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EPISODE 708 |
FCC’s Martin: Comcast blocking was widespread
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/144942/fccs_martin_comcast_blocking_was_widespread.html
Microsoft XP SP 3 coming April 29
http://www.news.com/8301-13860_3-9924500-56.html
http://www.news.com/8301-10789_3-9924689-57.html
Sony BMG joins Nokia’s unlimited music service
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9925046-7.html
Sony to delay Home online service for PS3 again
https://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUST31089720080422
Big week in Microsoft-Yahoo battle
http://www.news.com/8301-13860_3-9924976-56.html
Netflix CEO: Will charge ‘premium’ for Blu-ray Discs
http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/netflix-ceo-charge-premium-blu-ray/story.aspx
And the Webware 100 Winners are…
http://www.webware.com/8301-1_109-9921741-2.html
The military plans to regrow body parts
http://tech.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/04/22/0133208
Stephen Hawking: Primitive alien life likely
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080421/ap_on_sc/stephen_hawking_3
VOICE MAIL
Michael Hong Kong
Talking smack at a young age.
Joe Westside
How do I get Geek Pop in my TiVo.
Anonymous
Here’s a thought.
708 is special
Dear Buzzers out loud,
I noticed that episode 708 is coming up next. This is special because if you type “708″ into a calculator and turn it upside down, it spells "BOL." You can also try typing in 710.77345
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/7527/calc708upsidedownnw9.jpg
--Stephen Hart, Canada
Skype correction
Well actually,
The article from Reuters said, “Internet calling company Skype said on Monday that it would offer an unlimited long-distance calling service for customers who want to reach friends and family without computers or Internet access.”
This means that the receiving party of the call need not have Internet access or a computer. The calling party must still use a computer (or Skype handset) to initiate the call.
Love the Show!
--Daniel Smith
Vudu becomes more than just a set-top box
Good morning ToMoJa!
I don’t know if you’ve heard this, or if you care, but the Vudu box is about to become a multiroom video distribution server.
--Rick
Windows release patterns
Releasing Windows 7 instead of fixing Vista takes Microsoft down an interesting road. They will just teach folks to skip every other generation. Microsoft would have to start planning a bum version of windows for folks to skip while waiting on the real upgrade.
98, Keep.
ME, Skip
XP, Keep
Vista, Skip
7, Keep
Leapfrog anyone?
--Mark P. Snyder, PE (RK in the forums)