Re: [FRIAM] Ting Internet | Crazy fast fiber Internet for US cities

Huh this zero client thing reminds me of a X11 stunt Skunkworks had. Basically a computer (Fred) could somehow talk to other computers so that what ever you did was just like it was right there on Ruby, John or who evers computer. It rocked! My testing was mostly on the gaming end since LAN partie

Re: [FRIAM] Ting Internet | Crazy fast fiber Internet for US cities

There are a variety of technologies, ranging from Ethernet-based frame buffer device drivers (Userful for Linux), to extended RDP protocols (RemoteFX for Windows). Google Chromecast or the NetFlix capabilities integrated into Smart TVs are similar, although they are more oriented toward delive

Re: [FRIAM] Ting Internet | Crazy fast fiber Internet for US cities

Marcus, I now realize that my Inner Luddite is actually quite a puritan. He says, “Are any of the activities you describe morally urgent”. I think your Inner Libertarian replies, “Who gives a damn for your Inner Luddite?! It’s not for us to police other’s behavior.” To which my I

Re: [FRIAM] Ting Internet | Crazy fast fiber Internet for US cities

Actually my inner nihilist says, “Who gives a damn about your moral urgency?” No one is obligated to do anything in this situation. The advocates get what they want, or fail to. From: Friam [mailto:friam-boun...@redfish.com] On Behalf Of Nick Thompson Sent: Monday, March 07, 2016 11:36 AM To: '

Re: [FRIAM] Ting Internet | Crazy fast fiber Internet for US cities

Hi, Marcus, Wait. Hang on. I was actually trying to present arguments in a colorful way, not being personal. I hope you saw that. I wasn’t trying to characterize you, or anybody else, really. Not even me. I am not my Inner Luddite. At least, I hope not. My fantasy about “inte

Re: [FRIAM] Ting Internet | Crazy fast fiber Internet for US cities

I doubt Marcus took your e-mail personally. I think he was making a standard point about obligation and advocacy. Your idea of dividing bandwidth in the same (or similar) ways things like roads or power might be divided is interesting, though. All of the precision you raise can be done. Ou

Re: [FRIAM] Ting Internet | Crazy fast fiber Internet for US cities

My personal belief/preference is that withholding adequate internet access is like withholding public transportation, education, health care or nutrition. Now _I_ had to make due with a 300 baud modem as a young person, so in some sense the expectations I’m hearing here are hilarious (_gigab

[FRIAM] DIY drones: 10 kits to build your own - Page 10 - TechRepublic

Today's version of the Heath Kits. http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/diy-drones-10-kits-to-build-your-own/10/?ftag=TREe09998f&bhid=20491097527083334348667794110460 Sent with MailTrack ==

Re: [FRIAM] The latest breakthrough in this new field, published by Max Tegmark of MIT, postulates that consciousness is actually a state of matter. “Just as there are many types of liquids, there are

That link took me somewhere weird. But here's one that worked for me after googlin' the subject line: http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/181284-human-consciousness-is-simply-a-state-of-matter-like-a-solid-or-liquid-but-quantum It includes these links. But I'll log them here for posterity: h

Re: [FRIAM] Ting Internet | Crazy fast fiber Internet for US cities

Thanks, Marcus, The rural co-operative thing interests me. Half the year I live in rural Massachusetts. There the problem is not that there isn’t fiber around. It is that Verizon has sucked the heart out of the market by running stripes of fibre here and there, but not going to the effor

Re: [FRIAM] Ting Internet | Crazy fast fiber Internet for US cities

Nick, I'd recommend that you pay for access to a fiber connection at some location that is line-of-sight from your house in rural MA, then beam the signal wirelessly from that point to your house. Wireless access points are inexpensive, and easily cover 10-15 miles if you have line of sight. I'm qu

[FRIAM] Fwd: Culture Connects Santa Fe Public Engagement Launch Invitation + Survey- March 12

To those in or near Santa Fe: Stephen G and I met with Estevan today and we found this very interesting. Frank Wimberly Phone (505) 670-9918 -- Forwarded message -- From: "Estevan Rael-Galvez" Date: Mar 5, 2016 7:01 PM Subject: Culture Connects Santa Fe Public Engagement Launch I

Re: [FRIAM] Ting Internet | Crazy fast fiber Internet for US cities

“The rest of us have to get our I-net service by dial up or cell tower. The connections to the Cell tower are metered, so that if you fall asleep at your computer and it decides to download an update, you could wake up from your nap with a 150 dollar phone bill. “ I worry that 5G will take is

[FRIAM] FW: Culture Connects Santa Fe Public Engagement Launch Invitation + Survey- March 12

Follow up to the previous message: Please note: Participate in our Culture Connects: Santa Fe Survey