Last year, Ubuntu added Likewise to their repositories. Likewise is a set of programs which allow you to leverage Active Directory on your Linux desktops. I experimented with Likewise when it first appeared in Ubuntu, but was never able to get it to work. Today, I did. Continue reading “Login to Active Directory From Ubuntu with Likewise”
FairPoint Now Following Me on Twitter
Following in the foosteps of Comcast and their Twitter account, MyFairPoint is now following me on Twitter. Perhaps this customer service move will help them provide better response times and problem resolutions. Sadly, given my past experiences with Fair Point, most of which I’ve documented here, I’m not terribly optimistic.
However, I encourage anyone who is having problems with FairPoint, whatever the service, to contact them and see if you get a better response than the traditional channels.
AT&T: We Don't Want Your Business
This week, at a client’s request, I am reviewing their entire telecommunications spending. I decided to look at four different vendors to compare their offerings. The first one I looked at was AT&T, to see if they had a comparable long distance package. Continue reading “AT&T: We Don't Want Your Business”
Fresh Ubuntu is the Top Result in iTunes
On a whim, I did a search for “Ubuntu” in iTunes this morning, clicked the “Podcasts” link, and this is what I saw.
Adventures in Sales
It’s no secret (is it?) that sales guys and IT guys often don’t get along (see this link or maybe this one for classic examples). Today, I add my own recent experience in dealing with sales. Continue reading “Adventures in Sales”
Gadget Review: Furminator
I just received my Furminator
Fair Point Story Du Jour
I have a client with a T1 line in Rutland, Vermont. At the moment, the line is down (which should not surprise anyone, as this is the 5th time in as many months that we’ve had down T’s in the area).
I called Fair Point to log a ticket, and spoke with “Trisha,” who said, once I gave her the circuit ID, “I’ve been on vacation for three weeks – let’s see if I remember how to do anything.” Wow. Way to give me that warm, fuzzy feeling.
iPhone Battery Boosters & Kindle Price Drop
Readers of this blog already know about the issues I’ve been having with my iPhone 3Gs. The most annoying is, without a doubt, the short battery life. After the restore, and spending a full day in the field, I am experiencing what seems to be “normal” battery life of about 6-7 hours of use without a recharge. A friend gave me a few suggestions. Continue reading “iPhone Battery Boosters & Kindle Price Drop”
Fresh Ubuntu T-Shirts Now Available! (Shameless Self-Promotion Alert!)
Harlem has set up a shop at spreadshirt.com. You can see his blog post on the subject here.
T-shirts are available in all sizes, and multiple colors, including white, red, yellow, orange and, of course, brown. We have mousepads too!
iPhone 3Gs – Okay, I'll Keep It
As I wrote yesterday, I had decided to return the unit due to the overheating and poor battery life issues I had. I called my local AT&T store, and they told me that if I called Apple, they’d be able to help me a lot faster, so I did. Continue reading “iPhone 3Gs – Okay, I'll Keep It”