Actually, they're not a true online bank. They don't really advertise it to be. You can use their online banking if you wish and have a computer to do so. (OTOH, mbanx advertises to be a true Internet bank.)
What they are advertising is a truely virtual bank. Virtual in the sense that it's branchless (not VRML). Therefore, they don't need overhead or other resources to open up branches. Sure they might have an info desk or something at Superstore or Loblaws. That's it.
To do your banking, you simply go to an ATM (PC Financial or CIBC) and do it from there. No teller to see or talk to. However, if you wish to order some travellers cheques, money order, or bank draft, you'll have to call their toll-free number.
I went with PC Financial because of their no-fee Interac, no-fee chequing (including the cheques), no-fee bill payment either at ATM or online, and unlimited use of the ATM (PC Fiancial or CIBC). There are probably others that will offer the same but requires some minimum balance or monthly service fee. If I find something better, I'll probably move on. However, for now I am satisfied.
BTW, I didn't apply online. Since I have to go to Superstore (same as Loblaws but in BC) for shopping, I just took some time to setup an account with them.
Actually, the Nokia 5190 (and 6190) does not have a built in data (GSM) modem. That's why you need the Nokia Data Suite to allow your Wintel machine to communicate with your phone. It acts like a softmodem.
Only Windows is support since the official Nokia Data Suite only comes in Windows 3.x, 95/98, and NT flavor. I believe CE devices will be supported soon (either alone by Nokia and/or Fido/Microcell Solutions will pick it up). Any other OS, unless you can emulate the function of NDS, you're out of luck.
(Incidentally, there are other packages and drivers such as Option's Snap-On, TDK's GlobalPulse, etc. that will work since it's preforming the softmodem function.)
If I remember correctly, the SETI@Home Windows 95/98 client does not keep the time correctly. I'm not sure if there is an update or not. (I stop using it after it refused to send me any more packets. I just jumped on the rc5 bandwagon instead.) =8)
The time bug on the Windows client basically keeps on adding time as soon as the client starts. So, if you're using the machine for anything at all since the screen saver closed/minimized, the time keeps on ticking.
Linux and other clients do not exhibit this bug.
Again, I am not sure if they've corrected it or not.
On average, it takes approximately 20-30 hours for a decent Pentium II/Celeron system running Windows 95/98 to finish a unit.
Where in Canada are you? Here in Vancouver, BC, BCTel still requires to come over to your place, fiddle around with the existing wires, install the splitter, and test it out on HIS/HER laptop. All the computer setting is done by yourself. However, we still have to pay $100CAN for the installation fee. (BCTel has said that this is refundable if you stay on for 1 year. This is not a 1 year contract.)
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Actually, they're not a true online bank. They don't really advertise it to be. You can use their online banking if you wish and have a computer to do so. (OTOH, mbanx advertises to be a true Internet bank.)
What they are advertising is a truely virtual bank. Virtual in the sense that it's branchless (not VRML). Therefore, they don't need overhead or other resources to open up branches. Sure they might have an info desk or something at Superstore or Loblaws. That's it.
To do your banking, you simply go to an ATM (PC Financial or CIBC) and do it from there. No teller to see or talk to. However, if you wish to order some travellers cheques, money order, or bank draft, you'll have to call their toll-free number.
I went with PC Financial because of their no-fee Interac, no-fee chequing (including the cheques), no-fee bill payment either at ATM or online, and unlimited use of the ATM (PC Fiancial or CIBC). There are probably others that will offer the same but requires some minimum balance or monthly service fee. If I find something better, I'll probably move on. However, for now I am satisfied.
BTW, I didn't apply online. Since I have to go to Superstore (same as Loblaws but in BC) for shopping, I just took some time to setup an account with them.
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Actually, the Nokia 5190 (and 6190) does not have a built in data (GSM) modem. That's why you need the Nokia Data Suite to allow your Wintel machine to communicate with your phone. It acts like a softmodem.
Only Windows is support since the official Nokia Data Suite only comes in Windows 3.x, 95/98, and NT flavor. I believe CE devices will be supported soon (either alone by Nokia and/or Fido/Microcell Solutions will pick it up). Any other OS, unless you can emulate the function of NDS, you're out of luck.
(Incidentally, there are other packages and drivers such as Option's Snap-On, TDK's GlobalPulse, etc. that will work since it's preforming the softmodem function.)
If I remember correctly, the SETI@Home Windows 95/98 client does not keep the time correctly. I'm not sure if there is an update or not. (I stop using it after it refused to send me any more packets. I just jumped on the rc5 bandwagon instead.) =8)
The time bug on the Windows client basically keeps on adding time as soon as the client starts. So, if you're using the machine for anything at all since the screen saver closed/minimized, the time keeps on ticking.
Linux and other clients do not exhibit this bug.
Again, I am not sure if they've corrected it or not.
On average, it takes approximately 20-30 hours for a decent Pentium II/Celeron system running Windows 95/98 to finish a unit.
Where in Canada are you? Here in Vancouver, BC, BCTel still requires to come over to your place, fiddle around with the existing wires, install the splitter, and test it out on HIS/HER laptop. All the computer setting is done by yourself. However, we still have to pay $100CAN for the installation fee. (BCTel has said that this is refundable if you stay on for 1 year. This is not a 1 year contract.)