I love this phone. Other than having to charge it twice a day the data speed is twice as fast as my home cable connection. I haven't touched my actual computer since getting all my data onto the phone. I've played with the Thunderbolt before and I must admit it feels sluggish against the Bionic. My suggestion would be to wait for the Samsung Nexus Prime to ship first. They're virtually equivalent but the Prime will have a better screen and processor.
I use a laptop I bought in 2005 (A Compaq Presario 4025US if anyone cares) as my everyday computer. It's got Ubuntu 11.04 on it now and had Arch Linux two weeks ago. Because I didn't feel like hunting down drivers for the ATi 200M video card I cannot use Gnome 3 with gnome-shell. Other than that, it works great.
I've used Chrome since version 5 on Ubuntu (and now Arch) and I haven't had a single issue with it. Firefox liked to randomly crash on me as I loaded large images when using Ubuntu, but on Arch they both work just fine.
Personally I prefer Java + Swing. Add Java2D and you have everything you need. If you want it to look native, there's a way to do that. It will run everywhere Java is available and since you say this is a personal application you don't need to worry about end-user problems. Plus, if you ever want to get it to work on Android or Blackberry phones then you'll already have a head start.
I'd also recommend using SpringLayout, it's the simplest way to get things looking right.
You're fully capable or refusing this update, but the consequence will be that you will no longer be able to play the multiplayer side of games and possibly even use the Playstation store. However, if you agree to this update then you agree to their new EULA, and that comes with all the these fun new terms. The best part, since you have to upgrade linearly (you can't upgrade from 3.10 to 3.20 without also upgrading to 3.15) you have to agree to each and every EULA change.
I use Chrome on both Windows and Ubuntu 9.10 and I haven't had a single problem on either. I use a 5 year old laptop as my everyday computer and FF loads so slow it drives me mad; Opera isn't much better. Chrome loads so fast it feels instantaneous. Once I installed the flash plugin from adobe for FF, it was available for Chrome as well. I'm not much of an extensions guy, but everything that is in a default Windows install is there in Ubuntu as well so that works fine for me.
As for integrating with KDE, why not just use Konqueror? Both are Webkit/KHTL browsers.....the only thing you're going to get from Chrome that you won't from Konqueror is a gtk based Webkit browser as opposed to a KDElib based one. I'm sure there are some other differences between WebKit and KHTML but it really just comes down to the UI
Chrome for Gnome/gtk based gui and Konqueror for KDE makes enough sense.
I have the Storm as well as the SIM card. In the US GSM/SIM is automatically useless because if the storm can find a CDMA signal it's going for that type first, so Verizon then Sprint. If you want to leave the country and use the GSM portion, you have to call customer service and switch to the World Roaming+Data plan(http://b2b.vzw.com/international/GlobalAccess/plans_coverage.html).
As for GP, getting it to work with AT&T is just awesome.
Oh, and no UMTS, just GSM (and I'm not sure, but it might support EDGE/GPRS)
Still, I like the phone and despite being raped in the ass every month by my bill I still like Verizon as the best carrier....I do miss the old AT&T though.
I've used both as my primary desktop (each for a few months) and if you want to try something new, go with FreeBSD. OpenSolaris felt like GNU/Solaris, which it mostly is, with a few Sun coded things (I think it was libc and a few more of the libraries). FreeBSD was all about fine control: I found myself wanting to recompile the kernel and playing with rc scripts and asking my OpenBSD-using friend so many questions he demanded I switch to Linux:-D
Plus, when you've spent a whole night figuring out why KDE won't compile correctly on FreeBSD....it feels good, like you've accomplished something.
Neither of us understand why they have a bad reputation.
Have you had to call customer service yet? I was once put on hold for 2 hours and 5 minutes. I was using my phone (Sanyo 8830) and my battery died before I got to a rep. I'm sure the Verizon customer rep earlier in these posts can tell you, but vzw has a rule where the customer should be on hold for no more than 2 minutes. Plus it didn't hurt that I knew a kind-of "back door" number that bypassed the stupid menu system altogether.
As for reception, I can't fault Sprint any more than Verizon. In only one place have I not had reception with Sprint that I had with Verizon (sadly, that's my own home).
I work for a Verizon Wireless authorized agent and have a Broadband Access card from them which costs me 60/mo to have the service. I also have Time Warner cable at home that has a router connected to it. I've found that the Broadband Access card is great in that it works virtually anywhere I get VZW cellphone coverage, but it doesn't work well enough to replace DSL or Cable.
I use the VZW card at work and I like the speed, but there's too much latency issues with the service that doesn't make it ideal for constant data transmission. For instance, I play WoW (Which is against the terms of service, along with watching Youtube videos or any other streaming media) and the latency report usually rests between 800 and 1600ms. Also, I tried to download a Fedora 8 DVD once, Opera was telling me it was going to take 13 hours. Reception wasn't an issue...the tower was literally across the street from where I was.
The other great thing about home DSL/Cable is that you can connect a router to the service and have up to 255 computers connected and sharing good speed. With the Mobile data cards you'll have to buy an expensive router (Last I checked it was above $300 US) which aren't easy to find, and then you'll be splitting the problems I mentioned above. The data cards are not a good multiple user device. That means you'll be spending around 120$ US a month for two of them.
One of the caveats about these mobile cards is that, even though they say they're unlimited, the phone company will observe your useage and if they deem you're "abusing" their service will throttle your bandwidth or terminate your service. It's in your Customer Agreement with them, so make sure you know what you're getting into.
My point is, if you need internet access wherever you get wireless, then the broadband cards are great. If you're in your home, then get DSL/Cable because it's going to be less expensive and provide better service.
Yup, I'm in. I'm from Mass and am registered as a Libertarian. Just wish like 2 million more people in Massachusetts were also voting libertarian, oh well. Oh well, in time hopefully:-)
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I love this phone. Other than having to charge it twice a day the data speed is twice as fast as my home cable connection. I haven't touched my actual computer since getting all my data onto the phone. I've played with the Thunderbolt before and I must admit it feels sluggish against the Bionic. My suggestion would be to wait for the Samsung Nexus Prime to ship first. They're virtually equivalent but the Prime will have a better screen and processor.
I just switched from a Blackberry to the Motorola Bionic on Sunday. I feel lucky now.
I use a laptop I bought in 2005 (A Compaq Presario 4025US if anyone cares) as my everyday computer. It's got Ubuntu 11.04 on it now and had Arch Linux two weeks ago. Because I didn't feel like hunting down drivers for the ATi 200M video card I cannot use Gnome 3 with gnome-shell. Other than that, it works great.
I've used Chrome since version 5 on Ubuntu (and now Arch) and I haven't had a single issue with it. Firefox liked to randomly crash on me as I loaded large images when using Ubuntu, but on Arch they both work just fine.
I can image them doing that, even after Apple stopped selling their server systems and told everyone to use their mac minis in the meantime.....
The day is 50 minutes old for me and that is by far the coolest thing I'll read all day.
With everyone saying that they're moving from Solaris to Linux/whatever, who are the companies keeping (or even thinking about moving to) Oracle/Sun?
How about copulating chickens, a la Flesh Gordon 2? I wouldn't suggest doing a google search for that after this story....
Personally I prefer Java + Swing. Add Java2D and you have everything you need. If you want it to look native, there's a way to do that. It will run everywhere Java is available and since you say this is a personal application you don't need to worry about end-user problems. Plus, if you ever want to get it to work on Android or Blackberry phones then you'll already have a head start.
I'd also recommend using SpringLayout, it's the simplest way to get things looking right.
You're fully capable or refusing this update, but the consequence will be that you will no longer be able to play the multiplayer side of games and possibly even use the Playstation store. However, if you agree to this update then you agree to their new EULA, and that comes with all the these fun new terms. The best part, since you have to upgrade linearly (you can't upgrade from 3.10 to 3.20 without also upgrading to 3.15) you have to agree to each and every EULA change.
Don't blame us, blame Google. It goes to show how googling "NEDHead's girlfriend" and hitting the I'm Feeling Lucky button is really that good.
So I was bored and searched "NEDHead's girlfriend" with the I'm Feeling Lucky button....I got http://www.ndnation.com/misc/ultimate_br_thread.html
I can only assume by this:
1) Nedhead does not have a girlfriend
2) Every joke I see on the internet has or will be on Bash.org
3) ???
4) Profit?
I would much prefer a 3rd episode of No One Lives Forever! This game was really fun and addictive.
YES!
GMail items still shows up on my Blackberry, and that's all I care about. If I need to write a long email then I'll log onto the computer.
I don't notice the speed difference at all.
I use Chrome on both Windows and Ubuntu 9.10 and I haven't had a single problem on either. I use a 5 year old laptop as my everyday computer and FF loads so slow it drives me mad; Opera isn't much better. Chrome loads so fast it feels instantaneous. Once I installed the flash plugin from adobe for FF, it was available for Chrome as well. I'm not much of an extensions guy, but everything that is in a default Windows install is there in Ubuntu as well so that works fine for me.
As for integrating with KDE, why not just use Konqueror? Both are Webkit/KHTL browsers.....the only thing you're going to get from Chrome that you won't from Konqueror is a gtk based Webkit browser as opposed to a KDElib based one. I'm sure there are some other differences between WebKit and KHTML but it really just comes down to the UI
Chrome for Gnome/gtk based gui and Konqueror for KDE makes enough sense.
The lack of RSS is just stupid.
I have the Storm as well as the SIM card. In the US GSM/SIM is automatically useless because if the storm can find a CDMA signal it's going for that type first, so Verizon then Sprint. If you want to leave the country and use the GSM portion, you have to call customer service and switch to the World Roaming+Data plan(http://b2b.vzw.com/international/GlobalAccess/plans_coverage.html). As for GP, getting it to work with AT&T is just awesome. Oh, and no UMTS, just GSM (and I'm not sure, but it might support EDGE/GPRS) Still, I like the phone and despite being raped in the ass every month by my bill I still like Verizon as the best carrier....I do miss the old AT&T though.
I'm using Hurd with the Plan 9 system stack at the moment, got time to answer a few questions for me?
I've used both as my primary desktop (each for a few months) and if you want to try something new, go with FreeBSD. OpenSolaris felt like GNU/Solaris, which it mostly is, with a few Sun coded things (I think it was libc and a few more of the libraries). FreeBSD was all about fine control: I found myself wanting to recompile the kernel and playing with rc scripts and asking my OpenBSD-using friend so many questions he demanded I switch to Linux:-D
Plus, when you've spent a whole night figuring out why KDE won't compile correctly on FreeBSD....it feels good, like you've accomplished something.
Neither of us understand why they have a bad reputation.
Have you had to call customer service yet? I was once put on hold for 2 hours and 5 minutes. I was using my phone (Sanyo 8830) and my battery died before I got to a rep. I'm sure the Verizon customer rep earlier in these posts can tell you, but vzw has a rule where the customer should be on hold for no more than 2 minutes. Plus it didn't hurt that I knew a kind-of "back door" number that bypassed the stupid menu system altogether. As for reception, I can't fault Sprint any more than Verizon. In only one place have I not had reception with Sprint that I had with Verizon (sadly, that's my own home).
Is LTE the "4G" wankery that the Sprint Commercials around here are flogging?
No, Sprint is using WiMax instead for their 4g: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WiMax and they're going to regret it.
Will this be the first card to run Windows Aero at a decent speed?
http://www.google.com/search2001/search?hl=en&q=Paris+Hilton&btnG=Google+Search The good old days!
No fortune app. Bummer
I work for a Verizon Wireless authorized agent and have a Broadband Access card from them which costs me 60/mo to have the service. I also have Time Warner cable at home that has a router connected to it. I've found that the Broadband Access card is great in that it works virtually anywhere I get VZW cellphone coverage, but it doesn't work well enough to replace DSL or Cable.
I use the VZW card at work and I like the speed, but there's too much latency issues with the service that doesn't make it ideal for constant data transmission. For instance, I play WoW (Which is against the terms of service, along with watching Youtube videos or any other streaming media) and the latency report usually rests between 800 and 1600ms. Also, I tried to download a Fedora 8 DVD once, Opera was telling me it was going to take 13 hours. Reception wasn't an issue...the tower was literally across the street from where I was.
The other great thing about home DSL/Cable is that you can connect a router to the service and have up to 255 computers connected and sharing good speed. With the Mobile data cards you'll have to buy an expensive router (Last I checked it was above $300 US) which aren't easy to find, and then you'll be splitting the problems I mentioned above. The data cards are not a good multiple user device. That means you'll be spending around 120$ US a month for two of them.
One of the caveats about these mobile cards is that, even though they say they're unlimited, the phone company will observe your useage and if they deem you're "abusing" their service will throttle your bandwidth or terminate your service. It's in your Customer Agreement with them, so make sure you know what you're getting into.
My point is, if you need internet access wherever you get wireless, then the broadband cards are great. If you're in your home, then get DSL/Cable because it's going to be less expensive and provide better service.
Yup, I'm in. I'm from Mass and am registered as a Libertarian. Just wish like 2 million more people in Massachusetts were also voting libertarian, oh well. Oh well, in time hopefully :-)