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Dennis OConnor

Why The FCC Wants To Smash Open The iPhone - washingtonpost.com - 0 views

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  • Right about now, Apple probably wishes it had never rejected Google Voice and related apps from the iPhone. Or maybe it was AT&T who rejected the apps. Nobody really knows. But the FCC launched an investigation last night to find out, sending letters to all three companies (Apple, AT&T, and Google) asking them to explain exactly what happened.
  • The FCC investigation is not just about the arbitrary rejection of a single app. It is the FCC's way of putting a stake in the ground for making the wireless networks controlled by cell phone carriers as open as the Internet.
  • On the wired Internet, we can connect any type of PC or other computing device and use any applications we want on those devices. On the wireless Internet controlled by cellular carriers like AT&T, we can only use the phones they allow on their networks and can only use the applications they approve.
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  • Google must secretly be pleased as punch. It was only two years ago, prior to the 700MHz wireless spectrum auctions, that it was pleading with the FCC to adopt principles guaranteeing open access for applications, devices, services, and other networks. Now two years later, in a different context and under a different administration, the FCC is pushing for the same principles.
  • FCC cites "pending FCC proceedings regarding wireless open access (RM-11361) and handset exclusivity (RM-11497). That first proceeding on open access dates back to 2007 when Skype requested that cell phone carriers open up their networks to all applications (see Skype's petition here). Like Google Voice, Skype helps consumers bypass the carriers. The carriers don't like that because that's their erodes their core business and turns them into dumb pipes. But dumb pipes are what we need. They are good for consumers and good for competition because they allow any application and any device, within reason, to flower on the wireless Internet.
  • The FCC also wants Apple to explain the arbitrariness of its app approval process: 4. Please explain any differences between the Google Voice iPhone application and any Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications that Apple has approved for the iPhone. Are any of the approved VoIP applications allowed to operate on AT&T?s 3G network?5. What other applications have been rejected for use on the iPhone and for what reasons? Is there a list of prohibited applications or of categories of applications that is provided to potential vendors/developers? If so, is this posted on the iTunes website or otherwise disclosed to consumers?6. What are the standards for considering and approving iPhone applications? What is the approval process for such applications (timing, reasons for rejection, appeal process, etc.)? What is the percentage of applications that are rejected? What are the major reasons for rejecting an application?
  • Why does it take a formal request from a government agency to get Apple (and AT&T) to explain what the rules are to get on the wireless Internet?
  • Dennis OConnor on 01 Aug 09
     
    Opening the iPhone would make educational apps much easier to publish. Apple's monopoly means e-text-book readers and classroom use of hand held computers (which is what the iPhone and iPod reall are) have to pay a toll to Apple. Right now, Apple's approval system is cloaked in mystery. Developers have no way to market their products without 'official' approval. Opening up the iPhone and by extension opening up wireless networks around the country will drive down high prices and bring connectivity to more inexpensive computing devices. I hope this FCC investigation is the domino that kicks open the door to the clouds of connectivity that are already out there!
Fred Delventhal

mapspread : Create, edit, share and publish your business data as an interactive mappin... - 5 views

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shared by Fred Delventhal on 29 Sep 09 - Cached
  • Fred Delventhal on 29 Sep 09
     
    Import your data from spreadsheets, maintain it with fun tools, share with coworkers and friends, publish to the world. * Create a rich locator application * Create and view sales territories, analyze trends, and evaluate performance by geography with your own data. * Quickly visualize GIS datasets from Shapefiles, MapInfo files * Share geo-data among members of your organization * Geocode lists of addresses via http://googlemapsmania.blogspot.com/2009/09/google-maps-creation-tool.html
  • Fred Delventhal on 29 Sep 09
     
    Beta is currently free.
Pat Wagner

IS 339 Presents Dot-to-Dot, a Global Learning Reception - 0 views

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  • Pat Wagner on 25 May 09
     
    Dot-to-Dot will be hosted by IS 339 on June 9, 2009." /> This is a cached version of http://339dottodot.com. Diigo.com has no relation to the site.x   0
Amy Yan

Eleven Years of Google: A Look Back - PC World - 0 views

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  • Amy Yan on 04 Oct 09
     
    Google history from 1998 - 2009
  • Amy Yan on 04 Oct 09
     
    History of Google 11 years.
Michelle Krill

Official Google Blog: Back to school with Google Docs - 4 views

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shared by Michelle Krill on 29 Sep 09 - Cached
  • Michelle Krill on 29 Sep 09
     
    Equations and super/subscripts added.
Michelle Krill

50 Fun iPhone Apps to Get Kids Reading and Learning - 34 views

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shared by Michelle Krill on 17 Jul 10 - Cached
  • Michelle Krill on 17 Jul 10
     
    "50 Fun iPhone Apps to Get Kids Reading and Learning"
Jeff Johnson

Official Google Notebook Blog: Stopping development on Google Notebook - 0 views

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shared by Jeff Johnson on 15 Jan 09 - Cached
  • Jeff Johnson on 15 Jan 09
     
    At Google, we're constantly working to innovate and improve our products so people can easily find and manage information. At times though, we have to decide where to focus our efforts and which technologies we expect will yield the most benefit to users in the long run. Starting next week, we plan to stop active development on Google Notebook. This means we'll no longer be adding features or offer Notebook for new users. But don't fret, we'll continue to maintain service for those of you who've already signed up. As part of this plan, however, we will no longer support the Notebook Extension, but as always users who have already signed up will continue to have access to their data via the web interface at http://www.google.com/notebook.
Michelle Krill

Official Google Docs Blog: New Templates: Embedding spreadsheets in your website - 2 views

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shared by Michelle Krill on 12 Mar 09 - Cached
  • Michelle Krill on 12 Mar 09
     
    Did you know that you can publish a spreadsheet and embed it in your website or blog? An embedded spreadsheet is a perfect way to display an event calendar, team checklist, or your favorite list of things.
Justin Medved

A narrated Google Earth tour of Afghanistan - 0 views

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shared by Justin Medved on 23 Sep 09 - Cached
  • Justin Medved on 23 Sep 09
     
    awesome!
Jackie Ediger

If You Tweet It, They Will Come - Pogue's Posts Blog - NYTimes.com - 16 views

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      Jackie Ediger on 12 Feb 10
       
      remember to study for test on Wednesday
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