Ha! I'm guessing you're saying that you're on Android - what OS version, and what version of Chrome? Thanks! We test against the latest versions of Chrome (from the Store, not default packaged browser). What exactly are you seeing?
We really recommend you download the Chrome browser or the latest FF (as recommended below). Some of the default Android browsers are horribly out-of-date.
Thanks for the feedback - we found an issue with localStorage not playing well across our subdomains (tech.slashdot.org, apache...,etc). We're pushing a fix that should clear this up.
And thanks for the tip with store.js:)
The mobile site isn't compatible with Opera Mini, as the upstream server munges our JS. We really recommend you use the Chrome browser straight from Google.
Hey there. The mobile flow is designed so that anything you interact with that requires sign in - will return you back to you where you started. Are you seeing an area where you're performing a signed-in action, and after you sign in, you're not being returned to the starting point?
This is good feedback, thanks. It's not that the site won't work (it is standards-compliant), it's that we have a finite amount of devices to test with, and those are on the 'supported' list. Once we go live, I'll remove this screen.
This will be cleaned up in the V1 version. Right now, the mobile sites are siloed from the full site (m.slashdot.org, mbeta.slashdot.org).
In the future, if you're coming from a mobile device, we'll show you the mobile version. BUT you'll always be able to switch to the full site if you prefer.
One of the upcoming features is being able to set your comment browsing level. The comment slider doesn't work too well for mobile so it needs some thought.
What was it about the roundabouts that caused traffic to not flow as well compared to the new traffic junctions? I've only heard success stories (aside from people learning how to use them.)
Yeah, I'd say the real story here is that Amazon decided to enter the alcohol sales business (starting with wine). This is big because of the byzantine laws around each state regarding alcohol, not to mention the three tier system in place (producer, distributors, retailers). Other big companies haven't touched this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-tier_(alcohol_distribution)
Amazon has tried three times now to do this, each time has met resistance from lobbyists, or have failed to get the shipping infrastructure in place (they aren't using their own system). Here is more information here: http://seekingalpha.com/article/904821-in-vino-veritas-third-time-not-the-charm-for-amazon
Wineries want this in place because they currently have to hire someone to figure out all the shipping compliance rules for them. Then they have to setup an ecommerce site, process the orders.....and do all the shipping. This sounds common to a tech audience but most small wineries aren't setup for this.
So good job to the people who didn't blow an extra $100 Million.
Actually, it looks like San Jose State University 'seceded' and decided to award Cisco $28 million. There is a followup here: http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/ciscogate
To add a little background: I worked in networking for one of the CSU campuses for about 4 years, and worked under Michel Davidoff, the man from the article that ran the vendor bakeoff. The process of choosing equipment vendors has always been extremely transparent, and Michel's approach to the vendors has always been "Okay, these are your taxpayer dollars, show us how you can keep prices low to help your childs education". Training, and support costs were always built into these models, and Cisco actually was the equipment vendor for at least 5+ years.
I am *very* surprised that SJSU has gone against the fiscally-sound approach that the Chancellor's office has chosen. I haven't been in the CSU system for years, but isn't this skipping some sort of legal RFP process?
Some background: For at least 5+ years, the entire core network for the CSU has been Cisco equipment. With such a high bid, I'd agree that Cisco is saying they no longer want to continue the relationship. (I used to work in networking for one of the state universities)
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That sounds like a great number! Why wouldn't we rally behind this?
Ha! I'm guessing you're saying that you're on Android - what OS version, and what version of Chrome? Thanks! We test against the latest versions of Chrome (from the Store, not default packaged browser). What exactly are you seeing?
Hey Desler, we've been testing with the latest FF builds, what kind of issues are you seeing?
We really recommend you download the Chrome browser or the latest FF (as recommended below). Some of the default Android browsers are horribly out-of-date.
Thanks for the feedback - we found an issue with localStorage not playing well across our subdomains (tech.slashdot.org, apache...,etc). We're pushing a fix that should clear this up. And thanks for the tip with store.js :)
What version of iOS are you running?
And thats why you always Preview your comment! HTML munger ate my comment: Good call about 'noscript', we're working on it.
Good call about , we're working on it.
Hey Mr. AC, we are working on making sure you go straight to the article, it bugs us too. Thanks for your patience.
This is something we're working on. Soon you will be able to open the newsletter links from your device and be taken to the mobile site.
We found the bug with persistent popups and we're working on a fix right now. Thanks for the feedback!
Deep linking/routing is coming soon. We're working out out the edge cases right now.
The mobile site isn't compatible with Opera Mini, as the upstream server munges our JS. We really recommend you use the Chrome browser straight from Google.
We're using HTML5 local storage to save your preference for this popup - do you have that turned off?
Hey there, you should only see the popup once, and we store a local reminder to save this preference. Do you have local storage or cookies disabled?
Well, the Chilean Sea Bass was originally called the Patagonian Toothfish, and Mahi was originally called Dolphinfish.
I think they'll work something out.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patagonian_toothfish
Hey there. The mobile flow is designed so that anything you interact with that requires sign in - will return you back to you where you started. Are you seeing an area where you're performing a signed-in action, and after you sign in, you're not being returned to the starting point?
This is good feedback, thanks. It's not that the site won't work (it is standards-compliant), it's that we have a finite amount of devices to test with, and those are on the 'supported' list. Once we go live, I'll remove this screen.
This will be cleaned up in the V1 version. Right now, the mobile sites are siloed from the full site (m.slashdot.org, mbeta.slashdot.org).
In the future, if you're coming from a mobile device, we'll show you the mobile version. BUT you'll always be able to switch to the full site if you prefer.
One of the upcoming features is being able to set your comment browsing level. The comment slider doesn't work too well for mobile so it needs some thought.
Keep at it! :)
Interesting, thanks
What was it about the roundabouts that caused traffic to not flow as well compared to the new traffic junctions? I've only heard success stories (aside from people learning how to use them.)
Yeah, I'd say the real story here is that Amazon decided to enter the alcohol sales business (starting with wine). This is big because of the byzantine laws around each state regarding alcohol, not to mention the three tier system in place (producer, distributors, retailers). Other big companies haven't touched this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-tier_(alcohol_distribution)
Amazon has tried three times now to do this, each time has met resistance from lobbyists, or have failed to get the shipping infrastructure in place (they aren't using their own system). Here is more information here: http://seekingalpha.com/article/904821-in-vino-veritas-third-time-not-the-charm-for-amazon
Wineries want this in place because they currently have to hire someone to figure out all the shipping compliance rules for them. Then they have to setup an ecommerce site, process the orders.....and do all the shipping. This sounds common to a tech audience but most small wineries aren't setup for this.
So good job to the people who didn't blow an extra $100 Million.
Actually, it looks like San Jose State University 'seceded' and decided to award Cisco $28 million. There is a followup here: http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/ciscogate To add a little background: I worked in networking for one of the CSU campuses for about 4 years, and worked under Michel Davidoff, the man from the article that ran the vendor bakeoff. The process of choosing equipment vendors has always been extremely transparent, and Michel's approach to the vendors has always been "Okay, these are your taxpayer dollars, show us how you can keep prices low to help your childs education". Training, and support costs were always built into these models, and Cisco actually was the equipment vendor for at least 5+ years. I am *very* surprised that SJSU has gone against the fiscally-sound approach that the Chancellor's office has chosen. I haven't been in the CSU system for years, but isn't this skipping some sort of legal RFP process?
Some background: For at least 5+ years, the entire core network for the CSU has been Cisco equipment. With such a high bid, I'd agree that Cisco is saying they no longer want to continue the relationship. (I used to work in networking for one of the state universities)