Well, this may be a marketing ploy but in all fairness, I think the extra features of Solaris make it better one way or the other. I cannot wait to get my hands on that Opteron workstation… to buy or not to buy, that is the question. 
Archive for February, 2006
Solaris is a better Linux than Linux – M. Andreessen
February 28, 2006My next cell phone
February 28, 2006Sony Ericsson just announced the K800i with a 3.2 Megapixel camera that supports burst-mode of up to 9 high resolution images and complemented with a Xenon flash. Add 3G and Sony Cybershot interface and you’ve got one heck of a phone. I wonder how much this costs.
ADE Label Pin
February 28, 2006
It came as a surprise a couple of days ago when Apple called me up informing me that I am one of the 600 Apple Distinguished Educators in the world (one of two in my university).
Thanks to S.L. and G.C. for nominating me.
Am one of 70 Java Champions in the world (one of two in my university) plus one of 600 ADEs in the world. Coolness!
Trafalgar
February 27, 2006
My wife was sifting through the old CDs that we have amassed during our stay in the UK when she showed me some of the photos that we took using the good ole reliable Kodak DC260/290 camera.
I have completely forgotten some of the shots from the pre-2 megapixel cameras. Today, my cellphone can take higher resolution photos than the old critter. However, the quality is far superior than the camera phone. 
Click on the photo to go to the photoset
Apple promo for UP
February 27, 2006Apple, thru Ynzal, announces another promotion for UP faculty, students and staff. The available Apple products are as follows:
- 12″ 1.33GHz G4 iBook (512MB, 40GB HDD, Combo drive, APX and BT) PhP51,985 (SRP 61,980)
- 14″ 1.42GHz G4 iBook (512MB, 60GB HDD, Superdrive, APX and BT) PhP68,662 (SRP 84,980)
- 12″ 1.5GHz G4 Powerbook (512MB, 80GB HDD, Superdrive, APX and BT) PhP78,954 (SRP 94,980)
- 15″ 1.67GHz G4 Powerbook (512MB, 80GB HDD, Superdrive, APX, BT and Gigabit) PhP104,441 (SRP 124,980)
- 1.25GHz G4 Mac Mini (512MB, 40GB, Combo, 56Kbps) PhP26,121 (SRP 34,980)
- 1.42GHz G4 Mac Mini (512MB, 80GB, Combo, APX, BT) PhP31,035 (SRP 39,980)
Contact Portia Paras of Ynzal Marketing.
Microsoft’s iPod
February 27, 2006In line with the 6G iPod, Microsoft will also release their own to counter tomorrow’s Apple announcement.
6G iPod
February 27, 2006
My friend, joel, greeted me with this new iPod video link this morning.
It really is great to know how these photoshop experts concoct images that can easily fool rumormongers!
Pathetic DSL connection
February 26, 2006Yesterday, PLDT finally called to confirm if the connection is still slow. Yes, it is still slow. I have resigned to the fact that it will not improve overnight so I waited til this morning to check if they were able to fix it.
Lo and behold! It is still slow! I called up again and asked what was reported by their tech people who called me up yesterday – NOTHING! They just left the ticket active and prayed that it will resolve itself. Shesh!
A few hours ago, I got another call from their tech people and they said that nothing is wrong with the line and it might be the line going in to my house and/or the modem. Heck, the modem is fine since I can connect and transfer info to and from the internet. The line is ok as per the testing they have done from their end. I just don’t know if these folks know what is happening. I explained that they might have decreased the cap on my bandwidth or something but what do I know?
Anyway, I was told that they will try to get someone to visit me so they can do testing here. Shesh! Hassle really since I know that the problem isn’t on my end!
Stay tuned…
Mac Mini specs?
February 26, 2006
I am wondering if the Shuttle XPC X100 specs is an indication as to what the next Apple Mac Mini specs will be. Mac Mini specs might include:
1.67 or 1.83 Ghz Core Duo
512MB RAM
ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 with 256MB vRAM
8X DL-Superdrive
DVI and S-video output
Gigabit Ethernet
Airport Extreme
Bluetooth 2.0
USB 2.0 & FW400
Now this will be a great announcement on Tuesday!
PLDT’s myDSL Pro back to 2004 speeds!
February 25, 2006I am getting half the bandwidth that I am paying for and I am pissed at PLDT right now. It has been an entire day with this dismal speed of 500-600kbps! Calling 172-375 will get you nowhere. A recording will tell you to send SMS to 026378303 or send email to dsl@pldt.com.ph but either way, do not expect to get a reply. BTW, the e-mail address is invalid – thank you, PLDT!
