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19-05-2013, 10:41 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Why Google Glass will be important, even if it fails in Broadband and IT News

I expect if Google glass becomes even mildly popular they will be banned from most public places anyway.

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16-05-2013, 02:56 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Mobile browsers: Apple vs Android vs Microsoft vs Opera in Broadband and IT News

The difference between cellular usage and all network usage is interesting.

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16-05-2013, 12:30 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Google I/O in Software and Web Development

No problem: http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4318830/inside-hangouts-googles-big-fix-for-its-messaging-mess Thats the point, they recommend...

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16-05-2013, 12:26 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Google Play Music All Access subscription service announced in Broadband and IT News

The only problem with Google's behaviour is their ridiculous sanctimony. If they just owned what they did it would be far better. What is interesting...

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16-05-2013, 12:05 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Google I/O in Software and Web Development

Hardly a rant. Google yesterday announced that they are killing their XMPP support in gtalk, just like they killed caldav support in gcal, etc.

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16-05-2013, 11:46 AM

icyrus replied to a thread Google I/O in Software and Web Development

I see Google are continuing their trend of ****-canning open standards while touting how "open" they are and bemoaning other companies' lack of...

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16-05-2013, 09:10 AM

icyrus replied to a thread Affirmative Action/ BEE and White forum members perspective in Off Topic

Firstly, such discrimination is deemed illegal without the need for BEE. Secondly, how common is this discrimination? Do you have some idea of...

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15-05-2013, 10:18 PM

icyrus replied to a thread FPB wants to regulate Internet content in South Africa in Broadband and IT News

It will be outsourced to the Chinese, who have track record with such systems.

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15-05-2013, 10:14 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Affirmative Action/ BEE and White forum members perspective in Off Topic

Our constitution was fatally and irrevocably flawed the day they decided to add the clause permitting discrimination, and a number of missteps have...

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15-05-2013, 04:54 PM

icyrus replied to a thread FPB wants to regulate Internet content in South Africa in Broadband and IT News

This is just the first step in the goal to implement a country wide filtering and blocking system.

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15-05-2013, 11:25 AM

icyrus replied to a thread Takealot launches Savealot daily deals section in Broadband and IT News

Because mybb have this ridiculous policy that they do not link to other sites.

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14-05-2013, 04:31 PM

icyrus replied to a thread No such thing as an unemployed developer in Software and Web Development

If you rely on someone else for your paycheque there is no such thing as job security. I also think assuming that because your skills are currently...

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14-05-2013, 01:16 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Companies Shift profits: Gordhan in News and Current Affairs

Cross border taxes are a complicated issue which needs more solutions and less platitudes. Gordhan, it would probably be best not to talk about...

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13-05-2013, 12:13 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Apple TV should make the TV industry nervous in Broadband and IT News

Nitpicking is fine as long as you get it right: http://www.apple.com/fr/hotnews/thoughtsonmusic/ The record labels initially offered DRM free...

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09-05-2013, 06:40 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Official Man United Supporters' Thread in Soccer | Football

Wind your neck in there mate you sound like a twat. Moyes is anything but proven at the highest level. He may make it, he may not.

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09-05-2013, 04:34 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Unsolicited robo calls in CPA, Telecoms Regulation and Consumerism

I wasn't criticising you, merely stating that they are asking for more info than they need to. That coupled with their spotty security history it...

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09-05-2013, 04:08 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Unsolicited robo calls in CPA, Telecoms Regulation and Consumerism

Why is registering my cell and email address not sufficient?

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09-05-2013, 04:04 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Official Man United Supporters' Thread in Soccer | Football

Seems inevitable now. I'm not convinced by Moyes based only on his accomplishments to date but I am contented by Ferguson's endorsement.

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09-05-2013, 03:03 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Unsolicited robo calls in CPA, Telecoms Regulation and Consumerism

Why do they need to identify me precisely?

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09-05-2013, 09:38 AM

icyrus replied to a thread Unsolicited robo calls in CPA, Telecoms Regulation and Consumerism

It is unsettling that they ask for your id number to opt out.

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08-05-2013, 03:13 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Paid-for international video streaming illegal in South Africa in Broadband and IT News

You agreed when you bought the media. And they are binding in other regions. The terms attached to the licensing are clear, their legal...

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08-05-2013, 02:48 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Paid-for international video streaming illegal in South Africa in Broadband and IT News

It never becomes the property of the buyer, that's the whole point. You get a license, with terms. It would be in breach of the license...

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08-05-2013, 02:31 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Paid-for international video streaming illegal in South Africa in Broadband and IT News

It makes perfect sense. The license holders can license their product however they like. The reality however is as undeniable as gravity and not in...

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08-05-2013, 02:12 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Paid-for international video streaming illegal in South Africa in Broadband and IT News

Welcome to the new world Multichoice. Adapt or die. Preferably die.

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08-05-2013, 02:11 PM

icyrus replied to a thread Sir Alex Ferguson Retires, Man Utd Confirms in News and Current Affairs

Moyes has no European experience which is a major drawback.

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