Tech Talk

May 26th, 2007-
Show Seven was another news-centric show. We discussed hot topics like the recent news about Microsoft's claims that Linux is infringing on their patents. We also take listener's calls as always, and there were some good questions this week. As before, Kevin and Pete argue some more...

- Show Notes -
Kevin and Jeff had mixed feelings about the Heroes finale. Bush gets the poop treatment from a bird. Kevin received a Burning Crusade trial disc in the mail, and was the victim of buying pirated software through Amazon. He got his money back, though.

Support Calls:
Zelph from Phoenix needs a power supply for a used LCD monitor he bought at a police auction (Samsung 770TFT). We recommended that the internet would probably be the only place he could find one of these.

Roman in Mesa called asking for recommendations on an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Currently, we think that Cox Cable provides the best internet connection in the Valley, but Roman doesn't get Cox service at his house. We suggested that he could use Qwest DSL, or Sprint EVDO for an internet connect wherever he can get a phone signal.

Al in Scottsdale is looking for a Windows Mobile PDA without a phone. His need is very similar to Sandra's from two weeks ago: a PDA in the medical profession. Palm still makes standalone PDAs but they don't run Windows Mobile. However, according to Palm, the TX can store your Microsoft Office documents.

News Stories:
Microsoft claims software like Linux violates its patents
Author of Linux Patent Study Says Ballmer Got It Wrong
Linus Torvalds on Microsoft patent threat: It works both ways
Study: Tide of spam continues unabated; people don't care as much
Michigan man arrested for using cafe's free WiFi from his car
Flexible, full-color OLED
Vista draining laptop batteries
Hey, HBO: a turd by any other name smells just as foul
T-Mobile's Wing Phone Beats Apple's iPhone To The Wi-Fi Punch