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1. Comment - Google adds fuel to Canada's BitTorrent throttling fracas

   (Jul 9, 2008 - 1:16 AM)

   It's about time that a more powerful company steps in to help out with this fight. BT Throttling is just BS and we all know it. DPI is also something that shouldn't be implemented. The number of ways an ISP can manipulate this technology is too overwhelming.

2. Comment - Is Vista dead in the water?

   (Apr 12, 2008 - 2:36 AM)

   I just think that vista before SP1 is pretty bugged. It seemed like they were rushing and slammed together whatever beta version they had and called it a product. The worse thing was you're paying for it! SP1 improved the entire OS quite a bit but I seem to see a lot of feedback posted are the computer enthusiasts. Sure, it's great we have aero and all with the nice graphics and interface, but think about the less technologically inclined people. They just want to do simple things like surfing the web and checking email. Tell me why the hell do you need a Radeon x3600 or Nvidia G8X00 to check EMAIL or SURF THE WEB? It sounds like a marketing scheme targeting enthusiasts who want better stuff and making everyone pay a higher price for it. Hardware prices are falling but the fact that you need these power hungry machines just to use windows is ridiculous. For teenagers and youngsters who live with their parents, this is perfectly fine, but please think about those who have to pay their own electricity bills.
   
   Most people are satisfied with what XP can do for them. In fact, the only reason (other than security improvements) you would want Vista is DX10. Again, this only affects gamers for the most part. People can play HD movies on their computers on XP. There's no need for Vista.
   
   Releasing a new OS every 2 years I think is just too quick. They can barely get the OS off the ground without failing and now they're speeding everything up. Before Vista SP2 arrives they already have Windows 7. Before Windows 7 SP2 arrives there's windows 8. But don't forget one thing, you're only buying slightly improved (bug fixed) versions of Windows, which means you're paying at least another 100+ dollars for Windows 7 SP2 (Aka. windows 8 or w/e they will call the windows after that). Is it worth it?

3. Comment - Ringing cell phones coming to a EU flight near you

   (Apr 9, 2008 - 1:22 AM)

   well the problem with having the ability to talk on the plane via cell phone is that if they just won't let go of the phone it can be quite problematic since you're on a long trip. I can't really imagine people being on a train for more than a few hours in this day since if it's any longer either you're traveling on a tour bus/car or on the airplane.
   
   Regarding the 9/11 issue, it is possible for a call to be made out of the airplane. I know for one that Air Canada has "on board cellphones". Those phones are made specifically for the aircraft so that you can make calls, but not receive them.