Archive for March, 2007

Back online : a footnote on broadband connectivity from tata indicom

March 20th, 2007

The connectivity from tataindicom does not live up to expectation. Connectivity is unreliable, and customer service is not so responsive.
My advice: don’t get yourself a Tata connection unless it’s your very last option.

DNA for Data Storage: What’s on your genes

March 15th, 2007

I ran into an interesting idea recently - Scientists are experimenting with the possibility of using DNA as an information storage medium. There seems to be a lot of work going into this topic as revealed by a quick google search. And it’s not just a vague theoretical exercise. Scientists have successfully written the equation […]

Back Online . . . finally!

March 15th, 2007

After over 3 months of fruitless waiting for the BSNL chaps to wake up, I applied for a Tata Indicom (VSNL) prepaid connection.
It took them 4 days to get through the formalities and bring the wires up to my house. And after a few hours of configuration pains, it’s done.
I’m back online!
JOY […]