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by greggh
Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: An Affordable $199 Tablet - And It's Not From Apple
Replies: 1
Views: 4256

Re: An Affordable $199 Tablet - And It's Not From Apple

I'd rather get 2/5 an iPad for the same price.
by greggh
Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Don't see a listing for tonight's 1/27 show on tllts.org
Replies: 2
Views: 4556

Re: Don't see a listing for tonight's 1/27 show on tllts.org

The listing is there now. But it wasn't there at the time I posted.
by greggh
Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:30 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Don't see a listing for tonight's 1/27 show on tllts.org
Replies: 2
Views: 4556

Don't see a listing for tonight's 1/27 show on tllts.org

I see Feb 3 and if I scroll up I see Jan 13, but today Jan 27 is missing for me.
by greggh
Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: 1964 Timesharing: A Solution to Computer Bottlenecks
Replies: 0
Views: 3534

1964 Timesharing: A Solution to Computer Bottlenecks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q07PhW5sCEk This vintage film from 1964 features MIT Science Reporter John Fitch at the MIT Computation Center in an extended interview with MIT professor of computer science Fernando J. Corbato. The film was co-produced by WGBH (Boston) and MIT. This was one of the fi...
by greggh
Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:22 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: The Google is a greedy phone pig
Replies: 1
Views: 3884

The Google is a greedy phone pig

WTF: Google Charging Nexus One ETF In ADDITION To Carrier ETF http://phandroid.com/2010/01/11/wtf-google-charging-nexus-one-etf-in-addition-to-carrier-etf/ Please note that the Equipment Recovery Fee is imposed by Google and not your chosen carrier and is in addition to any early termination fees th...
by greggh
Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:52 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Twitter is a Mac shop - API lead on Mac quality
Replies: 3
Views: 5353

Twitter is a Mac shop - API lead on Mac quality

Listening to this podcast on Sitepoint http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/12/04/podcast-39-web-futures-with-alex-payne/ Kevin: I’m a tech guy, what would you say is the technology mix at Twitter? I’m thinking not just the web languages you guys use, but I mean, are you all Mac people at Twitter? Al...
by greggh
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: The Google Phone will be $530 unlocked , $180 with T-Mobile
Replies: 6
Views: 7426

Re: The Google Phone will be $530 unlocked , $180 with T-Mobile

Can't disagree with you. It certainly does seem that way. Nokia can't seem to muster the commitment to really market its smartphones and maemo os. And now it's just about too late for them even if they got serious. Android is about to make this game over for them.
by greggh
Fri Jan 01, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: GSM crypto code cracked, engineer says
Replies: 3
Views: 5308

Re: GSM crypto code cracked, engineer says

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-10423219-245.html Q: Exactly how would someone use this technology to spy on mobile phone conversations? Nohl: You record a call and then decrypt it. Recording requires some advanced radio equipment, which can be as cheap as the $1,500 suggested retail price [Univer...
by greggh
Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:24 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: The Google Phone will be $530 unlocked , $180 with T-Mobile
Replies: 6
Views: 7426

The Google Phone will be $530 unlocked , $180 with T-Mobile

...according to Gizmodo's receipt of some leaked documents... http://gizmodo.com/5436673/leaked-nexus-one-documents-530-unlocked-180-with-t+mobile http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/12/nexus1page1wtmk.jpg That unlocked price is making the N900 look a bit better if Nokia can drop it down to...
by greggh
Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: GSM crypto code cracked, engineer says
Replies: 3
Views: 5308

GSM crypto code cracked, engineer says

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-104223 ... 7-1_3-0-20

Soon there will be easy to use tools with nice guis to download that will let everyone listen to everyone's cell phone conversations. Great fun!
by greggh
Mon Dec 28, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Stallman and de Icaza detained at Miami airport for fighting
Replies: 7
Views: 7295

Re: Stallman and de Icaza detained at Miami airport for fighting

It's bullshit. Yup, you're right. Today is the equivalent of April Fool's in Spain and other countries. http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massacre_of_the_Innocents&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dstallman%2Bicaza%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN%26tbo%3Dp%26...
by greggh
Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Stallman and de Icaza detained at Miami airport for fighting
Replies: 7
Views: 7295

Stallman and de Icaza detained at Miami airport for fighting

This might be a hoax, but according to ubunlog.com.ar http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F~r%2FUbunlog%2F~3%2F7JK_60M20hs%2F Google English translation: It appears, first via twitter and then confirmed by the media. Richard Stallman has been deta...
by greggh
Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Frappr map going away?
Replies: 4
Views: 5552

Re: Frappr map going away?

So, since Frappr is going away, has any thought been given to switching to FapMapper? The name sounds somewhat similar.

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/12/15/fa ... ation-app/

:lol:
by greggh
Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:59 am
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Mozilla to open - gasp! - Firefox add-on store
Replies: 0
Views: 3343

Mozilla to open - gasp! - Firefox add-on store

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/12/11/mozilla_add_on_marketplace/ Add-on-Con Mozilla has said it will "probably" open a marketplace for Firefox add-ons sometime next year. Add-ons product manager Justin Scott (reluctantly) announced the news this morning at an add-on-happy conference in Mozilla's ...
by greggh
Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Too early for Christmas/Geek jokes?
Replies: 1
Views: 9107

Too early for Christmas/Geek jokes?

Just came across this page. Some funny stuff. http://www.junauza.com/2008/12/christmas-jokes-for-linuxunix-geeks.html http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UqUwVPikChs/SU5Xm8uzS_I/AAAAAAAAH4Y/AQN6YXDCnfM/s400/geek2.jpg and... Santa Claus is Coming To Geek Town better !pout !cry better watchout lpr why santa cla...