I just got the news that MetroPCS is pretty much allowing full consumer choice on access devices.
I'm so glad they're building out in my city, because Verizon, at&t and Sprint all pretty much suck because they still charge top dollar for net access on their networks.
Because that's all I want. With the net access I can do the things I need to do.
But from my experience in state government I can tell you that while the Fed may lead, the states are still lagging far behind. So are educational institutions.
I was recently on an interview with an educational entity and asked about plans for IPv6. They have no plans thus far.
That every TRS-80 Model 1 L216K machine figured out at some point that placing an AM radio near the machine and running certain commands made it possible to play music.
And then if you played with a bit of Z80 machine language, you could modulate the cassette port.
I've run into situations like that in #5. One of the things I always do when allowed to set policy is impress upon upper management that the policies in question apply to EVERYONE. That usually nips issues like that in #5 right in the bud.
For years companies like Comcast, Time Warner, et al have been collecting monthly fees for UNLIMITED internet access.
They could have beefed up their networks because let me explain, they knew what was coming yet they failed to plan for it.
Oh some did. Why else would Cox keep upping their net speeds? I note they're the one company that's been noticeably quiet about any kind of metered service.
And has Verizon tipped its hand yet? I know they're pushing hard to sell FiOS in many areas and metered would be death to that service.
When I worked for state government we were relocating the I.T. unit along with a few other units to a new building.
I evaluated Cisco, and HP products and settled on an HP4108 switch. It still works flawlessly.
I never understood the whole hybrid thing, or at least the way it's done in automobiles.
Simply replace the drive motor with an electric motor, add a battery bank, charging circuitry and a small 2 cylinder engine to run at optimal efficiency to charge the packs.
Trains have done that for years.
Considering that all the Acela trains between Boston and D.C. run on electricity this is good news in a way.
Now all we need is a trans-continental maglev train.
I'm happy this is finally happening. Why the hell should we educate them and then let them work for less money and displace others of us who deserve those positions.
Put it this way, I know Oracle loves the H1B program. When the courts in RI put everything under SCT Banner the entire implementation staff was from India and here on H1B visas.
The cameras are ALWAYS used as a revenue generator and not a safety enhancement tool. This is why I say they MUST be removed.
Here in Providence they put them in places where it just didn't make sense. And I noted that now they want speed cameras. When cities get financially desperate watch out because you're going to pay through the nose.
Was the property marked "No Trespassing"? I did't see any signs stating that it was.
I note they have a photo of the house on the tax assessor site. More than likely it's tied to a GIS database. How come they're not filing suit against the town.
They're just looking at deep pockets here. It's a predatory suit.
I'm talking about the genetic profile that makes a person a flaming asshole. I've run across a number of those during my life and I just need to find the explanation.
I love it particularly because my home city is floating the trial balloon of speed cameras. I think I might be up for a little citizen vigilantism when it comes to those cameras.
Would they please get the add-on's rocking for FF3? I'm still using 2.0.0.13 right now because I use a ton of add-on's that aren't available for FF3 yet.
I have steered many people away from Vista simply because of system requirements. I also make it a policy of my business to recommend open source as opposed to Microsoft products.
As has been said before to vanquish an enemy one must truly know the enemy. This is a point that the U.S. government fails to understand time after time.
Anyhow we're learning more and more about the various cancers out there, and it seems that many have common features that will enable us to knock them out. I see a brighter future for mankind coming, but the transitional period will be a struggle. It is interesting to be alive during this transition.
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I've had business issued laptops, cell phones, etc. but never ever lost one.
I just got the news that MetroPCS is pretty much allowing full consumer choice on access devices.
I'm so glad they're building out in my city, because Verizon, at&t and Sprint all pretty much suck because they still charge top dollar for net access on their networks.
Because that's all I want. With the net access I can do the things I need to do.
But from my experience in state government I can tell you that while the Fed may lead, the states are still lagging far behind. So are educational institutions. I was recently on an interview with an educational entity and asked about plans for IPv6. They have no plans thus far.
That every TRS-80 Model 1 L216K machine figured out at some point that placing an AM radio near the machine and running certain commands made it possible to play music.
And then if you played with a bit of Z80 machine language, you could modulate the cassette port.
How I loved that machine.
I should have submitted the datacenter I was responsible for moving.
It went from two locations (One a closet, the other an ill suited room) to a brand new datacenter with redundant power, cooling, etc.
Only moved 45 servers but still, on-time and on-budget. The planning process is what kept it sane.
I've run into situations like that in #5. One of the things I always do when allowed to set policy is impress upon upper management that the policies in question apply to EVERYONE. That usually nips issues like that in #5 right in the bud.
For years companies like Comcast, Time Warner, et al have been collecting monthly fees for UNLIMITED internet access.
They could have beefed up their networks because let me explain, they knew what was coming yet they failed to plan for it.
Oh some did. Why else would Cox keep upping their net speeds? I note they're the one company that's been noticeably quiet about any kind of metered service.
And has Verizon tipped its hand yet? I know they're pushing hard to sell FiOS in many areas and metered would be death to that service.
When I worked for state government we were relocating the I.T. unit along with a few other units to a new building. I evaluated Cisco, and HP products and settled on an HP4108 switch. It still works flawlessly.
I never understood the whole hybrid thing, or at least the way it's done in automobiles. Simply replace the drive motor with an electric motor, add a battery bank, charging circuitry and a small 2 cylinder engine to run at optimal efficiency to charge the packs. Trains have done that for years.
Considering that all the Acela trains between Boston and D.C. run on electricity this is good news in a way. Now all we need is a trans-continental maglev train.
I'm happy this is finally happening. Why the hell should we educate them and then let them work for less money and displace others of us who deserve those positions. Put it this way, I know Oracle loves the H1B program. When the courts in RI put everything under SCT Banner the entire implementation staff was from India and here on H1B visas.
Probably none of the seven dirty words of George Carlin fame. No porn sites either. But it'd be worthwhile.
I thought that only the fed could levy taxes on interstate commerce.
Rhode Island gets around it by having what they call a Use Tax. Ask me if I've ever paid it. I haven't. I don't think anyone ever has.
You were crossing the street before you had the right of way. You admit it right there in your second sentence, right after you call bovine effluent.
Would a camera capturing the incident make you any less maimed or killed?
The cameras are ALWAYS used as a revenue generator and not a safety enhancement tool. This is why I say they MUST be removed.
Here in Providence they put them in places where it just didn't make sense. And I noted that now they want speed cameras. When cities get financially desperate watch out because you're going to pay through the nose.
Like you can't just download the game and run it from there.
Was the property marked "No Trespassing"? I did't see any signs stating that it was.
I note they have a photo of the house on the tax assessor site. More than likely it's tied to a GIS database. How come they're not filing suit against the town.
They're just looking at deep pockets here. It's a predatory suit.
I'd like that you for the precise explanation. It will be of inestimable value in my quest to rid the world of assholes.
I'm talking about the genetic profile that makes a person a flaming asshole. I've run across a number of those during my life and I just need to find the explanation.
Just change one's MAC address and you get a new IP address. And NIC's made for the past 10 years or so have allowed you to muck with the MAC address.
When I did the college thing in the 90's the instructors would put all their notes slides in public folders to do with what you please.
Now the damned profit motive has moved into the classroom.
I love it particularly because my home city is floating the trial balloon of speed cameras. I think I might be up for a little citizen vigilantism when it comes to those cameras.
But the cell distribution idea is great.
Would they please get the add-on's rocking for FF3? I'm still using 2.0.0.13 right now because I use a ton of add-on's that aren't available for FF3 yet.
I have steered many people away from Vista simply because of system requirements. I also make it a policy of my business to recommend open source as opposed to Microsoft products.
As has been said before to vanquish an enemy one must truly know the enemy. This is a point that the U.S. government fails to understand time after time.
Anyhow we're learning more and more about the various cancers out there, and it seems that many have common features that will enable us to knock them out. I see a brighter future for mankind coming, but the transitional period will be a struggle. It is interesting to be alive during this transition.