City of Salem Internet Access Agreement

City of Salem Internet Access Agreement

Internet Login dealt with appropriately including criminal conduct investigation. Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) lets you access the Internet without cables or wires. With a wireless networking card in your privately owned Laptop, PDA or any WiFi enabled device, you can go online from various locations in the Salem area for City related business. It supports IEEE…

The Value Proposition of a Platform: Microsoft Win10/Office365/EM+S
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The Value Proposition of a Platform: Microsoft Win10/Office365/EM+S

[ Update 20161004: I encourage you to watch Brad Anderson’s keynote session at Microsoft Ignite 2016 – Simply IMPRESSIVE!  ] As I have written before,  technology management has made an incredible shift over the past few years (maybe the last 3-5 years).    Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service are now the common conversations in most…

Wifi Terms of Service: PG&E Conference Center (San Ramon)

Wifi Terms of Service: PG&E Conference Center (San Ramon)

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before further access. Clicking on ‘I accept the Terms of Service’ is taken as acceptance of this agreement. All existing laws (federal and state) and PG&E regulations and policies apply, including not only those laws and regulations that are specific to computers and networks, but also those that…

Microsoft Open Wi-FI

Microsoft Open Wi-FI

Welcome To Microsoft Open Wi-Fi The Microsoft IT Open Internet WiFi Network(“the service”) is intended for use by Microsoft guests at Microsoft corporate facilities and for personal device internet connectivity by Microsoft employees and suppliers. The service is not intended for general public use. By using the service you agree to the Terms of Use…

Pacific Corporate Towers Wireless Network Terms of Use

Pacific Corporate Towers Wireless Network Terms of Use

Terms of Use By accepting this agreement and accessing the wireless network, you acknowledge that you are of legal age, you have read and understood, and agree to be bound by this agreement. (*) The wireless network service is provided by the property owners and is completely at their discretion. Your access to the network…

Google Is Closing Picasa – Google Photos Is Way Better
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Google Is Closing Picasa – Google Photos Is Way Better

It has been with me for as long as I can remember using the Internet, but it really has been with us for only 14 years..  ( According to Wikipedia: Picasa was an image organizer and image viewer for organizing and editing digital photos, plus an integrated photo-sharing website, originally created by a company named…

Gogo  Terms of USE

Gogo Terms of USE

TERMS OF USE Gogo In-flight Connectivity Terms of Use Gogo Vision Conditions of Use Gogo In-flight Connectivity Terms of Use Choose a section What are Gogo’s Terms of Use? Use of the Service Gogo Promotion Code & Gift Card Usage Term and Termination Fees and Charges Proprietary Rights Acceptable Use and Conduct Privacy and Security…

TimeSOW

TimeSOW

TimeSOW is a web-based project time entry and tracking system based on timesheets designed as a flexible and scalable solution to maximize user adoption, which they adopt and use it on a daily basis.. It can track, approve, and manage team members time incurred for projects and clients you define. You can pre-assign project time…

Twitter Archives for 2015

Twitter Archives for 2015

Below is an archive of the  tweets we generated  in 2015.       Not many we know, but we intent to get better at it.. In the mean time – Enjoy!   Date:Time (UTC)   Tweet 2015-12-31   Good Summary: Cloud Computing – 2015 Year In Review via @ekalendaro https://t.co/xQiE8Zeers 2015-11-30   AWS Cloud Services on Track To Exceed…

Tweets for January – December 2015

Tweets for January – December 2015

My Twitter tweets (@jorper98) for above mentioned period follow: Date:Time (UTC)   Tweet 2015-12-31   Michel Roth 2016 Predictions: Important trends that will have a big impact End User Computing in 2016 http://bit.ly/1mVXI4L via  @ekalendaro 2015-12-31   Good Summary: Cloud Computing – 2015 Year In Review  http://bit.ly/1mVY6QK  via @ekalendaro 2015-12-31   10 questions to help you…

Starbucks WiFi, provided by Google

Starbucks WiFi, provided by Google

Welcome to Starbucks WiFi, provided by Google Last Updated:  August 1, 2013 This free WiFi service provided by Google is a free public non-commercial WiFi service offered in certain Starbucks locations throughout the United States (“This WiFi”). The WiFi equipment and services are provided by Google Fiber Inc., located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View,…

Clark County Library(Nevada) – Internet and Wireless Use Policy

Clark County Library(Nevada) – Internet and Wireless Use Policy

Resolution Dependent Layout Adopted by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Board of Trustees on September 14, 2000; revised and adopted on January 13, 2005; revised and adopted on January 12, 2012. LIBRARY MISSION We enable the people of our community to pursue lifelong learning through our responsive collections, electronic resources and innovative services. Our…

San Francisco International Airport WI-FI SYSTEM USER AGREEMENT

San Francisco International Airport WI-FI SYSTEM USER AGREEMENT

San Francisco International Airport WI-FI SYSTEM USER AGREEMENT Please read the following information carefully before clicking “Accept the Terms” and using this service. Welcome to the wireless high-speed Intranet and Internet access system (“Wi-Fi System”) at San Francisco International Airport (“SFO”). This agreement (“Agreement”) governs your rights and responsibilities and our rights and responsibilities relating…

Brief History of DevOps

Brief History of DevOps

I just ran into a great summary of the History of DevOps by Damon Edwards. Very nice explanation he published back in Sep 17, 2012  (Very glad it is still available) It is cool he mentions Andrew  Shaffer, and his 2008 presentation called  “Agile Infrastructure”   — His talk can be seen in YouTube here With all of…

Redmond Oregon – Airport WiFi Terms of Agreement

Redmond Oregon – Airport WiFi Terms of Agreement

TERMS OF SERVICE You are about to access the Internet through a wireless access node (“Node”) operated on behalf City of Redmond, a provider of free public wireless internet access (the “Service”). You may use the Service only if you agree to the following terms of service (“Agreement”) each time you access the Service. If…

DoubleTree Bend, OR WiFi Terms of Agreement

DoubleTree Bend, OR WiFi Terms of Agreement

Blueprint RF, LLC – Terms And ConditionsBlueprint RF, LLC (“Blueprint”) TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) 1. GRANT OF LICENSE Blueprint grants to you, a personal, non-exclusive and non-transferable right to Use the Dominion product, and any other products delivered by Blueprint from time to time (the “Licensed Products”) and all associated documentation solely in…

WaaS – Workspace-As-A-Service Market
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WaaS – Workspace-As-A-Service Market

According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the Workspace-as-a-Service (WaaS) market, comprised of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Applications, Desktop as a Service, Hosted Applications,  is expected to grow at a a CAGR of 14.6% from $4.8 billion in 2014 to $9.4 billion in 2019.  The WaaS market could potentially be an $8.2 billion market by 2018….

Windows 10 Patch Information is Back
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Windows 10 Patch Information is Back

It is good to see that after listening to the feedback coming back from their enterprise customers, Microsoft is reconsidering the publishing of what is included in each of the patches.     In and early report Microsoft said that it would not provide detailed information about most Windows 10 patches.  That plan did not sit well with IT managers…

Microsoft:  Enterprise Mobility Suite – Thoughts so far
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Microsoft: Enterprise Mobility Suite – Thoughts so far

Disclaimer:  I am a technology consultant, and Microsoft products and technologies are my bread and butter. As I have noted in the past, I have been very pleased with the "new Microsoft" and the Mobile First / Could First messaging and direction.   It has been great to see Office 365 being adopted at so many places, and…

Stupidipity.com
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Stupidipity.com

Stupidipity.com very Funny Stories and Site  People tend to do stupid stuff just to get some attention or gain some popularity…cheap popularity to be exact.  However, some people actually do these dim-witted things without any intention of the sort…in other words, clueless acts of stupid.  These acts, intentional or unintentional, and the discovery of them…

Five Reasons to use CRM in your Business
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Five Reasons to use CRM in your Business

You need to do all you can to give your business the edge within the marketplace.  Customer Relationship Management  (CRM) software allows you to keep, maintain, search and centralize information about your customers which in turn increases your ability to focus on business for success.   More information means better relationships.  When you use CRM…

Windows 10 Version Feature Comparison

Windows 10 Version Feature Comparison

Good quick summary chart from Microsoft on the Windows 10 features  by version.. Windows 10 Enterprise will come with key features for enterprises, including Direct Access,  AppLocker, BranchCache, and Start Screen Control with Group Policy.  However, Windows 10 Pro also comes business-ready  features, like Domain Join, Bitlocker, Enterprise Mode Intenret Explorer, Assigned Access 8.1, and…

My Son the Author!

My Son the Author!

So proud of my son! He self published his first short story to Amazon! Very cool how Amazon is letting people ( like my son) self publish books.. But really the story is very good and with tons of excellent details about the library… A Tales of Iradathka short piece, get a glimpse into the…

HGVC Las Vegas Terms of Agreement

HGVC Las Vegas Terms of Agreement

Hilton Grand Vacations Las Vegas HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE AGREEMENT PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AS SET FORTH BELOW. THE AGREEMENT INCLUDES DISCLAIMERS OF LIABILITY AND OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST TO USERS. BY LOGGING ONTO THE NETWORK, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT. This High Speed Internet Service Agreement (the “Agreement”)…

John Wayne (SNA) Airport Wi-Fi – Boingo Terms of Agreement

John Wayne (SNA) Airport Wi-Fi – Boingo Terms of Agreement

Website Terms Of Use And Acceptable Use Policy Website Terms of Use All contents of this website are copyright © Boingo Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. Acceptance of these Terms. The following terms apply to your use of the Boingo website (the “Site”). The materials on the Site are made available by Boingo Wireless, Inc….

Sacramento (AWG) Airport Wi-Fi – Terms of Agreement

Sacramento (AWG) Airport Wi-Fi – Terms of Agreement

AWG – Sacramento International Airport WiFi SYSTEM USER AGREEMENT Please read the following information carefully before using this service Welcome to the wireless high-speed Intranet and Internet access system (“WiFi System”). This agreement (“Agreement”) governs your rights and responsibilities and our rights and responsibilities relating to the use of the WiFi System (the “Facilities”). This…

WiFi McDonald’s – Richmond BC – BellCanada

WiFi McDonald’s – Richmond BC – BellCanada

Terms and conditions READ CAREFULLY. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IMPOSE OBLIGATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS UPON YOU. 1. General The Bell Mobility Hotspot Internet service is an Internet access service provided by Bell Mobility, Inc. (“Bell Mobility”) which provides you with access to the Internet via a wireless access points (each a “Hotspot”) utilizing one or more…

Windows 10 Timelines..

Windows 10 Timelines..

AS a follow-up to my Windows 7 End of Mainstream Support posting,   several questions came in regarding the Windows 10 availability dates… ( This is based  on multiple publicly  available news stories and sources.. ) Regarding Windows 10 availability: September 2014 — Windows Technical Preview (WTP) for laptops and desktops Microsoft’s Windows Insider Program opened…

Windows 7 End of Mainstream Support Implications

Windows 7 End of Mainstream Support Implications

I have been asked a couple of times about end of Mainstream support for Windows 7 Regarding Windows 7: January 12, 2015 – Microsoft will stop mainstream support for Windows 7 January 14, 2020 – Windows 7 extended support ends http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/search/default.aspx?alpha=windows+7 What does end of mainstream support mean? You still get the monthly updates and…

Disintermediated: IT Consulting Firms and System Integration

Disintermediated: IT Consulting Firms and System Integration

Over the last few years, many System Integrators (SIs) and Information Technology (IT) consulting firms have found themselves in trouble as the number of clients decrease and revenue takes a downward trend. In-house IT departments, who’s budgets are cost-centers, are also being affected and in the same category.     What has changed so dramatically within the…

Google to Announce Fiber Expansion In Four Cities

Google to Announce Fiber Expansion In Four Cities

This is good news!   Having used Google Fiber, it is a game changer…   We continue to be hopefull that other carrie Current Cities: Kansas City, Austin, Texas and Provo, Utah. Cities: to be announced, according to the report: Atlanta,GA Charlotte, N.C. Raleigh-Durham, N.C. Nashville, Tenn. Other cities under consideration: Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Phoenix,…

Tweets for September to December 2014

Tweets for September to December 2014

My Twitter tweets (@jorper98) for above mentioned period follow: Date:Time (UTC)   Tweet 12-28-2014   Good one! Roundup Of Cloud Computing And Enterprise Software Predictions For 2015 http://t.co/si095CEofG 12-24-2014   How to track Santa’s route on Christmas Eve http://t.co/EVaLdenGvq 12-22-2014   Some projects I’m working differently on @Elance: https://t.co/aOD9TLnx9E 12-21-2014   21 tools that will…

Microsoft: A Platform Agnostic Company  – Yeah!
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Microsoft: A Platform Agnostic Company – Yeah!

My professional live has revolved, in great percentage, around Microsoft and Microsoft technologies.   It has been a good life, but  over the few years it has felt it like swiming against the current because of the major trends out there..    With so much of the market going cloud-services, device independent application delivery, bring-your-own-device,…

Wi-Fi Terms of Service:  Detroit Airport (DWT)

Wi-Fi Terms of Service: Detroit Airport (DWT)

DTW Airport Wi-Fi WiFi SYSTEM USER AGREEMENT Please read the following information carefully before using this service Welcome to the wireless high-speed Intranet and Internet access system (“WiFi System”). This agreement (“Agreement”) governs your rights and responsibilities and our rights and responsibilities relating to the use of the WiFi System (the “Facilities”). This Agreement is…

Terms of Use: Atlanta Airport Wi-Fi (ATL)

Terms of Use: Atlanta Airport Wi-Fi (ATL)

THE CITY OF ATLANTA HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WI-FI SYSTEM –USER AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY Please read the following information carefully before using this service. You may not use the service without accepting the Wi-Fi System User Agreement and Acceptable Use Policy. Welcome to the Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access System (“Wi-Fi System” or…

Terms of Service:  WiFi SLC Airport

Terms of Service: WiFi SLC Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport Free Wi-Fi Terms and Conditions of Use Please read the following information carefully before using this service Welcome to the wireless high-speed Internet access system (“Wi-Fi System” or “Service) at Salt Lake City International Airport. These “Terms and Conditions of Use”, govern your rights and responsibilities as user (“user”) and…

Terms of Service: WiFi Boise-Idaho Airport

Terms of Service: WiFi Boise-Idaho Airport

BOI – Open Wireless Terms and Conditions Wireless Usage Terms and Conditions: Welcome, please read the following: Important information concerning legal rights and requirements: To access the Internet through Boise International Airport’s (“BOI”) Open Wireless Access Service, please read the following important legal information and then if you are willing to accept the following terms…

Terms of Service: Starbucks Wifi (Google Fiber)

Terms of Service: Starbucks Wifi (Google Fiber)

Welcome to Starbucks WiFi, provided by Google Last Updated:  August 1, 2013 This free WiFi service provided by Google is a free public non-commercial WiFi service offered in certain Starbucks locations throughout the United States (“This WiFi”). The WiFi equipment and services are provided by Google Fiber Inc., located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View,…

Terms of Service: DoubleTree Hilton Anaheim (AT&T)

Terms of Service: DoubleTree Hilton Anaheim (AT&T)

Terms of Service & Acceptable Use Policy These Terms of Service & Acceptable Use Policy (the “Terms”) govern your use of services provided by AT&T Wi-Fi Services (“Service”). If you connect to the AT&T Wi-Fi service via one of AT&T’s roaming partners, your use of the Service will also be governed by that provider’s Terms…

Agreement: Microsot EventBuilder Privacy Statement

Agreement: Microsot EventBuilder Privacy Statement

Microsoft Privacy Statements Customers & Partners EventBuilder Privacy Statement Last updated: October, 2013 Microsoft is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy statement applies to the data collected by Microsoft through the EventBuilder site (the “Site”) hosted for Microsoft by EventBuilder; it does not apply to other online or offline Microsoft sites, products, services or…

Terms of Service: AT&T Wifi (Dallas Delta SkyClub)

Terms of Service: AT&T Wifi (Dallas Delta SkyClub)

Terms of Service & Acceptable Use Policy These Terms of Service & Acceptable Use Policy (the “Terms”) govern your use of services provided by AT&T Wi-Fi Services (“Service”). If you connect to the AT&T Wi-Fi service via one of AT&T’s roaming partners, your use of the Service will also be governed by that provider’s Terms…

Terms of Service:  Portland International Airport (PDX) Wi-Fi Hotspot Access Service

Terms of Service: Portland International Airport (PDX) Wi-Fi Hotspot Access Service

Important information concerning legal rights, requirements. Read carefully. To access your Internet Service Provider through the Portland International Airport (PDX) Wi-Fi Hotspot Access Service, please read the following important legal information and then click the YES button to get started if you are willing to accept the following terms and conditions of use: Your Warnings…

Terms of Service  WiFi: Seattle Airport (SEA)

Terms of Service WiFi: Seattle Airport (SEA)

Seattle Tacoma International Airport WI-FI SYSTEM USER AGREEMENT Please read the following information carefully before clicking “I agree” and using this service. Welcome to the wireless high-speed Intranet and Internet access system (“Wi-Fi System”) at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (“Airport”). This agreement (“Agreement”) governs your rights and responsibilities and our rights and responsibilities relating to…

Terms of Services: McCarran Airport

Terms of Services: McCarran Airport

McCarran Wi-Fi Terms and Conditions of Use Welcome to the wireless high-speed Internet access system (�Wi-Fi System�) at McCarran International Airport. These Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Agreement”)govern your rights and responsibilities and our rights and responsibilities relating to the use of the Wi-Fi System at McCarran International Airport (the �Facilities�). Please read the…

Terms of Service: StarBucks WiFi (Google)

Terms of Service: StarBucks WiFi (Google)

Welcome to Starbucks WiFi, provided by Google Last Updated:  August 1, 2013 This free WiFi service provided by Google is a free public non-commercial WiFi service offered in certain Starbucks locations throughout the United States (“This WiFi”). The WiFi equipment and services are provided by Google Fiber Inc., located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View,…

Internet Access Terms: Starwoods Hotels

Internet Access Terms: Starwoods Hotels

STARWOOD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INTERNET USE IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT THAT YOU AGREE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS THROUGH USE By using these services (the “Services”), you agree to all terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. The Hotel…

VPN Service is a Must Have Today
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VPN Service is a Must Have Today

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)  is a technology that  enables a computer to send and receive data across a network  by establishing a connection through the use of dedicated connections, virtual tunneling protocols, or traffic encryption. The basic principle is that once you establish a secure connection,  the server handles all of your internet on the back-end which secure…

Tweets for January to August 2014

Tweets for January to August 2014

My Twitter tweets (@jorper98) for above mentioned period follow: Date:Time (UTC)   Tweet 08-30-2014   5 reasons a small Windows tablet might be in your future | PCWorld http://t.co/IIllmzjS8i 08-30-2014   Unexpected: The State Of The Smartphone Market http://t.co/Gx3RTHusjX 08-30-2014   Interesting read: 8 things you didnt know about Shark Tank. http://t.co/LkVY2vJ3sT 08-28-2014   The…

STARWOOD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INTERNET USE

STARWOOD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INTERNET USE

  IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT THAT YOU AGREE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS THROUGH USE By using these services (the “Services”), you agree to all terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. The Hotel reserves the right, in its sole…

Technology Infrastructure Managed as Code

Technology Infrastructure Managed as Code

I have been involved in Technology Management for much of my professional life.   I have helped people in many type of organizations (small, medium, large and global) manage their technology improvements, migrations and transformations including PCs, Internet, virtualization, and as of late, cloud-based infrastructures… I have seen what it takes organizations adopt, transform and shift…

Tweets for May 2013  to December 2013

Tweets for May 2013 to December 2013

My Twitter tweets (@jorper98)  for above mentioned period follow: Date:Time (UTC)   Tweet 12-13-2013   Chromecast Gets 10 New Apps, Including Songza, VEVO, And Revision 3 http://t.co/IjC2HKcXyM 12-13-2013   By 2016, Most New IT Spending Will Be In The Cloud http://t.co/yH3B0Hcfj6 12-10-2013   DropBox CEO Drew Houston Explains How To Become A Leader Quickly http://t.co/GEzGREonUb 12-02-2013  …

Working with Elementary OS
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Working with Elementary OS

I have several older computers that serve different purposes around the house..  File Server,  Media Server,  etc…   With Microsoft XP coming to an end in April 2014,  I have been exploring alternatives  as Windows 8 nor 7 are viable options…   Again, these are not my primary devices, just single-purpose additional devices which for some reason…