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Norton/Symantec a Pig, Users Are Dumb
2007-10-18 14:20:00 Uh-Oh. that’s not gonna make me many friends . . . Hello again. I’ve been quiet for a while. Well, my old pal Fed Langa over at WindowsSecrets.com posted an article this week that has me juiced. Some background: One of the many things that adds up to “me”, professionally, is a decade or so in the press. I ... More About: Dumb , Symantec , Norton , Users
Apple Virus Found!
2007-09-10 15:32:00 Yes, it’s true. After many years of claiming that their products are impervious to viruses, Apple has egg all over its face. Or rather, is the egg all over its face. I’ve resisted commenting on the iPhone price drop debacle. Let’s get this out of the way: my opinion is that even in a market where prices ... More About: Virus
?It was Microsoft?s Fault?
2007-08-23 12:31:00 I love how often bad software companies blame their bad software problems on the biggest, baddest software factory of them all. OK, actually, I hate it. I make a living primarily by working with the mess that their software so often is, but I’m not a big Microsoft basher (hmmmm . . . maybe that’s why I’m ... More About: Fault
IBM Running Skype ?
2007-08-17 16:45:00 I remember back in the day when setting up a computer network was . . . well honestly, if was pretty difficult. Most networks used coaxial cables (we’re talking “the dawn of ethernet” timeframe), and rather than all the computers connecting through hubs or switches they ran in a big circle or along a straight ... More About: Running , Skype
Copyrights and Recipes
2007-08-16 20:53:00 from lifehacker.com 2/8/07 (http://lifehacker.com/software/recipes/f ind-restaurant-secrets-at-top-secret-reci pes-234768.php#viewcomments) there’s a fine-line distinction here. you’re correct about the p.r., but there’s a long history of companies suing over unauthorized dispersement of their trade secrets/recipes. mrs. fields is especialy fond of this tactic. that said, the internet has changed alot of things, so I see lawsuit as a down-the-road scenario. but these guys are ... More About: Recipes , Copyrights , Reci
Verizon Wireless ?Unlimited Access? Data Plan
2007-08-16 20:51:00 from consumerist.com 4/5/07 (http://consumerist.com/consumer/verizon/ verizon-unlimited-access-plan-is-extremel y-limited-249873.php#viewcomments) C’mon, guys . . . Yeah, the wording of their agreement gives the “the right” to terminate you at any time. But what tehy’re really trying to do is stop you from running a server using your PDA or wireless card as a pass-through. Kinda like your ISP limiting your bandwidth. I have this plan. ... More About: Wireless , Verizon , Data , Verizon Wireless , Access
Kids and Allowances
2007-08-16 20:50:00 from consumerist.com, 4/11/07 (http://lifehacker.com/software/personal- finance/money-tip–save-spend-and-gi ve-jars-251413.php#viewcomments) Years ago, I did the same thing with my kids, with the added “real-world-ism” of their allowances matching their ages, meaning that they each got a “raise” once a year. Seemed to work pretty well; they’re all great kids/people, and understand money pretty well. Goood Job! More About: Kids , Allowance , Allowances , Allo
?Federal Subscriber Line Charge?
2007-08-16 20:47:00 From consumerist.com 6/27/07: (http://consumerist.com/consumer/complain ts/what-is-the-federal-subscriber-line-ch arge-and-how-can-i-buck-it-272157.php#vie wcomments) OK, here’s the deal: There’s no way the employee can waive it. All the comments about how they can provide retention offers (”standard”, or otherwise) are 100% correct. But they cannot waive it. In fact, the CEO couldn’t waive it. The Board of Directors ciouldn’t waive it. Any of these people might WISH they could, ... More About: Charge , Line , Subscriber , Subs , Char
Local Number Portability When Your VoIP Provider Goes South
2007-08-16 20:45:00 From July 18 at consumerist.com: (http://consumerist.com/consumer/wlnp/wir eless-number-portability-how-to-keep-your -number-228521.php#viewcomments) Folks, a couple of thing to keep in mind: 1) SunRocket was not officially a phone company at all. Technically, this means they are not subject to LNP rules (in fact, check your customer agreement w/ them…it says clearly that they *may* allow you to take your number with you, but are ... More About: Voip , Local , South , Provider , Number portability
Welcome to the PC-VIP Blog !
2007-08-16 19:28:00 Hello. My name is Jeff Yablon, and I’m the President & CEO of PC-VIP. This blog is not likely to be quite what you expect. I’m a corporate executive. This blog is hosted on our corporate web site. And yet, we’re not really trying to promote anything here. Instead, you’ll find a collection of my musings on ... More About: Blog |
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