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Thursday 1 November 2007

Skaaz

By Quetzal on Thursday 1 November 2007, 23:28 - Technology

I added several weeks ago a character in the right menu of the blog French version. It is called a Skaaz. It is not hard to explain the concept, however it is much harder to define why to use it. A colleague has even told me: Are you raising a tamagotchi?

This Skaaz is kind of an avatar as it should represent someone. In this case, this Quetzal should talk like me. He should answer back instead of me in MSN or on my website. I guess Skaaz website tries to imitate Cyworld which I have mentioned in an article.

I have tested this feature as it is from a company working on language research. VirtuOz's technology is used by organizations like Neuf Cegetel for its after sale FQA, SNCF on its travel agency website...

You can test it if you want and this will also enable me to train him better in English (as new combinations will enrich his knowledge).

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Wednesday 11 October 2006

New FONspot in Lyon

By Quetzal on Wednesday 11 October 2006, 10:52 - Technology

Almost two weeks ago, I have received my Fonera from FON. What is FON? Well, I think you can already go to this website to read about it.

FON_Renan What have I done with this Fonera? Well, it has became a Wifi hotspot. If you come along to Lyon to visit me, you will be able to reach it (its name is FON_RENAN). My neighbor noticed it right away because her computer suddenly connected to my Access Point. She ran to my door asking to me what had I done. I am sure my explanations were confusing. I promise I will write this article about it soon, but I am quite busy now.

FON is not an open system, but if you are already a Fonero, you can connect for free. Here is a link for a map of the FON hotspots.

I am now waiting for Neuf to complete its agreement so that I will have two hotspots: one in Lyon (Neuf) and the other one in Grenoble (Free + Fonera).

Do not hesitate to leave comments if you have some questions.

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Monday 11 September 2006

Connected through Optical Fiber

By Quetzal on Monday 11 September 2006, 22:10 - Technology

Today Free, a French operator announced that they will provide FTTH (Fiber To The Home) to Paris starting 2007. This service will be available for other cities later on. As Lyon is a major city, it will be probably connected soon.

What is this Fiber To The Home? This means that your home is connected by optical fiber to your operator. By doing this, you reach ultra high speed for Internet. Free announces 50 Mbs at 29,90 euros per month! Free is not the first operator providing FTTH in Paris, but it will be at this cheap price.

This high speed will bring the development of new services. In Lyon, I have 20 Mbs with Neuf and I already have Internet, TV, and VoIP phone. I think we will approache speeds available in Japan and in Korea! 50 Mbs are probably a start...

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