Re: openmoko story on slashdot
I submitted one before too, and it didn't make it either... when I see a story about the iPhone I at least make a comment about OpenMoko. andy selby wrote: I submitted a story to slashdot.org about the openmoko project but it got voted down ( no shortage of storys about the iPhone though) so could any slashdot members who want to see a story about openmoko.org on slashdot head to this link and vote it up, http://slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=viewid=208373 or alternativly you could submit your own story. Theres still a lot of PR work to do, no members of my local LUG (4 people) knew about openmoko and the neo 1973. ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Re: Itch3: Anti-lost/theft protection
Once the phone goes into Stolen Mode the Bluetooth radio could be turned on continuously. You don't need to use another phone to detect Bluetooth, many laptops (most Macs) have built-in BT and if they don't you can get a dongle. -Aaron On Feb 28, 2007, at 7:08 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] napisał(a): Locking the phone and receiving GPS position is great but how do you find your Neo in a crowd when the thief as it in is pocket. I would add 2 more options to the list. It was solved a few answers ago via bluetooth. How will you detect the bluetooth stolen name if you don't have a phone anymore ?. Not all phones have bluetooth and not everybody uses it. Bluetooth enable phones don't look for devices indefinitely and bluetooth is not always on and being on all the time is considered a security hole. So i wonder how someone loosing or getting is Neo stolen can retrieve it via bluetooth without having to get a bluetooth phone or enabled device capable of reading the tag. The idea is great and should be kept but how don't see myself running to the closest cellphone dealer to get a 50$ bluetooth enable cellphone to pinpoint my 400$ Neo. Sounds illogical to me ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Re: Itch3: Anti-lost/theft protection
This seems like it would encourage the thief to destroy the phone, remember, he/she stole it it isn't worth much to them. Now if the audible message were something like, I'M LOST, HELP ME FIND MY OWNER the the thief might be guilted into giving the phone back and might not be as likely to smash the thing under their heal. An option would be to have the owner record what ever message they want. On Feb 28, 2007, at 6:22 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This way not only will the thief will be surprised it would obviously alarm everyone around him and the only way to turn the msg off would be to remove the battery. Either way the thief would stand out from the crowd and be more easy to spot. *Better yet why not modify the phone to incorporate a small watch battery under a screwed cover to keep the Stolen Mode active even if the thief manages to pry open the back panel and remove the primary battery. ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Re: t-mobile bans user's own apps
I have T-mobile and an SDA. They are not banning applications from their network, they just aren't letting the cheapest account use them. I pay for the 29/month data plan and my 3rd party apps work just fine. (Google maps and my funambol mail sync application) This is over hyped sensationalzed crap. If you want data service you have to pay for it. -Aaron On Feb 27, 2007, at 11:48 AM, Dean Collins wrote: Yep saw that in Slashdot, bit of confusion are they cracking down on existing data levels for cheaper data offerings (something called TZones or similar) or if totally banning. Point is, vote with your feet and go to cingular or someone else. Regards, Dean Collins Cognation Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] +1-212-203-4357 Ph +1-917-207-3420 Mb +61-2-9016-5642 (Sydney in-dial). -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:community- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolfgang S. Rupprecht Sent: Tuesday, 27 February 2007 2:26 PM To: community@lists.openmoko.org Subject: t-mobile bans user's own apps It appears that T-Mobile has just started banning third-party applications from running on phones they provide cellular service to. Grumble. Before this they seemed to have the best GSM deal in this part of the world (San Francisco Bay Area, USA). http://www.gearlog.com/2007/01/tmobile_disses_opera_says_get.php This means T-Mobile feature phone users are prohibited from surfing the Web with Opera Mini, checking maps on Google Local for Mobile, listening to podcasts with Mobilcast, and using any other form of software not pre-approved by T-Mobile. I wonder how they'll react to an open phone where code like this comes as a factory option. -wolfgang -- Wolfgang S. Rupprechthttp://www.wsrcc.com/wolfgang/ ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
