magicchex - Slashdot User

Comment Re:Why... (Score 1) 202

by magicchex on Monday November 03, 2008 @10:03AM (#25611249) Attached to: Opera Mini Not Rejected From iPhone (Yet)

If I can't read? Are you some sort of fucking asshole? I was referencing comments like this:

I can clearly see that you've never used Opera Mini. I've used Opera Mini to read and post on Slashdot. It works just fine.

In my experience using both, Mini did not work with Slashdot while Mobile did. Furthermore, the article has over a whole paragraph regarding Mobile versus Mini, so I wonder if YOU can't read?

You should take your foot out of your mouth before you choke.

Scientists Claim Breakthrough On Holographic Display 123

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on Monday October 06, 2008 @04:29PM from the rampant-optimism dept.

SpuriousLogic writes to tell us that University of Arizona researchers claim to have broken a barrier in holographic technology by creating an updatable, three-dimensional display with memory. While the existing model is only able to update once every couple of minutes, and isn't particularly suited for 3d images, it is certainly a step in the right direction. "Peyghambarian is also optimistic that the technology could reach the market within five to ten years. He said progress towards a final product should be made much more quickly now that a rewriting method had been found. However, it is fair to say not everyone is as positive about this prospect as Peyghambarian. Lecturer in Electronic Engineering at Bangor University in Wales, Dr Justin Lawrence, told CNN small steps were always being made on technology like 3D holograms, but, he couldn't see it being ready for the market in the next ten years."

Closing the Cover on Microsoft Book Scanning 98

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on Friday May 23, 2008 @09:31PM from the google-rolled dept.

Chris_Keene writes "The Live Search blog announces that the Live.com Book and Academic Search are to close. Book search in particular has had quite a bit of coverage, and often seemed like a race with Google. The Live blog says 'we are winding down our digitization initiatives, including our library scanning and our in-copyright book programs. We recognize that this decision comes as disappointing news to our partners, the publishing and academic communities, and Live Search users [...] this past Wednesday we announced our strategy to focus on verticals with high commercial intent, such as travel, and offer users cash back on their purchases from our advertisers.'"

FCC Opens Market for Cable Boxes 222

Posted by CowboyNeal on Thursday January 11, 2007 @10:51PM from the this-changes-everything dept.

fistfullast33l writes "The FCC rendered a decision today against a Comcast appeal that centers on integrated security features in set-top cable boxes. The decision comes at the end of a long standing feud between the FCC and cable companies over the matter. The result is that starting July 1st, cable boxes distributed by cable companies must not be tied directly to a cable provider via internal security features. This rule is viewed as the first step in creating a market for set-top cable boxes. Comcast does have the right to appeal and has said they will do so. From the article: 'Several major consumer electronics manufacturers have argued that if set-top boxes weren't directly linked to the provision of cable service, they could enter the set-top market. Consumers could get a cable card from their service provider that they could insert into a set-top box purchased at a consumer electronics store. The cards would ensure that consumers could only access channels that they paid for.'"

The Hidden Cost of Outsourcing 275

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on Saturday March 04, 2006 @10:46AM from the good-customer-service-trumps-all dept.

Alien54 writes to tell us CNNMoney is reporting that outsourcing may not be as big of a bargain as some might think. From the article: "With consumers enjoying more choice than ever before, evidence is growing that great service is essential for long-term customer retention. To cite just one example, a recent survey of pension policyholders in the United Kingdom found that 75 percent would leave their current provider if they experienced bad customer service."

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