Category: Technology

Cablevision revs up its broadband | CNET News.com

Posted on by luken7

All that unused bandwidth in cable….
Cablevision is upping their speed, which now tops out at 50Mbs down and 5MBs up. So what’s the story? Competition from Verizon with their FIOS service.

So why are we in the Triangle stuck at 5MBs with Time Warner Cable. Because for some reason, the FCC thinks that because there’s a cable company and a phone company located in the same region or state, that there’s competition…funny.

Today, I can’t call another cable company for different services or rates. If I want cable, I MUST call Time Warner and submit to whatever they have. Our only hope of getting better service from our cable company is to hope that Bellsouth will step up and do something with their offerings, but that’s a pipe dream….
Cablevision revs up its broadband | CNET News.com

The Empire Strikes Back: Part Deux

Posted on by luken7

10 Years ago, microsoft sounded the marching orders and got on the Internet bandwagon. Today, they’re shifting again, recognizing it’s beneficial to their survival and market dominance. It seems that .Net is out and Services is in.

Both execs [Gates and Ray Ozzite, the CTO] argue for a revamped Microsoft that taps advertising to fund software development, delivers software online, and lets customers trial-run software before buying. All of this should “just work,” writes Ozzie.

And to put more salt on the would and explain where services is going: “Microsoft is a latecomer to its latest cause. The pioneer of advertising-based software delivery, Google (nasdaq: GOOG – news – people ), has sales of $4.5 billion. Marc Benioff founded business software-as-service firm Salesforce.com (nyse: CRM – news – people ), in 1999. Salesforce is up to $237 million in sales. Both have richer values on Wall Street. Google trades at 44 times next year’s earnings, Salesforce at 85 (Microsoft trades at 17).”
Full article here: Out: .Net, In: Web Services – Forbes.com

"Most people don't know what a rootkit is, so why should they care about it"

Posted on by luken7

What an official statement from Sony. In case you haven’t been following this story, Sony has been installing hidden software on users’ computers that have purchased their music CD’s that have DRM (digital rights management) on them, to prevent copying. To make it worse, if you’re a computer expert and find the well hidden code, you can’t remove it without damaging you OS installation. Adn their response??
Sony’s Second ‘Rootkit’ DRM Patch Doesn’t Hush Critics
“Most people don’t know what a rootkit is, so why should they care about it,” Thomas Hesse, president of Sony BMG’s global digital business, said in an interview with National Public Radio on Friday.

And why is Sony being of such little help in removing this, and still continuing with their underhanded tactics. Because Sony knows what most corporations know. The consumer is not that bright, has a very small memory span, is the herd, and will continue to purchase from them after a week or two of flashy advertising. Essentially, consumers are the “battery” from the film, The Matrix.

Google Local for mobile

Posted on by luken7

Pretty soon, we’ll be asking how did we live without Google Apps???
Google Local for mobile
Combining directions, maps, and satellite imagery, Google Local for mobile is a free download that lets you find local hangouts and businesses across town or across the country — right from your phone.

Leading Computer Manufacturers Set the Record Straight on Blu-ray Disc Association's Superior High Definition Format

Posted on by luken7

Microsoft’s at it again…..so I’m supporting the Blueray format

Here’s the facts about Blueray, contrary to what M$ is spinning ..

SOURCE Blu-ray Disc Association
Leading Computer Manufacturers Set the Record Straight on Blu-ray Disc Association’s Superior High Definition Format

NewsForge | Is Microsoft capable of honesty?

Posted on by luken7

Interesting article about the spinmeisters at Microsoft. I think I’m understanding their business model fully now.
1. create a sub-par product
2. lie about it’s features to the press
3. strong-arm anyone who finds the truth with lawsuit threats
NewsForge | Is Microsoft capable of honesty?