One Canuck's Radio Weblog

  Wednesday, 1 September 2004

.< 7:39:31 PM >
Philly considers free WiFi for all

Xeni Jardin: Patricio Lopez says, "Let's hope this becomes the norm in a few years! For about $10 million, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world's largest wireless Internet hot spot." Link to news story [Boing Boing]

< 7:38:18 PM >

How to determine if you have a Hewlett-Packard iPod: "Apple: "Learn how to determine if you have an iPod sold by Hewlett-Packard (HP). HP began selling a version of iPod in September, 2004. Note: HP, not Apple, provides support and service for Hewlett-Packard iPods. Your iPod was sold by Hewlett-Packard if: It has an HP logo on the back."

Ah. I thought you could tell by the big "L" tatooed on your forehead. :)"

(Via Paul Thurrott's Internet Nexus.)

Nyuck nyuck

< 7:24:47 PM >

CBS: Microsoft unveils music download service. [Scripting News] '"They [Apple] have a store that belongs to Apple, an application that belongs to Apple and a set of portable devices that have no Microsoft technology in them," Bernoff said, "And taken together it's a great experience for consumers."'

< 7:22:39 PM >

Josh Marshall says that Ben Barnes, the former Texas attorney general who pulled the strings necessary to keep President Bush out of Vietnam, will tell his story on 60 Minutes. [Scripting News]

< 12:56:53 PM >

In this first part of an ongoing series about traveling safely with your PowerBook or iBook, you'll learn that preparation is one of the keys to peace of mind. F.J. helps you get your equipment in order. [Meerkat: An Open Wire Service: MacDevCenter.com]

< 12:54:15 PM >

So just how good is Skype compared to my current favorite IM tool, iChat AV? [Meerkat: An Open Wire Service: O'Reilly Network Weblogs: Mac]

No text, no video, but superior audio. They are focusing on VOIP. I won't bother . . . unless it will actually work through our firewall. Then it's a whole other ball game!

< 12:50:35 PM >

Apple Computer Inc.'s Senior Vice President of Hardware Product Marketing, Phil Schiller, officially kicked off Apple Expo Paris this week introducing the iMac G5 during his keynote address. Analysts are unanimous in their support for the new consumer machine and the strategic ties Apple has drawn between the iMac and the iPod in marketing the computer. [MacCentral]

< 12:42:07 PM >

Apple takes a cue from Amazon with a new "affiliates" program, implemented via LinkShare, designed to bolster its position as Microsoft's music store looms. Its commission rate is 5%. [MacInTouch]

< 12:41:18 PM >

HDTV is making progress with more affordable products and accessible programming, making it an increasing viable choice for the consumer. Programming providers, such as Showtime, HBO, Discovery, TNT, ESPN, HDnet, and all of the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS,... [About Home Theater]