Category Archives: Technology

I Chose FiOS

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Runaway Jim

Now that I’m in my own house, I was finally able to make a choice between Cox and Verizon for my Internet/cable TV/landline phone needs.  I chose Verizon FiOS (though it has yet to be installed). While Cox offered me … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Chrome

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I’ve been using Google Chrome as my main web browser on my home computer, which runs Windows XP.  While I will say that I really like it, there are some features I miss from Firefox.  I miss my extensions and … Continue reading →

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Why Macs Aren’t Better

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I’ve been using my Mac for quite some time now.  I’m a bit more acclimated with it, and while I’m no expert, I’ve seen enough to safely say that Macs are no better than PC’s.  Here are a few reasons … Continue reading →

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Apple Gets Countersued

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Runaway Jim

Apple had recently filed suit against clone-maker, Psystar, that was packaging OS X with their computers for being in violation of the OS X EULA, which restricts OS X to Apple hardware.  How did Psystar respond?  In the only reasonable … Continue reading →

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What is it with music sites and RSS?

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Runaway Jim

The title should be “What is up with music sites and lack of RSS?”  I’m in the process of extending my regular web reading material outside the beer/Providence world and since I do have a thing for music, I was … Continue reading →

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ResNet 2008: Final Days

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I last left off with resting from my seven mile walk around Fredericton.  Following that, we headed back downtown for dinner because we were on our own that night.  Sean and I met up with Dustin from Stanford who said … Continue reading →

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Wikis, Blogs, and Forums Oh My!

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Runaway Jim

We’ve been working on a new project at work to bring more engagement from our users.  To do this, we’re jumping on the buzzword bandwagon and incorporating some Web 2.0 technologies into our department’s web presence.  Being one of the … Continue reading →

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Internet Radio to Hit the Road

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Runaway Jim

It looks like Internet radio is going to make a change and hit the road.  Slacker, an Internet radio site, has announced that they have a portable Internet radio player in the works.  It’s not like your standard MP3 play … Continue reading →

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Interview with RIAA Trial Juror

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Runaway Jim

A juror from the recent trial, Capitol Records v. Thomas, speaks out.  Wired has a story about an interview with Michael Hegg, a juror on the trial.  The gist of it is, no surprise to me, that she lied and … Continue reading →

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More iPhone Goodness (or badness, depending on who you ask)

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Runaway Jim

Here’s some more iPhone news, and of course, my opinions on it all. A class-action lawsuit was filed in California and is currently seeking plaintiffs.  If you live in California and want to get in on this go to the … Continue reading →

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