Another test
Just to make sure...
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Saturday, Apr 28 2007
Testing
This is a test entry, testing out new hosting provider. They have a different upload component, so I had to tweak my code to get it to work with this component.
Seems fine now.
RR and LAN
BTW, I had to slightly redo my LAN to work with RR. The cable modem issues 1 and only 1 IP, which is weird. So, I had to put another router in between and DHCP the rest of the devices (Computers, IP printer, SAN, etc.) All is good now. If you check Time Warner's documentation they tell you to pay $5 for every extra IP, yeah, right.
Misc complaints
1) The Blackberry interface has at least 1 annoying flaw: when you scroll through the list of messages, for calls and sent messages, you can send another SMS with just one click. You have to actually open up the sent message or the call, and then, from that screen you can do it. I know it probably sounds like nothing, but it is actually quite inconvenient usability wise. Forces you to spend extra time, could and should be fixed.
2) What's with phone handset manufacturers, and device manufacturers in general, having these big warnings on their products about charging them for 24 hours before using them? That's silly. We get it that they won't last as long as if fully charged, but there is no way anybody is going to wait a full 24 hours to play with a new toy or use a new device.
Friday, Apr 27 2007
RR
Playing with RoadRunner high speed cable service at home this evening. Surprisingly hard to get the cable modem to work, had to end up resetting it, it was probably configured wrong from a previous installation. I have both DSL and cable right now. I am sort of giving up on Verizon getting their FIOS service ready on my street (although I keep thinking it can't be much longer, they busted the street to install fiber a few months ago) and I will probably cancel it in the coming weeks. RR easily hits 7 to 10 Mbps, feels very fast.
I have to figure out the logistics of all the cables I have running across the living room. Now that the RR broadband is working, I am going to plug in the digital VOIP phones. They said it might take up to 5 business days to transfer my number, but I already got an email from Verizon saying they have been requested to transfer it over.
BTW, in case I haven't mentioned it before, my favorite speed test is Speakeasy's
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