women in tech

…A report released May 14…tech workplaces may not be the most favorable environments for women to work in.

The vast majority of women working in the field of technology enjoy their jobs, finds the “Women in Technology 2007” report published by WITI (Women in Technology International), a trade association, and Compel, a management consulting and research firm. Of the survey’s nearly 2,000 female respondents, 75 percent said that they would encourage other women to pursue similar interests.

…Patricia Schaefer, (president of Compel and) co-author of the report, told eWEEK.

“What was very intriguing was that such a large percentage of women said that they didn’t find their organizational climates to be very inviting to women. They’re saying that they don’t feel that their voices are heard and it causes them to question whether this is an environment that they wish to stay in,” said Shaefer.

software not supplied with hardware

Tim was having problems after installing an Original Equipment Manufacturers version of Windows…that he purchased from someone…that was not supplied with the hardware he was using.

From my experience, no matter what problem he has, I will not be surprised: OEM versions of…ANYTHING…CAN BE (and have been) MODIFIED FOR SPECIFIC CONFIGURATIONS (makes, models, and versions). Unless it is a retail (“generic”) version of Windows, as it says on the CD: “…For product support, contact the manufacturer of your PC” (meaning the manufacturer of the PC the CD was supplied with).

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“…the warning signs that can help them identify counterfeit or illegal software…Products marked with a phrase, such as ‘For distribution with a new PC only,’ ‘Special CD for licensed customers only,’ ‘Not for retail or OEM distribution’ or ‘Academic price – not for use in a commercial environment’…”

comment to FCC about satellite radio

The FCC has a PUBLIC NOTICE on how to file petitions and comment regarding the proposed merger of Sirius and XM Satellite Radio

Interested parties must file petitions to deny, comments, or informal comments no later than July 9, 2007…

Responses/Oppositions Due: July 24, 2007

…MB Docket No. 07-57…

…submissions in this matter may be filed electronically (i.e., through ECFS) or by hand delivery to the Commission’s Massachusetts Avenue location…

Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS

Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions, filers should send an e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov, and include the following words in the body of the message, “get form”…

To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov, or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty).

NetZero

Doug called the show: he’s leaving NetZero (as his dial-up ISP) and moving to Qwest DSL…and wants to “convert” his e-mail (from NetZero to Qwest).

NetZero provides POP and web email.

The NetZero Free ISP offers (ad-supported free internet access, including) free webmail…

After reviewing the NetZero website, I assume that, as long as you have a NetZero account…even a free one…you can access your NetZero webmail. So, until you are sure you want to, don’t close your free NetZero account.

I did find this on their website…
“Important note for Free NetZero members: To take advantage of offline email clients such as Microsoft Outlook, you must upgrade to a Platinum or HiSpeed 3G account…

“The easiest way to access your NetZero email is by using Email on the Web…”

NetZero offers free online support

You can get assistance via email

If you want to talk to a NetZero representative, it might cost $1.95 per minute (paid by credit card): 24 hours a day, seven days a week…1-877-912-5866

free 2-month telecommute trial

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