations might actually be interested in seeing just what made Star Wars so popular by being able to see the "original" version?
Written diaries could be the most valuable. They could be typed or hand-written--it really doesn't matter--as long as it is capturing HER feelings and thoughts. In fact, I'd contend that if she enjoys actually writing with pen and paper that she do that--whatever she is most comfortable with.
My point is that though this is /., don't let the technology get in the way. Sure, it would be nice to have it all formatted and pretty in some OpenSource format, but the point is to capture her thoughts, not get bogged down by the technology.
I saw all 6 movies in a movie theater as they were released, and after seeing the newer "editions", I really crave the theatrical versions that I originally saw. Are they politically incorrect? Possibly. Do they look cheesier? sure. But it's what was released, and it is what millions experienced as "real" Star Wars. George Lucas would make lots more money if he would just release the original, theatrical versions. Market them as retro--whatever. Just stop rewriting history!
Doesn't this update just patch the PDF exploit and not the other methodologies used by Dev-Team to jailbreak? And wasn't the PDF exploit developed by someone not on the Dev-Team? I'll gladly stand corrected if this is not true, but I thought I read this somewhere.
Great observation!
Current technology in the iPad, while quite decent, is still quite fragile. I was discussing the pros and cons of the Kindle and the iPad to some family members, and they were asking what were some of the "cons" of these devices. Among other things, I said, "Well, you can step on a book and it won't shatter, you can drop a book in a puddle, shake it off, and it's usually still readable." The point being that books, while taking up far more space than e-versions, they are amazingly rugged and durable--something that the likes of the Kindle or iPad can't yet claim.
...of completely removing personal responsibility.
It's a great way to remember past events by envisioning them through today's eye. Very cool.