Onspeed update
Remember I talked about my brother’s attempts to use Onspeed?
After numerous calls to tech support it seems that the software doesn’t work with IE6 (Internet Explorer) on Windows XP Home. Their “solution” was to configure a dual boot (XP and 2000) and test it on both.
He has uninstalled and requested a refund.
Update 7 February 2004: I just wanted to point out that setting up a dual boot would be no problem but it seems rather a drastic measure. I can’t believe that they would be marketing a product that, quote: “doesn’t work with IE6 + Windows XP“. The UK internet press are all promoting the service and putting the software on cover disks so it must have some merit. Maybe the help desk operator was at fault?
January 24th, 2004 22:27
No, but how about your attempts to fix your RSS feed? ;-p
January 24th, 2004 23:32
I’m dubious that it’s all it’s cracked up to be anyway — I saw ads for similar services in the States. From what I gathered, they just compress the data before sending it up and down the lines — which won’t make much difference to streaming video and file downloads [two of the major advantages of broadband over dialup].
January 25th, 2004 13:30
Hey Daisy,
I’m glad to see Chris Miller in your spotlight. I stumbled on the Ulysses project not long ago, because I am cataloging literature sites on the web, and I was truly amazed. It is a fantastic design. I also wanted you to know that I have connected to your site and am constantly coming through to read and visit your learning and blog lists. They are helping me immensely. Thank You. CSD
January 25th, 2004 15:24
Morgaine: hi, I’ll email you
David: thanks for that. They got such good reviews in the Internet press too. Why will I never learn?
CSD: Thank you! I can see that you’re experimenting a lot with css - well done.
March 14th, 2004 17:46
I am running Onspeed with Win XP home and IE6, no problems and a great increase in speed, also very quick response from Onspeed help desk.