[CGUYS] FYI: News Alert: Court Rules Against F.C.C. in 'Net Neutrality' Case
NYTimes.com News Alert wrote: Breaking News Alert The New York Times Tue, April 06, 2010 -- 11:23 AM ET - Court Rules Against F.C.C. in 'Net Neutrality' Case A federal appeals court has ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacks the authority to require broadband providers to give equal treatment to all Internet traffic flowing over their networks. Tuesday's ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia is a big victory for the Comcast Corporation, the nation's largest cable company. It had challenged the F.C.C.'s authority to impose so called net neutrality obligations. Read More: http://www.nytimes.com?emc=na * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] ipad/iphone/ipod touch and the lack of multitasking explained
Nice article, but I don't entirely buy it. First, just because the iPad has plenty of processing power and battery capacity and Apple may add more multitasking in a future OS release, this doesn't make a straw man out of Apple's argument that third party multitasking is a hamper to stability and a drain on the battery. An app that repeatedly crashes and restarts is obviously unstable and will certainly drain the battery faster, for example. Also, the OS was initially designed for iPhones, which do have some battery issues, and while the iPad does have a honking big battery, you still want it to last as long as possible(especially since it is going to be compared to the Kindle and Nook). The fact that iP* devices have limited RAM and no swap is also true and another good reason for the limited multitasking, but its misleading to suggest that they don't have swap because they don't have hard drives. For example, there are plenty of implementations of linux on a flash drive which plainly use a portion of the flash drive for swap space. And you can easily find guides for enabling virtual memory on jailbroken iphones. The Bundles method of implementing multitasking on Android sounds exactly like the way most iPhone OS apps already work, with the exception that Apple doesn't yet let non-Apple apps run in the background. In the Android OS, apps that were the least recently used get killed, so they then aren't really multitasking most of the time either. Like on the iPhone, when they are wanted again, they reopen to their previously saved state. It's not going out on a limb to suggest that when Apple updates the iPhone OS to accommodate multitasking (or to strengthen the appearance of multitasking), it's will be some elaboration of this scheme, and apps will have to meet some pretty stringent requirements before they are allowed to multitask. We'll find out soon, Apple is going to preview the next iPhone OS thursday. On Apr 4, 2010, at 6:13 PM, COMPUTERGUYS-L automatic digest system wrote: From:mike xha...@gmail.com Subject: ipad/iphone/ipod touch and the lack of multitasking explained Kinda long for our list, but seemed short enough to post here in full. A good editorial about why the Apple family of pods don't multitask. http://blog.rlove.org/2010/04/why-ipad-and-iphone-dont-support.html?utm_sou= rce=3Dfeedburnerutm_medium=3Dfeedutm_campaign=3DFeed%3A+rlove+%28Robert+L= ove%29utm_content=3DGoogle+Reader *Why don't the iPad and iPhone support multitasking? The answer isn't what you think.* * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] ipad/iphone/ipod touch and the lack of multitasking explained
Nice article, but I don't entirely buy it. First, just because the iPad has plenty of processing power and battery capacity and Apple may add more multitasking in a future OS release, this doesn't make a straw man out of Apple's argument that third party multitasking is a hamper to stability and a drain on the battery. An app that repeatedly crashes and restarts is obviously unstable and will certainly drain the battery faster, for example. Also, the OS was initially designed for iPhones, which do have some battery issues, and while the iPad does have a honking big battery, you still want it to last as long as possible(especially since it is going to be compared to the Kindle and Nook). The only app that crashes consistently on my iPod Touch is Safari. One other app crashed twice, iTunes crashed, but that's nothing compared to Safari. If Apple can't get its own apps to run, no wonder they're paranoid about third party developers. When iPad gets beyond 1.0 it might be more compelling, but I have enough tech toys and low-tech methods that work better for me. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] ipad/iphone/ipod touch and the lack of multitasking explained
... Apple's argument that third party multitasking is a hamper to stability ... Well, multitasking third-party apps certainly shouldn't be a hamper to the stability of a well-designed multitasking OS. (Now, before certain people get all bent out of shape because I'm saying that the iPad OS isn't well-designed, that is not what I'm saying. I'm not saying anything about the iPad OS. My point is that this claim doesn't wash.) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Here I am again...in troubles.
Careful there, Marcio! You are sure you are taking about a 'dual boot' and not 'windows XP mode', right? Windows XP mode will use the virtual machine software to share your network adapter with your XP mode virtual machine. It's quirky, but it works somewhat. Do NOT load an ethernet device driver on your XP machine! If you are truly 'dual booting' (you computer asks you which operating system to use when you turn it on), then installing the device drivers is necessary, and should not cause any problems. I say should, because it depends on the writer of the install script... was he careful enough to prevent the install program from finding the other operating system and changing those device drivers. Windows 98 used to do this... if you put 2 copies on one computer, you had to hide the old install from the new install or the new install would damage the registry of the old install. Since Win7 tends to hide it's drives from XP by default, then install Win7 drivers first (you already have), then reboot and install the XP drivers last. Good Luck! -Brian On 4/4/2010 5:47 PM, Marcio wrote: Now I have a new computer Intel Dualcore and Windows 7. Working fine. The guy in the shop convinced me to have dual boot so that now I am able to boot with the old Windows XP or with the new Windows 7. Working OK. But I am scared when it comes connecting top my wireless network with my Linksys Adapter. First I was able to install the Linksys driver when in Windows XP but I had troubles installing and connecting with the network with Windows 7. Finally after uninstalling the driver in Windows XP and boot in Windows 7 and I was able to connect it to the network. It is working fine now. But I am afraid of booting on Windows XP and messing this up. Even more afraid to install the Linksys driver in Windows XP and this creating problems for the connection when booting Windows 7. Should I do it? Can I use the same adapter for both boots? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] workaround for safari blocking popups
Do any of you know these sites: PithHelmet Privoxy as possibilities for blocking some popups and allowing others in Safari? I know there is the pulldown that one can toggle between off and on, but it does not always work. I am wondering if there is something else any of you are using? Or if the above are worthwhile? /gayley knight * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Here I am again...in troubles.
On 04/06/2010 04:00 PM, Brian Jones wrote: Careful there, Marcio! You are sure you are taking about a 'dual boot' and not 'windows XP mode', right? Windows XP mode will use the virtual machine software to share your network adapter with your XP mode virtual machine. It's quirky, but it works somewhat. Do NOT load an ethernet device driver on your XP machine! Uh did you notice that Marcio stated he can boot with the old WinXP or new Win7. That's not a reference to WinXP mode, which gives and entirely different interface than the startup boot menu and I don't think WinXP mode can be selected at boot time. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Twist in school spying scandal
The head of the Lower Merion School District computer technology department is refusing to provide an affidavit explaining her role in the Harriton High School webcam spying caper. She is also attempting to avoid having to appear before the court in a hearing related to this case. Thus far, she has been refusing to cooperate with investigators looking onto this case, although her second in command in the school technology department has been cooperative with investigators. The judge is ordering her to appear, although she may well plead the fifth when she does appear before the court. Additionally, a second student and his parents in the high school have now joined the lawsuit agaionst the school district, and are demanding that photso taken of students be withheld from any form of distribution. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/89974282.html * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Here I am again...in troubles.
Thanks guys. I am now a little scared because the WIndows 7 is working fine and connects to my wireless network automatically. I am afraid to boot with XP because it may not connect automatically and I will then have to install the Linksys Wireless Driver for XP that is already working with the Windows 7... When I boot things move OK and then stop asking me if I want to boot with Windows 7 or with an older OS (which I know is XP). Should I go ahead and first try to boot the XP and see what happens without doing anything else if it doesn´t connect to the network and then go back and try Windows 7 to see if the connection is still there? Many thanks Marcio -Original Message- From: Art Clemons artclem...@aol.com Sent: Apr 6, 2010 6:05 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Here I am again...in troubles. On 04/06/2010 04:00 PM, Brian Jones wrote: Careful there, Marcio! You are sure you are taking about a 'dual boot' and not 'windows XP mode', right? Windows XP mode will use the virtual machine software to share your network adapter with your XP mode virtual machine. It's quirky, but it works somewhat. Do NOT load an ethernet device driver on your XP machine! Uh did you notice that Marcio stated he can boot with the old WinXP or new Win7. That's not a reference to WinXP mode, which gives and entirely different interface than the startup boot menu and I don't think WinXP mode can be selected at boot time. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Here I am again...in troubles.
Thanks! I am scared because I don´t want to mess what is working: WIndows 7 in the network... Will wait to get the courage to boot the XP... Marcio -Original Message- From: Brian Jones wjone...@carolina.rr.com Sent: Apr 6, 2010 5:00 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Here I am again...in troubles. Careful there, Marcio! You are sure you are taking about a 'dual boot' and not 'windows XP mode', right? Windows XP mode will use the virtual machine software to share your network adapter with your XP mode virtual machine. It's quirky, but it works somewhat. Do NOT load an ethernet device driver on your XP machine! If you are truly 'dual booting' (you computer asks you which operating system to use when you turn it on), then installing the device drivers is necessary, and should not cause any problems. I say should, because it depends on the writer of the install script... was he careful enough to prevent the install program from finding the other operating system and changing those device drivers. Windows 98 used to do this... if you put 2 copies on one computer, you had to hide the old install from the new install or the new install would damage the registry of the old install. Since Win7 tends to hide it's drives from XP by default, then install Win7 drivers first (you already have), then reboot and install the XP drivers last. Good Luck! -Brian On 4/4/2010 5:47 PM, Marcio wrote: Now I have a new computer Intel Dualcore and Windows 7. Working fine. The guy in the shop convinced me to have dual boot so that now I am able to boot with the old Windows XP or with the new Windows 7. Working OK. But I am scared when it comes connecting top my wireless network with my Linksys Adapter. First I was able to install the Linksys driver when in Windows XP but I had troubles installing and connecting with the network with Windows 7. Finally after uninstalling the driver in Windows XP and boot in Windows 7 and I was able to connect it to the network. It is working fine now. But I am afraid of booting on Windows XP and messing this up. Even more afraid to install the Linksys driver in Windows XP and this creating problems for the connection when booting Windows 7. Should I do it? Can I use the same adapter for both boots? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Twist in school spying scandal
To me that implies she is complicit. On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 8:15 PM, phartz...@gmail.com phartz...@gmail.comwrote: The head of the Lower Merion School District computer technology department is refusing to provide an affidavit explaining her role in the Harriton High School webcam spying caper. She is also attempting to avoid having to appear before the court in a hearing related to this case. Thus far, she has been refusing to cooperate with investigators looking onto this case, although her second in command in the school technology department has been cooperative with investigators. The judge is ordering her to appear, although she may well plead the fifth when she does appear before the court. Additionally, a second student and his parents in the high school have now joined the lawsuit agaionst the school district, and are demanding that photso taken of students be withheld from any form of distribution. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/89974282.html * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] FYI: News Alert: Court Rules Against F.C.C. in 'Net Neutrality' Case
Quoting Mike Sloane mikeslo...@verizon.net: A federal appeals court has ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacks the authority to require broadband providers to give equal treatment to all Internet traffic flowing over their networks. I heard the tail end of this story on Market Place this afternoon. Then they said that Comcast's stock went *down*. What's up with that? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Here I am again...in troubles.
Marcio wrote: Thanks guys. I am now a little scared because the WIndows 7 is working fine and connects to my wireless network automatically. I am afraid to boot with XP because it may not connect automatically and I will then have to install the Linksys Wireless Driver for XP that is already working with the Windows 7... When I boot things move OK and then stop asking me if I want to boot with Windows 7 or with an older OS (which I know is XP). If you have a true dual boot setup, then there is absolutely no risk installing the same driver in XP and Win7. You just need to ask whoever installed your OS whether it's dual booting or Win7 with XP mode. I note however that I don't know of any way to start XP mode without first starting Windows 7 first so if when you boot, one of the choices is the old OS, you are dual booting. Call and check if this still worries you, but truthfully XP mode isn't all that useful. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Unknown Root Certificate in Firefox?
Just when Firefox had released a new security update, this comes along. It is possible to disable the root certificate, although it's not really a good indication that the aforementioned certificate exists without anyone knowing or admitting knowledge about whom it belonged to. http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=7942 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] FYI: News Alert: Court Rules Against F.C.C. in 'Net Neutrality' Case
I heard the tail end of this story on Market Place this afternoon. Then they said that Comcast's stock went *down*. What's up with that? It comes down to is an information service, as broadband is currently classified, regulable as a telecommunications service, which is the FCC's mandate. If it isn't, net neutrality gets a hit because the high volume users hog the available bandwidth, which is Comcast's point. But that's moot if the network has clearly specified speed limits in its pricing model. What is happening here is that cable uses a shared bandwith model that favors high usage users at the expense of low usage users. Sort of a tragedy of the commons, in effect. The cable operations want the ability to impose caps in software. The phone companies all ready have caps built in. If Betty decides she wants to run flat out, 24/7/365 at maximum rate, that's OK if she gets it from a phone company. That's what she's paying for. Cool, right? No. Uncool if she's getting service from a cable company, because every byte she transfers is a byte that is not available to the other folks on that service. Which sort of sucks and is why cable companies oppose net neutrality. Now, I don't know where this case is going to go. Likely to the Supreme Court. But the fact of the matter is that the cable and telephone companies built these networks and shouldn't be penalized for charging what the traffic will bear. I guarantee that that will be an unpopular statement. But that is what it is. I'd prefer to be regulated in the telecommunications space, frankly, rather than the information provider space. I'm familiar with that and can understand it. If that turns out to be the case, and it would overturn this ruling, I can deal with it and live with it. But I always approached this from a utility standpoint and not a wild west shootout perspective. The unintended consequences of the OK Corral approach to regulation are what led to the current state of affairs. Anyway, I suspect this view would not exactly be popular on my side of the fence, so as usual, I speak only for myself and not for my company. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
