Comments for Daily Cup of Geek http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:05:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on 30 Days Without Cable: Day 27 by Bronwyn Lewis http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2008/02/11/30-days-without-cable-day-27/#comment-67 Bronwyn Lewis Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:10:59 +0000 http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2008/02/11/30-days-without-cable-day-27/#comment-67 Hey Rambleman... is it on the same computer? How soon after broadcast do you watch the episode? My best guesses would be: a) FOX streams the episodes commercial free initially, then after the first 24 or 48 hours they add commercials b) the first time you stream it, you get it commercial free... if you want to watch it again, you get commercials inserted (they'd use a flash "local shared object" to keep track of you... it's like a cookie) Hey Rambleman… is it on the same computer? How soon after broadcast do you watch the episode? My best guesses would be:

a) FOX streams the episodes commercial free initially, then after the first 24 or 48 hours they add commercials

b) the first time you stream it, you get it commercial free… if you want to watch it again, you get commercials inserted (they’d use a flash “local shared object” to keep track of you… it’s like a cookie)

]]> Comment on 30 Days Without Cable: Day 27 by Rambleman http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2008/02/11/30-days-without-cable-day-27/#comment-66 Rambleman Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:54:38 +0000 http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2008/02/11/30-days-without-cable-day-27/#comment-66 RE: Fox On Demand: When *I* watch full episodes 'Fringe' at Fox.com I get NO commercials. But when my wife watches them the next day or two later she does. Any clue as to why she sees em and I don't? Thanks. RE: Fox On Demand:

When *I* watch full episodes ‘Fringe’ at Fox.com I get NO commercials. But when my wife watches them the next day or two later she does. Any clue as to why she sees em and I don’t?

Thanks.

]]> Comment on iPhone Mania by Jessica http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2008/07/15/iphone-mania/#comment-65 Jessica Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:44:50 +0000 http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/?p=44#comment-65 I have also made the transition to the iPhone, I got a new generation one though, and let me tell you what, I think I'm addicted to Mac. I have also made the transition to the iPhone, I got a new generation one though, and let me tell you what, I think I’m addicted to Mac.

]]> Comment on 30 Days Without Cable: Netflix by Andrew Siemer http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2008/01/20/30-days-without-cable-netflix/#comment-23 Andrew Siemer Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:48:03 +0000 http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/archives/29#comment-23 My family and I turned off all TV service about two years ago! I have to admit that it was the best thing that we ever did. We quickly hopped on to Block Buster's movie pass which satisfied our needs at that time. Now, a couple years later, we have recently subscribed to NetFlix (in addition to Block Buster). Let's face it, Block Buster (brick and mortar) is limited to what they can fit in their tiny building. We watched most if not all of what they had to offer. NetFlix easily fills in the empty space that we have encountered with Block Buster's over all movie selection. Block Buster however satisfies our need for the lull between new NetFlix arrivals! Always 100% better than TV. My family and I turned off all TV service about two years ago! I have to admit that it was the best thing that we ever did. We quickly hopped on to Block Buster’s movie pass which satisfied our needs at that time. Now, a couple years later, we have recently subscribed to NetFlix (in addition to Block Buster). Let’s face it, Block Buster (brick and mortar) is limited to what they can fit in their tiny building. We watched most if not all of what they had to offer. NetFlix easily fills in the empty space that we have encountered with Block Buster’s over all movie selection. Block Buster however satisfies our need for the lull between new NetFlix arrivals! Always 100% better than TV.

]]> Comment on 30 Days Without Cable: Day 1 by Bronwyn Lewis http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2008/01/16/30-days-without-cable-day-1/#comment-18 Bronwyn Lewis Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:23:32 +0000 http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/archives/26#comment-18 Thanks! Will definitely add those to my later posts. =) Thanks! Will definitely add those to my later posts. =)

]]> Comment on 30 Days Without Cable: Amazon Unbox by Bronwyn Lewis http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2008/01/16/30-days-without-cable-amazon-unbox/#comment-17 Bronwyn Lewis Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:22:16 +0000 http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/archives/27#comment-17 Yeah, I've definitely been rediscovering alternatives, specifically Pandora and KCRW's stream in iTunes. =) I think I'll even get some more books finished off thanks to this! And thanks for the luck. It's definitely an interesting experiment. Breaking myself of those ingrained habits is the most challenging. I actually stuck the remote in a box so I can't go on auto-pilot! Yeah, I’ve definitely been rediscovering alternatives, specifically Pandora and KCRW’s stream in iTunes. =)

I think I’ll even get some more books finished off thanks to this!

And thanks for the luck. It’s definitely an interesting experiment. Breaking myself of those ingrained habits is the most challenging. I actually stuck the remote in a box so I can’t go on auto-pilot!

]]> Comment on 30 Days Without Cable: Amazon Unbox by Olivier http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2008/01/16/30-days-without-cable-amazon-unbox/#comment-14 Olivier Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:26:10 +0000 http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/archives/27#comment-14 I gave up TV one month ago. One thing I had not expected is how it made me rediscover good old radio. Yeah, KCRW is the best back-up noise when I am cooking or on my computer... Good luck with the experiment! I gave up TV one month ago. One thing I had not expected is how it made me rediscover good old radio. Yeah, KCRW is the best back-up noise when I am cooking or on my computer… Good luck with the experiment!

]]> Comment on 30 Days Without Cable: Day 1 by frniks http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2008/01/16/30-days-without-cable-day-1/#comment-12 frniks Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:14:59 +0000 http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/archives/26#comment-12 I love Miro for torrent feeds-- it's amazing when you pair it with: http://www.tvrss.net http://www.tvfreedom.wordpress.com and the feeds on mininova.com I love Miro for torrent feeds– it’s amazing when you pair it with:

http://www.tvrss.net

http://www.tvfreedom.wordpress.com

and the feeds on mininova.com

]]> Comment on Thanksgiving and Black Friday by Daily Cup of Geek » Sustainability and the Future of Technology http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2007/11/23/thanksgiving-and-black-friday/#comment-11 Daily Cup of Geek » Sustainability and the Future of Technology Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:57:58 +0000 http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/archives/6#comment-11 [...] and technological innovation. It’s already 2008 — but what about 2018? 2028? My post on Black Friday’s post-Thanksgiving sales mentioned e-waste and our obsession with having the latest gadgets. How are we going to solve the [...] [...] and technological innovation. It’s already 2008 — but what about 2018? 2028? My post on Black Friday’s post-Thanksgiving sales mentioned e-waste and our obsession with having the latest gadgets. How are we going to solve the [...]

]]> Comment on Jeff Vader by Bronwyn http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/2007/12/24/jeff-vader/#comment-8 Bronwyn Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:03:20 +0000 http://www.projectblackfox.com/blog/archives/14#comment-8 You're right... caught me not doing my thorough research. =) (Although I do think Gervais has done something similar.) You’re right… caught me not doing my thorough research. =) (Although I do think Gervais has done something similar.)

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