Although Aereo might simply be a remote antenna you pay another party to provide, keep in mind that cable companies are required to pay retransmission fees. How is Aereo's service different than cable? After all, if companies that provide traditional Community Antenna TeleVision service must pay, why shouldn't Aereo?
Many popular 4' and 8' fluorescent tubes will no longer be available after July 2012 due to the new standards. Say you have an older fixture with an F34T12/CW tube for example. If it burns out, you'll have three options. One is to install a new ballast that is compatible with a high efficiency T8 tube. This will result in savings but requires the purchase of a new ballast and disposal of the old one, which has an environmental impact as well. Two, purchase a replacement tube compatible with the existing ballast which produces more lumens per watt but costs more and still uses the same amount of energy (such as an F34T12/841 triphosphor tube). Although more efficient, the additional output will probably not be enough to shut off any tubes without changing the layout of your fixtures. A third option is to buy a bulb that is exempt, such as F34T12/CWX because it meets the color rendition standards even though it is actually less efficient. This may be the cheapest option, but in order to account for the lower output, you'll probably need to use the 40W version, which would circumvent the efforts in the 1990s to reduce the wattage of the most common 4' T12 tubes from 40W to 34W.
Comcast notified you that you will need the converter boxes because your municipal offices receive expanded basic service. However, if there are certain televisions that are only ever tuned to basic channels, including your ABC/NBC/CBS/Fox affiliates or public access/educational/government channels, then you probably do not need converters for these TVS. Basic channels will continue to be available in analog NTSC format for the foreseeable future in all but a very few areas. You'll want to confirm that you are not in one of those regions. Expanded channels, such as ESPN and CNN, are moving to digital exclusively in all Comcast markets.
Just when Internet TV and HD OTA are gaining popularity the cable companies are making it more difficult to get cable content on your PC. Currently I have an NTSC/clear QAM tuner which receives about 70 digital and analog channels (the same channels are simulcast). Soon however, Comcast will be dropping the analog channels besides the local broadcast and PEG stations (if they haven't already in your area). Also, I've heard they will begin encrypting all digital besides the locals, since the FCC approved their proposed encryption scheme for their DTAs. So now you either need use CableCard (few tuners available and only works with Windows Media Center) or you need to use a cable box and an IR blaster (not as high quality as the digital signal must be decoded and encoded again plus the additional rental fee for an extra receiver).
There are several reasons why CFLs may fail early: 1. Poor quality of defective bulb. 2. Frequent on/off switching. Rated life is based on 3 hours of light per start 3. Overheating. Operating the bulb base up and/or in a small, enclosed, or recessed fixture may reduce ballast life. Some CFLs are designed for use in enclosed fixtures, others are not, and some don't specify. 4. "dirty" power or other electrical problems. 5. Using a bulb on a dimmer or photocell that it isn't intended to be used with.
Be careful. There is no official scientific definition for the phrase "full spectrum," so marketers are free to use this term how they choose. If you're interested, I came across a website with graphs of spectral distribution for a number of light sources.
It's a myth that you can save electricity by leaving fluorescent lights on. Fluorescent lights do use more current when starting, but it's trivial assuming the lights are going to be off more than a second or so. This has always been the case. However, startup is harder on a fluorescent bulb's electrodes than it is on an incandescent bulb's filament, so a CFL may not last much longer than an incandescent lamp if the lights are usually only on for a couple of minutes at a time. Average life calculations are usually based on a 3 hour switching cycle.
There are two factors which can cause a CFL to look "harsh." One is the color temperature and the other is the color rendering index. Typical color temperatures range from 2,700K-6,500K. The best color temperature is a matter of preference, but a general rule is to use lower CCTs (warmer) at lower light levels and higher CCTs (cooler) at higher light levels. While many people consider the color temperature of a fluorescent bulb, fewer take the CRI into consideration. Older and cheaper fluorescent lamps with warm white or cool white phosphor have a CRI in the 50s 60s. These lamps have an abundance of yellow and green, but are lacking on the red and violet ends of the spectrum. This can cause objects to look discolored or dull. Regardless of the color temperature you choose, always look for bulbs with a CCT of 80 or higher. Unfortunately, many manufactures don't tell you the CRI on the box, so you may have to do some research before making a purchase. Luckily, these days most CFLs have CCTs in the 80s or even 90s, but some bargain models use the cheaper phosphors.
But what does IBM Compatible mean? Is it any personal size computer that implements the x86 ISA? Well, the Intel Macs would fit that description. What about the ability to run Windows/DOS? The Intel Macs can run Windows too and even the PowerPC models can run Windows with virtualization. The only aspect of the Mac hardware which makes them less IBM Compatible is the lack of a BIOS, and I don't think people are going to stop calling their Dells and HPs PCs once they switch to EFI too.
Couldn't they have picked a different name? I've been using PowerShell on Linux for years now. It's a terminal emulator for X11 (like xterm) and is the first result on Google for the word PowerShell. Now a terminal emulator isn't exactly the same as a shell, but I could see some confusion occurring as a result.
I know the government is mandating that broadcasters switch to digital transmission over the air, and all HDTV broadcast in US is digital anyway (there are analog HDTV broadcast standards, but they aren't used in the US). Also, they now require TVs 36" and over to support digital signals without a digital to analog converter, but I don't think they require any DRM. The main initiative for mandatory DRM that I'm aware of was the Broadcast Flag, which was luckily struck down (but may not be gone for good).
The issue here is more with the connection between the recorder and the monitor. Although digital connections are becoming more common, AFAIK, analog component cables are currently the most common way to hook up DVD players and set top boxes to an HD Television. In order to close the analog hole, sending HD content over component cables or VGA cables would need to be banned. As far as I know, no legislation exists mandating this yet, but wouldn't be surprised if someone is trying.
So does this mean that Samba 4 will be able to act as a BDC to a Windows 2k3 PDC? I'm going to be setting up a new box soon and would like to use Samba if possible, but the PDC has to remain Windows based.
It looks like the mediaone.net servers are also on ipsvc.net. Ex,
pop.ne.mediaone.net = pop.ne.ipsvc.net.
pop.ce.mediaone.net = chmls22.ne.ipsvc.net
people.mw.mediaone.net = people.mw.ipsvc.net
It can be accessed with mozilla by editing prefs.js and adding Netscape6 to the useragent. E.g., user_pref("general.useragent.override", "Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:0.9.2) Gecko/20010628 Netscape6/6.1");
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Although Aereo might simply be a remote antenna you pay another party to provide, keep in mind that cable companies are required to pay retransmission fees. How is Aereo's service different than cable? After all, if companies that provide traditional Community Antenna TeleVision service must pay, why shouldn't Aereo?
Many popular 4' and 8' fluorescent tubes will no longer be available after July 2012 due to the new standards. Say you have an older fixture with an F34T12/CW tube for example. If it burns out, you'll have three options. One is to install a new ballast that is compatible with a high efficiency T8 tube. This will result in savings but requires the purchase of a new ballast and disposal of the old one, which has an environmental impact as well. Two, purchase a replacement tube compatible with the existing ballast which produces more lumens per watt but costs more and still uses the same amount of energy (such as an F34T12/841 triphosphor tube). Although more efficient, the additional output will probably not be enough to shut off any tubes without changing the layout of your fixtures. A third option is to buy a bulb that is exempt, such as F34T12/CWX because it meets the color rendition standards even though it is actually less efficient. This may be the cheapest option, but in order to account for the lower output, you'll probably need to use the 40W version, which would circumvent the efforts in the 1990s to reduce the wattage of the most common 4' T12 tubes from 40W to 34W.
Comcast notified you that you will need the converter boxes because your municipal offices receive expanded basic service. However, if there are certain televisions that are only ever tuned to basic channels, including your ABC/NBC/CBS/Fox affiliates or public access/educational/government channels, then you probably do not need converters for these TVS. Basic channels will continue to be available in analog NTSC format for the foreseeable future in all but a very few areas. You'll want to confirm that you are not in one of those regions. Expanded channels, such as ESPN and CNN, are moving to digital exclusively in all Comcast markets.
Just when Internet TV and HD OTA are gaining popularity the cable companies are making it more difficult to get cable content on your PC. Currently I have an NTSC/clear QAM tuner which receives about 70 digital and analog channels (the same channels are simulcast). Soon however, Comcast will be dropping the analog channels besides the local broadcast and PEG stations (if they haven't already in your area). Also, I've heard they will begin encrypting all digital besides the locals, since the FCC approved their proposed encryption scheme for their DTAs. So now you either need use CableCard (few tuners available and only works with Windows Media Center) or you need to use a cable box and an IR blaster (not as high quality as the digital signal must be decoded and encoded again plus the additional rental fee for an extra receiver).
There are several reasons why CFLs may fail early:
1. Poor quality of defective bulb.
2. Frequent on/off switching. Rated life is based on 3 hours of light per start
3. Overheating. Operating the bulb base up and/or in a small, enclosed, or recessed fixture may reduce ballast life. Some CFLs are designed for use in enclosed fixtures, others are not, and some don't specify.
4. "dirty" power or other electrical problems.
5. Using a bulb on a dimmer or photocell that it isn't intended to be used with.
Be careful. There is no official scientific definition for the phrase "full spectrum," so marketers are free to use this term how they choose. If you're interested, I came across a website with graphs of spectral distribution for a number of light sources.
It's a myth that you can save electricity by leaving fluorescent lights on. Fluorescent lights do use more current when starting, but it's trivial assuming the lights are going to be off more than a second or so. This has always been the case. However, startup is harder on a fluorescent bulb's electrodes than it is on an incandescent bulb's filament, so a CFL may not last much longer than an incandescent lamp if the lights are usually only on for a couple of minutes at a time. Average life calculations are usually based on a 3 hour switching cycle.
There are two factors which can cause a CFL to look "harsh." One is the color temperature and the other is the color rendering index. Typical color temperatures range from 2,700K-6,500K. The best color temperature is a matter of preference, but a general rule is to use lower CCTs (warmer) at lower light levels and higher CCTs (cooler) at higher light levels. While many people consider the color temperature of a fluorescent bulb, fewer take the CRI into consideration. Older and cheaper fluorescent lamps with warm white or cool white phosphor have a CRI in the 50s 60s. These lamps have an abundance of yellow and green, but are lacking on the red and violet ends of the spectrum. This can cause objects to look discolored or dull. Regardless of the color temperature you choose, always look for bulbs with a CCT of 80 or higher. Unfortunately, many manufactures don't tell you the CRI on the box, so you may have to do some research before making a purchase. Luckily, these days most CFLs have CCTs in the 80s or even 90s, but some bargain models use the cheaper phosphors.
But what does IBM Compatible mean? Is it any personal size computer that implements the x86 ISA? Well, the Intel Macs would fit that description. What about the ability to run Windows/DOS? The Intel Macs can run Windows too and even the PowerPC models can run Windows with virtualization. The only aspect of the Mac hardware which makes them less IBM Compatible is the lack of a BIOS, and I don't think people are going to stop calling their Dells and HPs PCs once they switch to EFI too.
Couldn't they have picked a different name? I've been using PowerShell on Linux for years now. It's a terminal emulator for X11 (like xterm) and is the first result on Google for the word PowerShell. Now a terminal emulator isn't exactly the same as a shell, but I could see some confusion occurring as a result.
I know the government is mandating that broadcasters switch to digital transmission over the air, and all HDTV broadcast in US is digital anyway (there are analog HDTV broadcast standards, but they aren't used in the US). Also, they now require TVs 36" and over to support digital signals without a digital to analog converter, but I don't think they require any DRM. The main initiative for mandatory DRM that I'm aware of was the Broadcast Flag, which was luckily struck down (but may not be gone for good).
The issue here is more with the connection between the recorder and the monitor. Although digital connections are becoming more common, AFAIK, analog component cables are currently the most common way to hook up DVD players and set top boxes to an HD Television. In order to close the analog hole, sending HD content over component cables or VGA cables would need to be banned. As far as I know, no legislation exists mandating this yet, but wouldn't be surprised if someone is trying.
So does this mean that Samba 4 will be able to act as a BDC to a Windows 2k3 PDC? I'm going to be setting up a new box soon and would like to use Samba if possible, but the PDC has to remain Windows based.
You should be able fix this by editing the URLs of the sherlock files in the searchplugins folder or replacing them with the ones included in Mozilla.
It looks like the mediaone.net servers are also on ipsvc.net. Ex,
pop.ne.mediaone.net = pop.ne.ipsvc.net.
pop.ce.mediaone.net = chmls22.ne.ipsvc.net
people.mw.mediaone.net = people.mw.ipsvc.net
It can be accessed with mozilla by editing prefs.js and adding Netscape6 to the useragent. E.g., user_pref("general.useragent.override", "Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:0.9.2) Gecko/20010628 Netscape6/6.1");