Is it just me, or does every single one of these "Internet computers" fail shortly after it comes out? Not including the iMac, every other one I know of (iOpener, NIC, iPaq, WebPC...) has failed. What are the chances this one won't meet the same fate?
...that this license agreement will be changed within the next week. Companies always think they can slip crap like this in, but as soon as people start catching on it goes right out the window. When will they learn that there actually are a few people that do read the EULA?
Actually, Works does not include Word. It has an editor that supports many formats, including older word formats, but not the newest. That's why Works is so cheap. And frankly, for most people, it seems to have more than enough power and features.
Works has included the most recent version of Word for a while now. I bought a computer a year ago and it came with Works preloaded, and Word 2000 was right there with it. I don't know how long it has been a part of it, but it IS a part of it now.
I think that in the future, we will have more and more things like this happening. Our machines will create themselves, and they will be so complex that we will have no idea how they work. And eventually, they will decide they don't need us and exterminate the whole human species. Wow. I sure hope that doesn't happen!
I don't know if it's a mistake or if they're not able to separate out tv from net Enjoy it while it lasts. I had it like that too, but it's only temporary. Cable companies never have the filters on hand to block out the TV signals. It can take months for them to finally order them and put them on your line. But even once they do, it will only block out channels 28-65, so that it doesn't interfere with the cable modem.
I'm guessing you probably haven't heard of Wide Open West. They are a new cable company, and are currently in the process of taking over Americast's old systems. They offer 10 Mbps SYMMETRICAL for only $65 per month! They are supposed to hit my area in December, and you can be sure that I will be first in line for that!!!!
but what about areas that were served by MediaOne, then bought by AT&T, and then bought by Comcast so that AT&T could stay within federal limits? Billing comes from Comcast, but support comes from AT&T. Am I the only one that is confused by this? This has to be Bert, he is the only one that could think of something as whacked out as this!
Wouldn't this be considered illegal under the DMCA, since they reverse engineered AOL's proprietary protocol? If AOL had meant for it to be public, then they would have put it out themselves.
I would have to say Linksys. I have two Linksys wireless NICs, and I love them. Good price, and very nice features. I have used a 3Com before, and it pales in comparison to the Linksys.
Actually, I don't mind Dell's logo popping up when I start up my computer. I could always turn it off, but it's much more attractive than the BIOS information. Every other computer I have seen also includes the option to turn it off, so don't complain. It's usually called "Quiet Boot" or something of that sort.
Wow, I never hear those two words in the same sentence. Unless someone is saying "My job is notfun. But, I also don't know anyone who works in a tech job. So maybe I am totally wrong. Who knows?
I just tried downloading that support software, and it is actually pretty useful for newbies. It will take "snapshots" of your browser and e-mail settings, so that if something goes wrong, you can restore them. It also gives you access to FAQ's and real time support. Try that with basic, simple HTML. The only OS they officially support is Windows anyway, so why bother making things that can be read on other OSes, such as Linux?
Sure, I know plenty of people too. But the thing you have to realize is that the card itself is not the problem. It's DirecTV/NDS's weak security. The real heart of the card (the audio/video decryption system) has not, and most likely will not, be cracked. True people learned how to read and write the cards, but the really important stuff is still safe.
ISO 7816 is the smart card standard. Almost every smart card available today uses that standard, including credit cards, and the cards DirecTV uses for subscriber authentication. Litronic has some useful information on their site about Smart Cards and smart card readers.
Wow, I wonder why they didn't last? I guess the all the little kids had better things to spend a few hundred bucks on than a computer? Naw, couldn't be!
Actually, if you went through the website, he explained the the "floppy drives" are just covers to hide the 3.5 inch floppy and CD ROM drives. They are on hinges.
You know, he could make computers with that color scheme, and market them to little kids as "The Barney Computer"! Seriously though, it's great to see the cool things people do with their old computers. I have to admit, this one is unique!
I wasn't saying anything about restricting bandwidth or imposing caps. I'm saying that if 1 person is using the service, they get the full bandwidth to play with. If two people are using the service, and user 1 is downloading a ton of crap and maxing out the bandwidth, the QOS system would cut down his bandwidth for a while, so that user 2 can get the bandwidth he needs. All temporary, only when needed. Believe me, I hate caps as much as the next guy!
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Is it just me, or does every single one of these "Internet computers" fail shortly after it comes out? Not including the iMac, every other one I know of (iOpener, NIC, iPaq, WebPC...) has failed. What are the chances this one won't meet the same fate?
...that this license agreement will be changed within the next week. Companies always think they can slip crap like this in, but as soon as people start catching on it goes right out the window. When will they learn that there actually are a few people that do read the EULA?
Actually, Works does not include Word. It has an editor that supports many formats, including older word formats, but not the newest. That's why Works is so cheap. And frankly, for most people, it seems to have more than enough power and features.
Works has included the most recent version of Word for a while now. I bought a computer a year ago and it came with Works preloaded, and Word 2000 was right there with it. I don't know how long it has been a part of it, but it IS a part of it now.
I think that in the future, we will have more and more things like this happening. Our machines will create themselves, and they will be so complex that we will have no idea how they work. And eventually, they will decide they don't need us and exterminate the whole human species. Wow. I sure hope that doesn't happen!
I don't know if it's a mistake or if they're not able to separate out tv from net
Enjoy it while it lasts. I had it like that too, but it's only temporary. Cable companies never have the filters on hand to block out the TV signals. It can take months for them to finally order them and put them on your line. But even once they do, it will only block out channels 28-65, so that it doesn't interfere with the cable modem.
They should just release a perfect OS every time like Linux.
I'm guessing you probably haven't heard of Wide Open West. They are a new cable company, and are currently in the process of taking over Americast's old systems. They offer 10 Mbps SYMMETRICAL for only $65 per month! They are supposed to hit my area in December, and you can be sure that I will be first in line for that!!!!
geez, I pay over $100 and only get 512mbps.. Qwest Bites
I honestly hope that you meant kbps. Otherwise, I WOULD BE GLAD TO TAKE THAT SHITTY CONNECTION OFF YOUR HANDS!
I'm not sure if this is a nationwide law, or just a local one, but it's certainly worth looking into.
It is a nationwide law, and THANK GOD FOR THAT!
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WOW! That is a very conservative prediction!
but what about areas that were served by MediaOne, then bought by AT&T, and then bought by Comcast so that AT&T could stay within federal limits? Billing comes from Comcast, but support comes from AT&T. Am I the only one that is confused by this? This has to be Bert, he is the only one that could think of something as whacked out as this!
Wouldn't this be considered illegal under the DMCA, since they reverse engineered AOL's proprietary protocol? If AOL had meant for it to be public, then they would have put it out themselves.
I would have to say Linksys. I have two Linksys wireless NICs, and I love them. Good price, and very nice features. I have used a 3Com before, and it pales in comparison to the Linksys.
Actually, I don't mind Dell's logo popping up when I start up my computer. I could always turn it off, but it's much more attractive than the BIOS information. Every other computer I have seen also includes the option to turn it off, so don't complain. It's usually called "Quiet Boot" or something of that sort.
Wow, I never hear those two words in the same sentence. Unless someone is saying "My job is not fun. But, I also don't know anyone who works in a tech job. So maybe I am totally wrong. Who knows?
I just tried downloading that support software, and it is actually pretty useful for newbies. It will take "snapshots" of your browser and e-mail settings, so that if something goes wrong, you can restore them. It also gives you access to FAQ's and real time support. Try that with basic, simple HTML. The only OS they officially support is Windows anyway, so why bother making things that can be read on other OSes, such as Linux?
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Sure, I know plenty of people too. But the thing you have to realize is that the card itself is not the problem. It's DirecTV/NDS's weak security. The real heart of the card (the audio/video decryption system) has not, and most likely will not, be cracked. True people learned how to read and write the cards, but the really important stuff is still safe.
That Extreme Networks stuff might not have the coolest colors, but they sure do work great!
ISO 7816 is the smart card standard. Almost every smart card available today uses that standard, including credit cards, and the cards DirecTV uses for subscriber authentication. Litronic has some useful information on their site about Smart Cards and smart card readers.
Wow, I wonder why they didn't last? I guess the all the little kids had better things to spend a few hundred bucks on than a computer? Naw, couldn't be!
Actually, if you went through the website, he explained the the "floppy drives" are just covers to hide the 3.5 inch floppy and CD ROM drives. They are on hinges.
You know, he could make computers with that color scheme, and market them to little kids as "The Barney Computer"! Seriously though, it's great to see the cool things people do with their old computers. I have to admit, this one is unique!
If they can unplug viruses and trojans, can they unplug the trolls from Slashdot? Now that would be useful!
I wasn't saying anything about restricting bandwidth or imposing caps. I'm saying that if 1 person is using the service, they get the full bandwidth to play with. If two people are using the service, and user 1 is downloading a ton of crap and maxing out the bandwidth, the QOS system would cut down his bandwidth for a while, so that user 2 can get the bandwidth he needs. All temporary, only when needed. Believe me, I hate caps as much as the next guy!