Feb 28 2009

Contest For a Better Open-WRT Wireless Router GUI

Reader RoundSparrow sends word of a contest, with big cash prizes, being mounted by a commercial vender of open source Open-WRT routers. You have 10 months to come up with “the most impressive User Interface/Firmware for Ubiquiti’s newly released open-source embedded wireless platform, the RouterStation.” Entries are required to have open source licensing and will all be released. First prize is 0,000, with four runners-up receiving ,000. RoundSparrow adds: “Could be built on top of existing X-WRT or LuCI OpenWRT web interfaces. OpenWRT Kamikaze 8.09 was just released. Now is perfect timing for OpenWRT to get some kick-ass interface and usability ideas. I’m not affiliated with the contest vendor.”

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Feb 25 2009

BC government voices support for Net neutrality – Georgia Straight


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BC government voices support for Net neutrality
Georgia Straight
By Michael Geist I've already discussed noteworthy submissions to the CRTC net neutrality proceeding from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (privacy and DPI), Pelmorex (wireless net neutrality) and Canadian creator groups (P2P for distribution).
Google, Amazon and more trying to ban Canada's traffic shaping Neoseeker
CRTC to call for licensing of streaming online content? Western Standard- Shotgun Blog
Niagara Falls Review – Calgary Herald – CBC.ca – mediacaster
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Feb 25 2009

Can Google Latitude get my stolen phone back? – guardian.co.uk


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Can Google Latitude get my stolen phone back?
guardian.co.uk
We all know how annoying it is to lose your mobile phone, especially if you never did get round to backing up those valuable contacts.
Next evolution of social networking: telling people where you are Winnipeg Free Press
Google’s new application raises privacy concerns Personal Liberty Digest
FierceWireless – Search Engine Roundtable
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Feb 25 2009

Samsung is Canada's favourite brand of cell phone in 2008 – Digital Home


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Samsung is Canada's favourite brand of cell phone in 2008
Digital Home
Korean consumer electronics Samsung was the top seller of mobile phones in Canada during the final quarter of 2008 according to a recent report by IDC Canada.
Samsung Tops Mobile Phone Customer Loyalty in Canada here’s how!
Loyalty Keeps Samsung at No. 1 Spot in Canadian Wireless Market Canada NewsWire (press release)
Mobile Today
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Feb 25 2009

BC government voices support for Net neutrality – Georgia Straight


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BC government voices support for Net neutrality
Georgia Straight
By Michael Geist I've already discussed noteworthy submissions to the CRTC net neutrality proceeding from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (privacy and DPI), Pelmorex (wireless net neutrality) and Canadian creator groups (P2P for distribution).
Google, Amazon and more trying to ban Canada's traffic shaping Neoseeker
CRTC hearings could alter the future of Canadian content available … Calgary Herald
Niagara Falls Review – CBC.ca – mediacaster – CHQR
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Feb 25 2009

Next evolution of social networking: telling people where you are – Winnipeg Free Press

Next evolution of social networking: telling people where you are
Winnipeg Free Press
MONTREAL – Where in the world are you? Technology is making it easier to let others know the answer to that simple question. Location-based tracking is part of the next evolution of social networking on cellphones, computers and wireless devices.
Google’s new application raises privacy concerns Personal Liberty Digest
Lowenstein: What's next for location-based services? FierceWireless
Search Engine Roundtable
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Feb 25 2009

Samsung is Canada's favourite brand of cell phone in 2008 – Digital Home

Samsung is Canada's favourite brand of cell phone in 2008
Digital Home
Korean consumer electronics Samsung was the top seller of mobile phones in Canada during the final quarter of 2008 according to a recent report by IDC Canada.
Samsung Tops Mobile Phone Customer Loyalty in Canada here’s how!
Loyalty Keeps Samsung at No. 1 Spot in Canadian Wireless Market Canada NewsWire (press release)
Mobile Today
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Feb 25 2009

I have a Kindle 2. Jealous much? – MSNBC


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I have a Kindle 2. Jealous much?
MSNBC
By Helen AS Popkin Amazon’s upgraded e-book reader, Kindle 2, has many attributes that gadget freaks will find irresistible. It’s got wireless 3G.
Amazon Kindle 2 ZDNet
paidContent.org – First Look: Kindle 2 Is The Trophy Wife Washington Post
New Scientist – New York Times – Computerworld – BusinessWeek
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Feb 25 2009

The Kindle Swindle? – New York Times


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The Kindle Swindle?
New York Times
By ROY BLOUNT Jr. BEING president of too many well-meaning organizations put my father into an early grave. The lesson in this was not lost on me.
Kindle 2 broken-down: on-purpose and by accident SlashGear
Don't have a Kindle 2? Try these online book sites Computerworld
Forbes – Enews 2.0 – BusinessWeek – National Business Review
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Feb 25 2009

Amazon Kindle 2 Stands Tall Alongside Its Predecessor – PC World


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Amazon Kindle 2 Stands Tall Alongside Its Predecessor
PC World
We break down the key differences between the Amazon Kindle 2 and the company’s original e-book reader. On the whole, even though the original Kindle (at left) and the Kindle 2 share the same matte white color and have the same-size display (6 inches …
Don't have a Kindle 2? Try these online book sites Computerworld
Op-Ed Contributor The Kindle Swindle? New York Times
Forbes – National Business Review – BusinessWeek – Chicago Tribune
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