AndrewJayPollack commented on Verizon Charging $0.03 to Text Its Customers, Could Murder SMS-Based Services

"The truth is though, in Europe they do get away with this."

AndrewJayPollack commented on Verizon Charging $0.03 to Text Its Customers, Could Murder SMS-Based Services

"3 Cents per message is still OUTRAGEOUS for this service. You can buy inbound VoIP telephone numbers and pay less than half of that per minute for high quality inbound calling."

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"If you like 7-Zip because its very reliable, open, and free -- but you miss the way WinZip works from a user interface perspective, consider trying "JZip" My understanding is that JZIP uses the same underlying engine as 7-Zip, but provides a more familiar user interface. My experience with jzip has been very positive."

AndrewJayPollack commented on DARPA Working on a Submersible Aircraft That Can Go From Air to Sea

"Engage the Firey Phoenix!"

AndrewJayPollack commented on DIY Skills You Know (and Don't)

"This is clearly broken."

AndrewJayPollack commented on One Hundred DIY Skills Everyone Should Have

"All but 3 for me."

AndrewJayPollack commented on Amazon's Kindle 2 Suddenly Appears

"Don't you people get it yet?"

AndrewJayPollack commented on What's the Best Keyboard You've Ever Used?

"The original Microsoft Natural Keyboard -- the original, mind you, before they made new versions with shitty keys and a ton of garbage all around it."

AndrewJayPollack commented on Access US-Only Web Content with Hotspot Shield

"For a few bucks a month, lease a low end linux box at a major us based data center."

AndrewJayPollack commented on IBM iNotes Ultralite Brings Lotus Access to iPhones

"Finally, the most reliable enterprise mail system back end, gets a nice iPhone front end."