From editor@telecom-digest.org Thu Jan 29 23:37:06 2004 Received: (from ptownson@localhost) by massis.lcs.mit.edu (8.11.6p2/8.11.3) id i0U4b6I20572; Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:37:06 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:37:06 -0500 (EST) From: editor@telecom-digest.org Message-Id: <200401300437.i0U4b6I20572@massis.lcs.mit.edu> X-Authentication-Warning: massis.lcs.mit.edu: ptownson set sender to editor@telecom-digest.org using -f To: ptownson Approved: patsnewlist Subject: TELECOM Digest V23 #47 TELECOM Digest Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:36:00 EST Volume 23 : Issue 47 Inside This Issue: Editor: Patrick A. Townson Microsoft Cancels Further Windows & Explorer Updates (Monty Solomon) Warner Sues Hollywood Actor Over Pirated Movies (Monty Solomon) EPIC Alert 11.02 (Monty Solomon) EFFector 17.2: Action Alert: Keep Facts Free! (Monty Solomon) US Lawmaker Pushes FCC to Resolve Call Fee Dispute (Monty Solomon) Michigan PSC Accepting Comments on Norvergence (anonfwd77@workbench.net) Vonage (Steven Angelil) FOCAL Offers 32 Voice Channels per T1 (BMN) Re: Here is the Norvergence Matrix Gear Solution (Tom Betz) Re: Here is the Norvergence Matrix Gear Solution (BMN) Followup Message Regards Norvergence (Ken Lyle) Re: Spoofing a "Bounced" E-Mail Error Message? (Barry Margolin) Re: ATI Delivers Personal Video Recording The PC (Thomas A. Horsley) Re: David Nelson (Carl Moore) Need to Host Child Porn, Illegal Content, or Spam? (Lisa Minter) Share Day for January, 2004 (TELECOM Digest Editor) All contents here are copyrighted by Patrick Townson and the individual writers/correspondents. Articles may be used in other journals or newsgroups, provided the writer's name and the Digest are included in the fair use quote. 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Geoffrey Welsh =========================== See the bottom of this issue for subscription and archive details and the name of our lawyer; other stuff of interest. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:22:14 -0500 From: Monty Solomon Subject: Microsoft Cancels Further Upgrades to Windows or Explorer Microsoft cancels Eolas-related software changes SEATTLE, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp., (NASDAQ:MSFT) reversing its plans, said on Thursday that it will not make any changes to its Windows operating system or Internet Explorer Web browser in response to a verdict that said some components of those programs infringe on another company's technology. - http://finance.lycos.com/home/news/story.asp?story=40352011 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 18:36:14 -0500 From: Monty Solomon Subject: Warner Sues Hollywood Actor Over Pirated Movies LOS ANGELES, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Warner Bros. film studio has sued several people, including a Hollywood actor, who it claims made illegal digital copies of movies and distributed them on the Internet, court papers show. A lawsuit filed by Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX) unit Warner Bros. on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, claims actor Carmine Caridi received "screener" copies of films "The Last Samurai" and "Mystic River" and gave them to Illinois electrician Russell Sprague, who then made digital versions and placed them on the Internet. The lawsuit also lists 10 unnamed defendants as part of the alleged plot to distribute digital copies of the movies on the Internet. - http://finance.lycos.com/home/news/story.asp?story=40351270 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:12:46 -0500 From: Monty Solomon Subject: EPIC Alert 11.02 ======================================================================= E P I C A l e r t ======================================================================= Volume 11.02 January 29, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Published by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) Washington, D.C. http://www.epic.org/alert/EPIC_Alert_11.02.html ====================================================================== Table of Contents ====================================================================== [1] EPIC FOIA Docs: Northwest Gave NASA Info on Millions of Passengers [2] Docs Show Treasury Dept. Sided with Industry on Privacy Law [3] Bush Urges USA PATRIOT Act Renewal in State of the Union Address [4] Report Finds "Fundamental" Flaws in Pentagon E-Voting System [5] Bruce Schneier: "Moving Towards Universal Surveillance" [6] News in Brief [7] EPIC Bookstore: The Privacy Law Sourcebook 2003 [8] Upcoming Conferences and Events http://www.epic.org/alert/EPIC_Alert_11.02.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:13:40 -0500 From: Monty Solomon Subject: EFFector 17.2: Action Alert: Keep Facts Free! EFFector Vol. 17, No. 2 January 27, 2004 donna@eff.org A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation ISSN 1062-9424 In the 277th Issue of EFFector: * EFF Action Alert: Keep Facts Free! * EFF to Defend Freedom to Innovate in Grokster Appeal * Recording Industry Must Respect Privacy of Accused Music Sharers * DVD Descrambling Code Not a Trade Secret * Op-ed: "Betamax Was a Steppingstone: 1984 Court Ruling Launched a Technological Revolution" * Sun Microsystems Donates Linux Servers to EFF * Deep Links (17): USA PATRIOT Act v. the Constitution * EFF Court Docket: 02.03.04 - MGM v. Grokster; 02.09.04 - OPG v. Diebold * Staff Calendar: 01.28.04 - Jason Schultz speaks in Nashville, TN; 01.31.04 - Wendy Seltzer speaks at Digital Independence, San Francisco, CA * Administrivia http://www.eff.org/effector/17/2.php ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:19:59 -0500 From: Monty Solomon Subject: US Lawmaker Pushes FCC to Resolve Call Fee Dispute By Jeremy Pelofsky WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin pressured communications regulators to resolve a dispute between telephone companies AT&T Corp. (NYSE:T) and SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC) that involves hundreds of millions of dollars. The Louisiana Republican demanded that Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell say by Feb. 5 whether AT&T, the biggest U.S. long-distance service provider, had to pay access charges to local carriers like SBC that complete calls routed partially over the Internet. AT&T asked the agency about 16 months ago to address the issue. SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC), the No. 2 local telephone company, said at that time it started receiving less compensation for connecting AT&T calls that traveled that route. - http://finance.lycos.com/home/news/story.asp?story=40354121 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 12:48:41 -0500 From: anonfwd77@withheld at writer's request> Subject: Michigan PSC Accepting Comments on Norvergence [*** PLEASE WITHHOLD MY EMAIL ADDRESS. Even though it may seem like a "throwaway" address, I still would prefer it not be used since I no longer have the ability to change e-mail addresses at will, and I would not care for even this "anonymous" address to start getting spam.] In the last few weeks there have been a few posts on Norvergence in this forum, and while I don't wish to take sides in that debate, I figured that some of those who do have strong positions might want to know about this Notice of Hearing and Opportunity to Comment from the Michigan Public Service Commission: http://www.cis.state.mi.us/cgi-bin/mpsc/vieworder.cgi?filename=/mpsc/orders/notices/2004/u-13996.txt Note that if you wish to comment, you must reference Case No. U-13996 and send your comments to the address at the bottom of the page. For further contact information, reference the Michigan Public Service Commission web site at http://www.mi.gov/mpsc/0,1607,7-159-16372---,00.html (that is the page for the Communications Division). I just figured that those who feel strongly about this company (pro or con), and especially those who live or do business in Michigan, might want to take this opportunity to let your opinions be known to a regulatory agency. I have personally never done business with this company and don't know anyone who has, so I hold no opinion one way or the other. ------------------------------ From: Steven Angelil Subject: Vonage Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 14:33:40 -0500 I saw your email address in a reply on Deja News about Vonage. I have a question and was wondering if you might know the answer. I receive calls at home via the Presodie Interactive network. Calls are not VOIP, but through a regular pots line. Presodie is only available in certain areas and I want to live in an area not served by them. I was wondering if the Vonage system would get me the calls quick enough to be able to work. The web site is http://www.presodieinteractive.com Do you know how long the delay is with Vonage? I know I can live anywhere and get a virtual number from anywhere which will trick the Presodie system to think I am in Fort Lauderdale. Thanks for any answer you might be able to give. Steve Angelil Oakland Park FL http://g.msn.com/8HMAENUS/2755??PS Get a FREE online virus check for your PC here, from McAfee. [TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: What do you mean by 'delay with Vonage'? Are you referring to echo when talking to someone and the other person's voice 'bounces around' a little getting to you, and vice-versa? My suggestion would be to try it for free for a month and see how it works in your application. And yes, you can get a Vonage number in Fort Lauderdale or certainly somewhere that has Presodie available also. If you want to try Vonage for a month for free, write and ask me for an e-coupon. You get the Cisco ATA box from Vonage (although someone wrote to me recently saying they are now using Motorola boxes for some new customers (?) -- and you pay for the first month of service. The e-coupon I will sent you gets you the second month (of whatever service plan you select -- they have several) for free. Then if it does not work in your application, just quit the service. Send me a not-for-pub note asking for a Vonage e-coupon for a month of free service. ptownson@telecom-digest.org PAT] ------------------------------ From: BMN Subject: FOCAL Offers 32 Voice Channels per T1 Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 20:10:53 -0500 Organization: Bell Sympatico Focal Communications Corporation today announced unique enhancements to its Integrated Voice and Data (IVAD) service. Focal's IVAD now extends the voice capabilities of an integrated T1 beyond the traditional 24 voice channel limit, offering up to 32 channels on a single circuit. http://www.focal.com/prod_serv/ivad.html ------------------------------ From: Tom Betz Subject: Re: Here is the Norvergence Matrix Gear Solution Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 20:43:46 UTC Organization: Anything David Lepak wrote in news:telecom23.46.10@telecom- digest.org: > MATRIX BOX > http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=3D330749 Not there. |I always wanted to be someone,| Tom Betz, Generalist | |but now I think I should have | Want to send me email? | |been a wee bit more specific. | | [TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: In the above link, try stopping at the 'shop/products' level and see what you can find. PAT] ------------------------------ From: BMN Subject: Re: Here is the Norvergence Matrix Gear Solution Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 19:53:14 -0500 Organization: Bell Sympatico What! No Magic? :-( David Lepak wrote in message news:telecom23.46.10@telecom-digest.org... > Here it is ... see bottom for total cost: > MATRIX BOX http://www.adtran.com/adtranpx/Rooms/DisplayPages/LayoutInitial?Product=3Dcom.webridge.entity http://www.adtran.com/adtranpx/Rooms/DisplayPages/LayoutInitial?product=3DADTRAN CORPORATION > MODULES > > All modules: http://www.adtran.com/static/ENTERPRISEPRODUCTS/INTEGRATEDACCESS/TOTALACCESS850MODULES/ > Echo cancellation: http://www.adtran.com/static/ENTERPRISEPRODUCTS/INTEGRATEDACCESS/TOTALACCESS850MODULES/1203384L2.htm > MATRIX BOX > http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=3D330749 > ADTRAN POWER ADAPTER AND CHARGER http://www.cdw.com/shop/search/RESULTS.ASPX?key=3Dadtran+1175043L3&platform=3Dall > TOTAL COST > 1884.97 [TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: No, there is no magic. It would seem that Mr. Skemer or the people to whom his patent was assigned, (Norvergence, perhaps?) have a relatively good thing going for them. The cease and demand letter the Norvergence people sent me about a month ago included as an exhibit some details about the patent filing done by Mr. Skemer and his patent attorney. There may be something amiss about the bill the people who use the equipment wind up paying by the time it is all over however. Consider that 1884.97 above with a reasonable markup for the seller or middleman versus what the end user winds up paying the finance company which carries the Norvergence paper. I am reminded an advertisement which has been playing on television several times daily for the past month: "You want a computer, but have poor credit? *Anyone* can have a computer if they have a checking account, a home telephone and can afford payments of 'merely' 35 dollars per *week* for one year. You can do the math on that one, 35 x 52 is all it will cost you. All the time the commercial is playing on the TV, in the background we see people, mostly minorities but some white guys as well, sitting at their new computer, happily typing away. PAT] ------------------------------ From: Ken Lyle Subject: Followup Message About Norvergence Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 13:34:52 -0500 Patrick, We met with our Legal team today. They have asked me to find more info on Norvergence, including the name of the person who was supposed to be fined by the FCC (Salzano??), and ran a few Telecoms into the ground. I believe that either him or his brother are in charge of the company. Would you know his name by any chance? They want to run a check on him. Do you know what his first name is??? Thanks, Ken Controller B.S. Cable Co., Inc. [TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: You are thinking of Thomas Salzano and his brother Peter Salzano. They had an earlier company which I think was called 'Least Cost Routing' ? Salzano **was** fined some huge amount of money by the federal government and ordered to stay out of the telecom business for three years. But his period of (for lack of a better term) 'federal probation' expired at the end of 2002. I got some of this information from a message here in the Digest submitted by Michael D. Sullivan, a Washington, DC attorney. Some have suggested you may wish to also have your legal people do a background on Alex Wolf, the present CEO of Norvergence. Alex Wolf should not be confused with Alex Wulf, who has written occassionally here in the Digest. PAT] ------------------------------ From: Barry Margolin Subject: Re: Spoofing a "Bounced" E-Mail Error Message? Organization: Looking for work Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 22:37:15 GMT In article , DaveC wrote: > The content of the "bounce" message is easy to generate, as you point > out. But how do I change the "from" address to reflect something > other than my real address? Doesn't the mail server tag it as coming > from me? You should be able to put anything you want in the From field, and the server should not touch it (so long as it's syntactically valid). SMTP allows for people sending mail on behalf of others (e.g. a secretary sending mail for the boss). Furthermore, unless your SMTP server requires user authentication, it has no way of knowing who it's really coming from. If it does require authentication, it might put your real address in the "Sender" field, but it should still leave the "From" field alone. -- Barry Margolin, barmar@alum.mit.edu Arlington, MA [TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: Don't most systems have a built in default 'user' called 'Mail Daemon' running as root who handles the bouced mail? PAT] ------------------------------ Subject: Re: ATI Delivers Personal Video Recording The PC For Every Budget From: tom.horsley@att.net (Thomas A. Horsley) Organization: AT&T Worldnet Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:33:58 GMT > Watching TV on your PC has never been more affordable thanks to new > additions to the ALL-IN-WONDER(R) family of video graphics cards. Funny thing: this reads exactly like the hype that led me to buy the original Radeon All-in-Wonder card, and I'm still waiting for ATI to come out with software that allows all the advertised features to work correctly at the same time (or, more accurately, I gave up waiting when I bought PowerVCR and found it functioned 1000% better than ATI's MMC application). >>==>> The *Best* political site >>==+ email: Tom.Horsley@worldnet.att.net icbm: Delray Beach, FL | Free Software and Politics <<==+ [TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: I have ATI software built into my Winbook XL2 laptop which runs Windows 98 and it seems to be horrible. Earlier this week, the Winbook XL2 kept insisting I had a 'web TV' attached to it and I wound up having to use the Winbook Restore CD to flush all out all the drivers and start over since none of *my* camera drivers would work in it with the ATI drivers stashed in there also. Very messy ... PAT] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 14:08:12 EST From: Carl Moore Subject: Re: David Nelson I did some looking around and found that even the David Nelson who is son of the late Ozzie & Harriet was stopped, but then was recognized and allowed to proceed. And a now-deceased University of Delaware athletic director and former head football coach was also called David Nelson. As for the recent writeup involving problems for men called David Nelson, I have seen a guess that perhaps some David Nelson was wanted somewhere for something. In unrelated same-name matters: Sometime in the last two years, I vaguely recall reading that some priest in the Boston Catholic archdiocese had to be pointed out as not the same as a priest with the same first name/last name combination who got caught up in the sex-abuse scandals. In my home county, there have been two other voters called Carl Moore, but I have never had a problem getting in to vote, although election officials have had to pay greater attention to middle name and suffix if any (I have the "Jr." suffix after my name). And in 2001 before the attacks of 9-11, I called ahead for a motel reservation (which was to be in Iowa), and when I got there I found it had been mistakenly made in the name of a Carlton Moore who was also from Maryland, and I was able to have it straightened out. ------------------------------ From: Lisa Minter Subject: Need to Host Child Porn, Illegal Content, or Spam Server? Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 18:26:27 -0600 > Need to host child porn, illegal content, Spam advert site? > Try www.volga.ru you will be able to host anything you desire. > Example of our word to host illegal content: www.cvv.ru > Hacked Credit Cards: http://forum.cvv.ru/viewtopic.php?t=3D848 > Fresh stolen dumps here: http://forum.cvv.ru/viewtopic.php?t=3D450 > As you can see from above we can host ANYTHING. > Do you want to offer such items to aid terrorists like counterfeit > drivers license? > Or counterfeit credit cards with your victim's information already > encoded on it? > Ready for you to go shopping and ruin the credit of thousands of fools > in the USA? > Contact us below and we can get you started. Spam night and day we > ignore all spam complaints and promise 100% uptime or money back! > Contact plat@ripn.net for pricing. I got this spam in email today. My question is, why don't police or FBI nip this in the bud, stop it before it even gets started? Lisa Minter lisa_minter2001@yahoo.com [TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: Possibly because the guy appears to be in a foreign country, where USA authorities cannot touch him. At least it appears to me that '.ru' is some other country. PAT] ------------------------------ From: TELECOM Digest Editor Subject: Share Day For January, 2004 Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 2:00:00 EST Instead of changing the Digest over to an advrtising supported forum, I have always elected to keep it as a user supported forum, and for the most part keep it spam and virus free. I am *only* able to do this because of financial support from readers here, and if you would rather not see these messages every month, then please pitch in and help now and then! Consider it sort of like public radio, which goes on for days at a time trying to raise money ... and maybe I should adopt the same system. Turn over the entire Digest once or twice a year to fund raising (entire issues, etc) and stop doing it when the budget for the year has been raised. But for now, I will stick with the present system of devoting a few messages at the end of each month to raising money for the Digest publication expenses. Out of 400-500 messages per month, in a spam, virus free environment, two or three (only) devoted to fund raising. You know who you are; please provide some help here financially. You can use Pay Pal to donate with a credit/debit card by going to our web site http://telecom-digest.org and at the bottom of the home page look for the PayPal 'donate' button. Or if you prefer, send a check or money order to Patrick Townson/TELECOM, Post Office Box 50, Independence, Kansas 67301-0050. The amount you send is entirely up to you. You know best how much you can afford and whether or not this Digest has any value for you. Thank you very much. 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