you can use any GSM 3G phone on any GSM 3G network, provided the phone supports the frequencies for the country
Really, it's provided the phone supports the frequencies for the country *and* the provider's network. Case in point: an unlocked iPhone works great for making calls and using edge on T-Mobile's network, but (in the US, at least) 3G is impossible, as the iPhone does not support the frequency that T-Mobile uses for 3G.
You know who I really miss? T-Mobile. [...] they usually manage to have the same indoor coverage (in my experience anyway, YMMV) as Verizon or AT&T.
MMV (my mileage varies). Oddly enough, at my apartment here in Brooklyn, T-Mobile is in fact the only provider that actually provides usable signal everywhere in the apartment. I have AT&T, and inside the apartment I get 3 bars and frequently dropped calls, but out in the backyard, or on the front stoop I have no problems. Same is true for Verizon and Sprint. If I weren't so hooked on 3G network connectivity, I'd unlock my iPhone and switch to T-Mobile, but unfortunately T-Mobile's 3G network doesn't work on a frequency that the iPhone supports (in the US).
I should say, also, that (for me anyway) AT&T's 3G network works very well; I generally get good, consistent speeds even at 2 or 3 bars (which is bad signal for voice on AT&T, at that level, it drops calls like a greased up deaf guy).
That varies with the value of "knows what they're doing". If "knows what they're doing" means "knows how to get warez" you're in much worse shape than Grandma ignorantly clicking on links.
Yes, but if you didn't go back in time to kill the creator of Perl - the actual goal of such an endeavor (the prevention of the creation of Perl), is unattainable.
they should REALLY look and see if the number of people who say "I don't need a radio I won't go there" might be outnumbered by the people who will end up saying "What the f is "The Shack"?"
They should really look and see if the marketing company, to whom they undoubtedly gave millions of dollars for this rebranding idea, is worth their salt. On the other hand - name changes aren't always bad - Verizon seems to be managing just fine.
And hopefully, the exemption from the DMCA given specifically to the process of unlocking phones will override this stupid attempt, as it is presently not possible to unlock an iPhone without jailbreaking it.
"every jailbreak technique roots the device"
You are correct, every last jailbreak technique roots the device. All one of them. The only way to jailbreak an iPhone now is to drop it into DFU mode, connect it to a computer and patch the firmware on the device (that's very insecure) or to load a custom, already patched firmware onto the phone. Jailbreaking is not the "exploit a tiff vulnerability in the browser" process it once was, you need physical access to the phone to root it.
If you are attempting to write a transcript - yes, absolutely, a laptop is the way to go. My notes tend not to resemble anything like a transcript, or an outline, or any of the other things that computers are so very good at. long notes, short notes, arrows and lines, clustered together in groups around the page. Laptops are very good at left to right, top to bottom; anything more complex, and it becomes much faster to use a pen and paper (especially if you are, in fact, actively participating in whatever it is you're taking notes about; laptop screens get in the way of face-to-face communication).
What about taking notes? I still find that pen, paper, and cursive is the best way for me to make notes in a meeting or class. Mind you, in that situation my cursive is intended for my viewing only, so as a means of communication, it's not great (my handwriting is terrible, but I can read it just fine).
Especially just thinking of the NES and SNES emulating possibilities.
I've got NES, SNES and Genesis emulators on my iPhone, and they all work rather well, in spite of the stripped down OS. It really is perfectly functional, and the Cydia APT repository is excellent.
What phones had it before the iPhone? I'd never seen that behavior on palm and WM phones i've had in the past. Which I suppose leaves Sybian/Nokias, I've never owned one of those.
And that makes sense on a cell phone, which (regardless what type of keyboard it is (soft or hard)) has a higher error rate because of it's smaller size. The thing about a standard computer keyboard, though - I, personally, *know* when I've made a typo, whether I'm looking at the screen or not. When I type in a sudo or ssh password (no bullets, nothing is echoed) I generally know when I've made a typo, and automatically backspace a couple of times and correct it.
Have you ever entered the password for a Verizon FiOS ActionTec router - where it actually inserts extra bullets as you type the password so someone watching the screen can't guess the length. That's just silly, and I find it particularly disconcerting - I'd prefer nothing echoed at all.
Quite possibly he was. I presumed he mean "have-not" in the sense of not having broadband (because of a lack of the appropriate infrastructure in Bumblefuck, Nowhere), not lacking money. But of course, in common usage, the second definition is the more common, but who knows, perhaps the GGP will weigh in with clarification.
I do believe that was the GP's point - but really - the ability to playback 1080p is more of a performance metric than an actual handy thing to have in a phone (unless, of course, you're plugging it into a TV)
I'm not sure I follow you - you've listed 3 largely unsuccessful products (relative to the Wii, at least) - did they have a particularly vociferous group of detractors? What's your point?
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you can use any GSM 3G phone on any GSM 3G network, provided the phone supports the frequencies for the country
Really, it's provided the phone supports the frequencies for the country *and* the provider's network. Case in point: an unlocked iPhone works great for making calls and using edge on T-Mobile's network, but (in the US, at least) 3G is impossible, as the iPhone does not support the frequency that T-Mobile uses for 3G.
You know who I really miss? T-Mobile. [...] they usually manage to have the same indoor coverage (in my experience anyway, YMMV) as Verizon or AT&T.
MMV (my mileage varies). Oddly enough, at my apartment here in Brooklyn, T-Mobile is in fact the only provider that actually provides usable signal everywhere in the apartment. I have AT&T, and inside the apartment I get 3 bars and frequently dropped calls, but out in the backyard, or on the front stoop I have no problems. Same is true for Verizon and Sprint. If I weren't so hooked on 3G network connectivity, I'd unlock my iPhone and switch to T-Mobile, but unfortunately T-Mobile's 3G network doesn't work on a frequency that the iPhone supports (in the US).
I should say, also, that (for me anyway) AT&T's 3G network works very well; I generally get good, consistent speeds even at 2 or 3 bars (which is bad signal for voice on AT&T, at that level, it drops calls like a greased up deaf guy).
I also heard about one exploding the Netherlands.
Wow, it's a bigger problem than I suspected. Did the Netherlands get a version of the iPhone powered by an onboard fission reactor?
That would be one bite. I think it would take more than that to get through a TB disk drive.
Astounding - an appropriate and accurate car analogy on Slashdot, for once.
Hats off to you, sir!
That varies with the value of "knows what they're doing". If "knows what they're doing" means "knows how to get warez" you're in much worse shape than Grandma ignorantly clicking on links.
Sounds like you might have a problem with a large portion of Canadians, then, A?
Sorry, couldn't resist...
Yes, but if you didn't go back in time to kill the creator of Perl - the actual goal of such an endeavor (the prevention of the creation of Perl), is unattainable.
read about them...here They appear to be the people who run the OpenGL standard; Apple, Intel, and several others are members.
they should REALLY look and see if the number of people who say "I don't need a radio I won't go there" might be outnumbered by the people who will end up saying "What the f is "The Shack"?"
They should really look and see if the marketing company, to whom they undoubtedly gave millions of dollars for this rebranding idea, is worth their salt. On the other hand - name changes aren't always bad - Verizon seems to be managing just fine.
And hopefully, the exemption from the DMCA given specifically to the process of unlocking phones will override this stupid attempt, as it is presently not possible to unlock an iPhone without jailbreaking it.
"every jailbreak technique roots the device" You are correct, every last jailbreak technique roots the device. All one of them. The only way to jailbreak an iPhone now is to drop it into DFU mode, connect it to a computer and patch the firmware on the device (that's very insecure) or to load a custom, already patched firmware onto the phone. Jailbreaking is not the "exploit a tiff vulnerability in the browser" process it once was, you need physical access to the phone to root it.
So that explains why Verizon phones are severely locked down - does GSM have a similar vulnerability?
If you are attempting to write a transcript - yes, absolutely, a laptop is the way to go. My notes tend not to resemble anything like a transcript, or an outline, or any of the other things that computers are so very good at. long notes, short notes, arrows and lines, clustered together in groups around the page. Laptops are very good at left to right, top to bottom; anything more complex, and it becomes much faster to use a pen and paper (especially if you are, in fact, actively participating in whatever it is you're taking notes about; laptop screens get in the way of face-to-face communication).
What about taking notes? I still find that pen, paper, and cursive is the best way for me to make notes in a meeting or class. Mind you, in that situation my cursive is intended for my viewing only, so as a means of communication, it's not great (my handwriting is terrible, but I can read it just fine).
Especially just thinking of the NES and SNES emulating possibilities.
I've got NES, SNES and Genesis emulators on my iPhone, and they all work rather well, in spite of the stripped down OS. It really is perfectly functional, and the Cydia APT repository is excellent.
your workplace just happens to be a long way away from your spouses
Utah is a big place, and if you don't keep all your spouses in one house, I could see that maybe this car isn't for you.
What phones had it before the iPhone? I'd never seen that behavior on palm and WM phones i've had in the past. Which I suppose leaves Sybian/Nokias, I've never owned one of those.
And that makes sense on a cell phone, which (regardless what type of keyboard it is (soft or hard)) has a higher error rate because of it's smaller size. The thing about a standard computer keyboard, though - I, personally, *know* when I've made a typo, whether I'm looking at the screen or not. When I type in a sudo or ssh password (no bullets, nothing is echoed) I generally know when I've made a typo, and automatically backspace a couple of times and correct it.
Have you ever entered the password for a Verizon FiOS ActionTec router - where it actually inserts extra bullets as you type the password so someone watching the screen can't guess the length. That's just silly, and I find it particularly disconcerting - I'd prefer nothing echoed at all.
Quite possibly he was. I presumed he mean "have-not" in the sense of not having broadband (because of a lack of the appropriate infrastructure in Bumblefuck, Nowhere), not lacking money. But of course, in common usage, the second definition is the more common, but who knows, perhaps the GGP will weigh in with clarification.
Done
Causality-Shmausality. I dropped a glass because I found it in pieces on the floor just this afternoon...
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You mean SLUTS? Sorry - couldn't help myself...
I do believe that was the GP's point - but really - the ability to playback 1080p is more of a performance metric than an actual handy thing to have in a phone (unless, of course, you're plugging it into a TV)
I'm not sure I follow you - you've listed 3 largely unsuccessful products (relative to the Wii, at least) - did they have a particularly vociferous group of detractors? What's your point?