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Feb

24

Hula and the Future of Software

Editorials, Hula, Internet, OpenSource, Predictions, Social | Comments

Jamie Zawinski’s (author of xscreensaver) has a post up on his blog (same article here), about how he talked Nat Friedman into changing the focus of Novell’s new calendar server project Hula. There’s one point that Jamie made in the article that set me thinking: Read more




Feb

20

On moving to a new Internet provider.

Internet, Linux, Off-Topic | Comments

I moved to a new Internet provider today. These guys provide Internet connectivity via PPP over Ethernet. The same old story repeated itself:

Location: Dingy, cramped cableguy’s office. 6:30 PM.

Me: …so this connection of yours requires a connection tool? Read more




Feb

6

Thoughts on wireless Internet access in India

Editorials, PC, Policy, Telecom, WiFi | Comments

The Indian Express has two articles today showcasing the state of wireless Internet access in India. They could not be more contrasting.

One article talks about the burgeoning use of WiFi by the upper middle class, especially in Mumbai and Bangalore. It’s exciting to know that entire residential complexes (Hiranandani - the real big builders - are profiled in here) are being provided with ready-to-use wireless Internet access. Further, the major vendors of traditional Internet access are WiFi-aware, and WiFi-ready too. For instance, Hathway and AirTel are already offering WiFi installation services. And at least in the major cities - Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Pune, malls, cafes and bookstores seem to have wireless access enabled. Judging by the prices they’ve quoted in the article, WiFi internet access doesn’t seem outrageously expensive too. Read more