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Archive for: January 200412 January 2004 More Broadvox Direct and VoIP FooI spent some time this evening debugging my Broadvox Direct connection. There was a significant delay between dialing a phone number and getting ringback — on the order of 16 seconds or more for some cases. After a bit of … 11 January 2004 Art LostYesterday, I went with my family to the Tacoma Art Museum to see a glass exhibit by Tacoma-native Dale Chihuly. Apparently, Mr Chihuly is quite a well-reknown glass artist, appearing on PBS specials and the like. … 10 January 2004 FAQ updates, and Executives Are People Too ™I am through migrating a surprising number of the FireWall-1 FAQs. While I’ve done a fair amount of the work myself, I also have helpers in Robert Graham, Ray Lodato, GuyR, and Kurt Falde. Maybe I can be done in … 9 January 2004 VoIP FAQ?Over the years, I’ve made quite a name for myself providing Frequently Asked Questions about Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1. I’ve made a good living supporting said product too. Now I’m considering “branching out” a little and trying to tackle a new … 8 January 2004 The absurdity of the phone systemOne thing that mobile phones and Voice over IP is doing is turning the phone system on it’s ear. With mobile phones (particularly GSM), it’s possible to call a number that, by area code and prefix, is located in Seattle. … 7 January 2004 Downtime on the always-on InternetOne thing that an always-on Internet connection gives you is always-on access to information and services. It’s great that you can socalize, shop, and otherwise carry on doing things on the Internet at whatever-o-clock at night. However, all computers need … 6 January 2004 When will the snow end, and the art of STFUThey say tomorrow, but it certainly dumped a good amount today. Where we live, at least 6 inches. More in some other places in Seattle. Lots of schools and such announced closures last night due to the impending storm. Snow … 5 January 2004 The only way to buy a carImagine walking into a car dealership and not having to haggle over the price. You get the car you want at the price you want to pay, without any haggling, sign all the paperwork, and be done with it in … 4 January 2004 More of the damn cold, Dell, Wireless, and turning people onto Open Office.Last night, it got into the teens around here (in F, not C). This morning, our heater decided to go on the fritz and not put out very much hot air. Now it’s “stuck” on high heat. Turns out it’s … 3 January 2004 Damn coldI mean that two ways: it’s damn cold outside and I still have a damn cold! The Seattle area has been quite cold as of late–cold enough that it reminds me of living in Spokane. |
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