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well owd.........EDIG could have told us what their margins were on their own player but I think your foolish to think they would release that info to the public as a supplier.....c'mon, even I know that.
Try again.
ohiotom.........hey I'm still holding LOCH ...maybe I should put a mine under their A$$...bet they won't find it....lol.
see the ATCO news...awarded a million bucks by the Marines for use In Iraq. Nice.
uh oh...100 share trade/
i hope you're joking?
could somebody push please?
stop bickering......BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!
it's too low to sell.
lol.
If your neighbor has Wi-Fi, maybe you do, too
By Jonathan Sidener
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
February 23, 2004
One of Paul Teeter's neighbors unwittingly broadcasts an unsecured wireless Wi-Fi home network signal that reaches Teeter's house.
Teeter could cancel his Internet account and hitchhike on the neighbor's service. In fact, the resident of San Diego's College Area could probably have access to the neighbor's computer files and personal information.
Sales of wireless networks are surging. Intel estimates that there were 40 million wireless, or Wi-Fi, users worldwide in 2003. Falling prices – it can cost less than $100 to go wireless – are in part what's drawing 15,000 new users every day.
Tales of unprotected networks are growing nearly as fast. Teeter had similar experiences with neighbors' Wi-Fi networks when he lived in Mission Valley, and before that in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ken Wilson, owner of San Diego Karaoke & DJ, has similar stories to tell. Wilson says he can almost always find an open Wi-Fi signal when he works San Diego clubs.
He discovered widely available wireless access accidentally, but now seeks it out when a patron has a music trivia question he can answer by logging onto the Internet.
"I have since checked for connections at every show, and am astonished at how many open, unsecured connections I find," Wilson said.
"This comes in handy for me when someone wants to know the date a particular song was released or who actually wrote it. I can have the answer in seconds by borrowing a wireless Internet connection."
Unsecured "hot spots," as wireless access points are known, have created a new ethical quandary for the Wi-Fi users: If one's laptop stumbles across a private Wi-Fi signal in a public place, is it acceptable to borrow some bandwidth?
Randy Cohen, ethics columnist for The New York Times, recently tackled the issue and came to the same conclusion as Wilson:
A bit of Web surfing or checking e-mail seems acceptable, but downloading music or other large files is wrong because it harms the performance of someone else's network.
"I differentiate strongly between borrowing an Internet connection, which is unsecured and freely available, and hacking," Wilson said.
He said he isn't circumventing security, or in any way intruding on a protected system, so he doesn't view it as hacking.
"I borrow the connection courteously and do not hog bandwidth or do anything illegal."
Information technology experts may know how to make a wireless network secure, but most home computer users do not. Many are surprised to find they're network administrators who have to know what settings are needed.
Setting up security features adds an extra layer of complexity, one that many new wireless users aren't willing to take on.
"The focus in the industry is more on functionality than on security," said Lee Barken, a co-founder of the San Diego Wireless Users Group and author of "How Secure is Your Wireless Network?" (Prentice Hall, 2003).
"All consumer devices ship with the security turned off" because it's easier for users to set up the network that way, he said.
"The industry wants to make it so you plug it in and it works. They want to reduce calls to the support staff," so they leave the security features turned off.
Wi-Fi signals can travel up to 300 feet, sometimes more, in any direction. In a crowded condo or apartment complex, an unsecured network offers a tempting target to many neighbors.
There are a number of reasons why it's important to secure a Wi-Fi network, the experts say.
Cable and DSL subscribers pay a premium for their fast Internet connections. If the teenager next door is piggybacking on a connection to download large music files or even larger pirated movies, the subscriber's download speed will deteriorate.
If the guy driving down the street with a laptop is a malicious hacker, he can use the Wi-Fi connection as an open window into the network owner's computer where personal information, such as Social Security and credit card numbers, can reside.
Liability issues
There are also potential legal liabilities in letting strangers surf the Internet via your unprotected Wi-Fi network.
Investigators from the recording and movie industries and from law enforcement record IP addresses – a unique number Internet providers assign to an online computer – to find criminals and copyright violators.
If the kid next door is pirating music, it's the subscriber name that's going to end up on a lawsuit or search warrant.
Last November, Canadian police caught a pedophile driving through a residential neighborhood using unsecured Wi-Fi networks to download child pornography. Owners of those computers could have been unwittingly dragged into an embarrassing child-pornography investigation.
Like home and office networks, public Wi-Fi hot spots are also growing quickly. Tech research firm Gartner Inc. estimates there were 71,000 hot spots by the end of last year. This year, they expect the number to nearly double to 132,000.
In a busy hot spot, anyone with a laptop could be a hacker "sniffing" the airwaves for a computer without a firewall, Barken said.
Barken said there are some prudent steps home users of wireless networks should take:
Change the default passwords that come with the Wi-Fi hardware. For example, all Linksys systems come with the default network name of "Linksys." The default passwords of all major Wi-Fi manufacturers are well-known, making the networks easy prey for hackers.
Change the default network administrator password.
Use MAC address filtering. Each node on a network has a unique MAC, or media access control, number, so each Wi-Fi enabled computer on a network has its own MAC number. MAC filtering limits your network to the computers you specify.
Enable Wi-Fi's encryption security. In older Wi-Fi hardware this will be called WEP, or wired equivalent privacy. In some newer Wi-Fi hardware, WEP has been replaced by WPA, which stands for Wi-Fi protected access.
Make sure your computer has a software firewall if you use public hot spots.
WEP and WPA
Until recently, Wi-Fi systems depended on WEP to provide security. But early on, experts found flaws in WEP that made it useless against a moderately skilled hacker.
Because of those weaknesses, several complicated steps are needed to make a WEP system secure. Last year, Wi-Fi manufacturers replaced WEP with the more secure WPA.
Many of the products on store shelves now include WPA, which is easier to configure than its predecessor, according to manufacturers.
Much of the older Wi-Fi hardware can be upgraded to WPA. The original Centrino chips from Intel, for example, can all be upgraded. An Intel spokesman recommends that owners of Centrino-based products with WEP contact the manufacturer of their computers for assistance in the upgrade.
"You don't have to make your system impenetrable," Barken said. "If you and I are hiking through the woods and we see a bear, I don't have to be faster than the bear when we run away. I just have to be faster than you.
"There are so many open access points that a hacker isn't going to break into a semi-secure system. He's just going to go down the street to an unsecured network."
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Jonathan Sidener: (619) 293-1239; jonathan.sidener@uniontrib.com
isn't he s'posed to be jailed for that?
lucky turkey!:o)
lol Lois...you ducked, didn't you?
"announces"
we don't use "puts out" in Chicago unless......
;o)
well, they just filled my buy at the bid
up .02 on 5M shares.....what a bunch of crooks
at that rate we'd all be retired soon
Cass,
I'm supposed to have you on ignore and not reply to you.......but
even though you're the bad witch of the board and I still feel you have your motives for being here...
I thank you for that fine explanation I was looking for. I'm not too concerned of the short term price here but this sure has got my attention since what I have bought and held in the .20's and .30's is getting close to being breeched.
Gilgamash did a good job and pretty much explained it in "stocks for dummies" terms.
Thanks.
John
did i miss happy hour?
LOL.......Ok, that's better.
Hey, it's another freebee mention....
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/uniontrib/sun/metro/news_m1m22bizbrfs.html
Studios win DVD copying case
By GARY GENTILE
AP Business Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A federal judge ruled that a software program that copies DVDs illegally violates the copyrights of Hollywood studios.
Judge Susan Illston ruled Friday in San Francisco that software made by Chesterfield, Mo.-based 321 Studios violates the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which prohibits the circumvention of anti-piracy measures such as the Content Scramble System protecting movies on DVDs.
The judge ordered the company to cease making or distributing such software within seven days of her order.
The company said it would appeal the ruling and ask for a stay during the process.
''Despite today's ruling, 321 stands firm in our vow to fight the Hollywood studios in their effort to take away our customers' digital rights,'' said Robert Moore, president of 321 Studios.
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The software company had argued that its products merely give consumers fair use of the movies they've purchased - backing up expensive copies of children's movies in case the originals get scratched or copying snippets of films for educational and journalistic use.
But the studios said the software unfairly uses unauthorized keys to unlock the copy protection software built into the DVDs - the same keys that duly authorized DVD players use to play the movies.
In her ruling, Illston agreed with the studios that the software violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and that the law does not violate the right to free speech or interfere with the fair use rights of consumers.
''While 321's software does use the authorized key to access the DVD, it does not have authority to use this key, as licensed DVD players do, and it therefore avoids and bypasses (the Content Scramble System),'' the judge wrote Friday.
The Motion Picture Association of America, which represents the studios named in 321's lawsuit, praised the ruling.
''Today's ruling sends a clear message that it is essential for corporations to protect copyrighted works while facilitating the enjoyment of entertainment offerings through new digital technologies,'' MPAA President Jack Valenti said.
Groups that had joined the lawsuit in support of 321 said the ruling hurts the legitimate rights of consumers to make backup copies of DVDs they buy legally and urged reforms to the existing law.
''In passing the (Digital Millennium Copyright Act), Congress certainly did not intend to eliminate all consumer copying,'' said Cindy Cohn, legal director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. ''This court's reading of the statute in the 321 Studios case allows a ban on any tool that enables consumers to copy their DVDs.''
Copyright 2004 Associated Press. All rights reserved.
How could this be..Sony has problems?? Thought it was just Apple.
Sony Cancels Introduction of MP3 Players
TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. has canceled the planned sale this spring in Japan of two portable MP3 digital music players because of problems with the built-in FM radio tuners, the company said Monday.
The AZ-FS256 and AZ-FS1 players were announced last month with great fanfare as part of the company's effort to overhaul its Aiwa brand name. The FM tuners did not function properly with the other digital music functions, Sony said.
"It is extremely regrettable that this product could not go on sale, and we are very sorry this happened about a product we had announced," Sony spokesman Daichi Yamafuji said.
The models were set to go on sale in Japan in April. No dates had been announced for overseas sales.
Eleven other new Aiwa digital music players, announced with the two canceled models, are already available for purchase, or will go on sale as planned, the company said.
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Sony has been struggling to regain its image as a high-quality electronics innovator since profits began to falter last year.
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looks like another DOT turned into a DASH.......:o(
February 17, 2004 01:25 PM US Eastern Timezone
Ted Takes Flight with Music from DMI Entertainment Programming
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2004--
United Airlines' New Low-Fare Service Finds Its Groove; Ted Customers Receive Free CD for First Three Days of Inaugural Service
DMI Entertainment Programming, a division of Disc Marketing and a leading entertainment marketing company, today announced it will produce exclusive music programming for Ted, United Airlines' new low-fare service launching in Denver on February 12, 2004 and Washington-Dulles April 7, 2004. This partnership extends DMI Entertainment Programming's relationship with United Airlines, building on its history of providing international, award-winning, on-board audio programming for all United Airlines flights since early 1998.
DMI Entertainment Programming will deliver inflight entertainment, including on-board music selections and introduction music for "Tedevision" on-board video programming. Additionally, DMI Entertainment Programming is producing a music CD featuring alternative rock artists that will be distributed to approximately 35,000 passengers flying out of Denver International Airport and Washington-Dulles International Airport during the first three days of Ted inaugural service, through May. Included on the CD are Colorado's home-grown band, The String Cheese Incident, plus selections from artist-owned record companies ATO and Trampoline with tracks from artists including My Morning Jacket, Patty Griffin, Jukebox Junkies, North Mississippi Allstars, Gov't Mule, Nadine and actress Minnie Driver.
"With the take-off of Ted, we are providing travelers a compelling alternative to the status quo in low-fare airline experiences," said Sean Donohue, vice president of Ted. "Flying with Ted promises to be a warm, friendly, pleasant experience, and offering our customers top-notch entertainment while they're in the air is a key part of delivering on that promise. DMI Entertainment Programming has proven through its long-standing relationship with United Airlines that it understands the personality of our brand and the preferences of our customers."
The music DMI Entertainment programming is creating, selecting and producing exclusively for Ted closely reflects the new airline's fresh, young and friendly style. Featured channels include:
-- Ted Top 40: a first-rate selection of today's hottest chart-toppers
-- Hear It First!: in-the-know exposure to tomorrow's up-and-coming stars
-- Ted Presents: "Here's to the Stars" - latest releases, special interviews
-- EclectTED: Adventurous selections for the intrepid traveler
-- Ted Rocks: all-American rock'n'roll favorites
-- Ted Chills: an atmospheric tapestry of down-tempo ambient electronica
-- Tedscapes: a rich collection of classical crossover, film score, instrumental and jazz
-- Time Travels: a blast from the past with retro tunes and classic favorites
-- Ted en Espanol: can't-sit-still salsa tracks and universal hits from across the Latin world
-- Ted Twang: a little bit of country for the cowboy in all of us
-- Walt Disney Records Presents: fun and frolics for passengers' inner child
-- Party in the Sky: wall-to-wall non-stop dance music sure to get toes tapping in the aisle
In addition to music tracks, each channel will feature exclusive interviews with leading artists -- a signature of DMI Entertainment Programming. Initial interviews will include Seal, Jet, Phantom Planet, String Cheese Incident, Penn Gilette of Penn & Teller in a segment on magic acts in Las Vegas, and Ted Nugent in a "Ted on Ted" segment.
"Music is one of the best ways to establish an emotional connection between brands and their consumers -- artists, music lovers and marketers all recognize this power and embrace the experience," said Tena Clark, CEO of DMI Entertainment Programming. "Successful brands articulate the ways in which they're unique and weave those characteristics throughout everything they do. Music is an important part of developing the Ted brand, and DMI Entertainment Programming is helping bring it to life with smart on-board entertainment selections."
About United
United, United Express and Ted (OTCBB: UALAQ.OB) operate more than 3,400 flights a day on a route network that spans the globe. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's web site at www.united.com.
About DMI Entertainment Programming
DMI Entertainment Programming produces award-winning programs for airlines, movie theaters, hotels, arenas, stadiums, cable networks and many other venues. Our audio programming division creates exclusive content for United Airlines worldwide as well as Air Force One and Air Force Two, and Regal Theaters. Enjoyed in 5 languages, DMI Programming for United Airlines recently won the World Airline Entertainment Association's Best Inflight Audio Entertainment Award.
About Disc Marketing
Disc Marketing creates exclusive audio, visual and interactive content -- delivered via Enhanced CDs -- for leading consumer brands. Using entertainment to dimensionalize brands, Disc Marketing empowers companies to connect with their target audiences. Enhanced CDs from Disc Marketing create a fully engaging consumer experience and provide companies with an actionable, updateable and measurable marketing tool. Disc Marketing clients include Target, Toyota, General Mills, United Airlines, 7 UP, Hasbro, Betty Crocker, Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg's, Mead Johnson and Victoria's Secret.
Best-in-class professionals from brand marketing, the music industry, advertising agencies, film studios and technology companies comprise the talented Disc Marketing staff. Disc Marketing houses assets including Five Alarm Music, DMI Entertainment Programming, DMI Records, Disc Marketing Special Products, DM Publishing and Firehouse Recording Studios (one of the largest digital recording studios in North America). Founded in 1997, the privately held company is headquartered in Pasadena, Calif., and has offices in New York City and Chicago. For more information, please visit www.discmarketing.com.
overdue..i also would have liked to hear an explanation.
We could have been in full production.....sometimes you find a glitch......better to find it now than later...I've been thru that scenario myself.......saves a lot of money people.
What happens when a car manufacturer has a recall.......mucho dienero to the OEM.
I do not see a problem with Fujitsu. Anyone that does has his/her head buried somewhere!
I think this is great............
Total revenues were $717,000 for the quarter ended 12-31-2003, a 12 percent increase over the $643,000 in revenue for the quarter ended 12-31-2002. Quarterly revenues included product revenues of $628,000, a 13 percent increase over the product revenues for the same fiscal period last year.
Service revenues for the quarter were approximately $89,000, compared to $83,000 for the comparable period of the prior year.
At December 31, 2003, we had $485,000 in deferred revenue from development contracts that will be recognized based on the terms and conditions of each agreement.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2003, we reported a gross profit of $129,000 - compared to a gross loss of approximately $105,000 for the period ended 12-31-2002.
For the December quarter, we reported an operating loss of $470,000 compared to an operating loss of 1.2 million dollars for the same period in 2002.
Net loss attributable to common stockholders was a penny for the December quarter 2003, compared to a penny for the December quarter for 2002.
We are working to increase our quarterly revenue base, while keeping our monthly cash operating expenses at approximately $200,000.
lol.....well, what's wrong wid dat?
Well....let's get 3phase in here and rock then/
cyber drunks.......what next....lol
chowder......
let's go get a drink.........or twelve.
I'll be past retirement if I have to keep waiting!
ucansee......I heard that...
http://www.agoracom.com/nonmemforum/msgreview.asp?id=314218&refid=0&orig=314218
ucansee........it doesn't matter who's fault it is......
it ours no matter what on this board.
We'll just have to wait and see.
Cass, even though I have to have you on ignore, don't hit us between the legs......we already know.
:o(
no miracles tomorrow..................goodnite
I think it would not be difficult for distribution....they would just be on hand, maybe not with the latest movies but still entertaining.
edig working with set top box oems
next generation gaming, satellite functions
many airlines looking to digiplayers as backup also.
Rats........they could'a waited a little (an hour)with that news :o)
Was planning on picking up some more this AM.
It's a nice start.
pre?
postverts!
HH.......ME TOO!!!!!!!!
:O)
hrh
just what I thought.....
a swinger!
Thought that was out in the '70's.
;o)