Get from here: http://servicemyphone.motorola.com/iden/support/software/html/firmware_utility.html#

Over a year ago, I posted when Motorola released the R7F.00.04. I've posted the new read me littered with changes from R7F.00.04. We don't have a more robust changelog from Moto, but this will at least tell us what areas have and have not changed.
According to Sprint, the update corrects the following: Addresses issues with GPS, PTT, device registry, character coding, HTTPS connectivity, and Java.

From the read me
- Update i335 software to version R7F.00.05 from R7F.00.04
- Update codeplug to version 6A.04.01 (no change)
- Update flashstrap to version FS7Fv00.26 from FS7fv00.24
- Update CSD to version CXX.06.15 based on the service provider from CXX.06.14
- Update font pack to version 7F.00.07.00 (no change)
- Update French/Spanish/Portuguese/Arabic/Hebrew language pack to version 7F.00.30.02 (no change)
- Update carrier pack to version 7F.00.09.00 (no change)
- Update theme pack to version 7F.00.08.00 (no change) but Sprint, So Linc, Asia Generic, Brazil, Telus, MIRS, KTP Korea, Peru, PTC Saudi, Mexico to 7F.00.08.01 and Boost to 7F.00.08.04
- If the user chooses to update phone with default java applications, restores the default java applications (the user must manually delete any previous java applications).

As always, I just like bigger numbers on my versions



Update: Added more detailed changelog from Sprint

I started reading the Acceptable Use Policy for comcast, and it obviously states you cannot host a server. So I decided to go hunting for a way to do this through Comcast. I didn't see it specifically say the policy for residential. An interesting story unfolds, read on

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user Peter_ has entered room
analyst Lhunette has entered room

Lhunette> Hello Peter_, Thank you for contacting Comcast Live Chat Support. My name is Lhunette. Please give me one moment to review your information.

Lhunette> How are you today?

Peter>Good, how about you Lhunette?

Lhunette> It's nice to hear that you are doing good, I'm great, thanks for asking...

Lhunette> I'll be very glad to further assist you with your concern.

Peter> Thanks, I'm reading your acceptable use policy here: http://www.comcast.net/terms/use/

Peter> It mentions I cannot host a server

Lhunette> I see.

Peter> If I am to purchase your service, this is something I require. Does this policy apply to all tiers? business and residential?

Lhunette> Peter, if you want to host a server then you need to sign up for Comcast Commercial account.

Peter> okay, where do i find information on this?

Lhunette> Peter, I can get you the contact number for our Businesss Department.

Peter> no thank you, i'd prefer to research on line

Lhunette> Okay.

Peter> i found businessclass.comcast.net, i will look here

Lhunette> Okay, sure..

Peter> I do not see prices on the site, do i need to call to get information?

Lhunette> Yes, you need to call to obtain the information Trudy as we do not have it here in our end.

Lhunette> To speak with a Business Account Executive, please call contact number at 1-800-316-1619.

Peter> my name is Peter..

Lhunette> Sorry.

Lhunette> I apologize.

Peter> well thanks for the information Lhunette. I'll call them and see how expensive it will be

Lhunette> You're very most welcome, Peter....

Lhunette> I'm glad that I'm able to address your concern for today. Would there be anything else I can further assist you?

Peter> Nope, copy and paste you later

Lhunette>

Lhunette> It's my pleasure to be able to serve you.

Peter> toodles

Lhunette> Do you like to watch full TV shows and movies online? If so, go to www.fancast.com or enjoy playing games online by visiting http://www.comcast.net/games/?cid=NET_49_49 to enjoy the variety of games stored.

Peter> always good to spam people as they contact support....

Lhunette> Oh, I'm sorry for that Peter. But we just let you know some free features that you can enjoy from Comcast...

Lhunette> Thank you for bringing Comcast into your home! Get a  big savings by signing up Triple Play or add Comcast Digital Voice service. And enjoy unlimited nationwide calling, 12 popular calling features with Voicemail! Please visit www.comcast.com site for more details.  Kindly answer the 3 short survery questions after clicking on the End Session button. Have a great day and be safe!

Peter> haha, it just keeps on coming....

Lhunette> Happy Holidays!

Peter> Merry Christmas

Lhunette> smile

Lhunette> good bye!

Lhunette>Analyst has closed chat and left the room

IDEN has been an on and off again relationship with Sprint. Even Dan Hesse (CEO) admitted that Nextel was a mistake.

To bridge the IDEN/CDMA PTT gap, Sprint has tried a few things:
1) PowerSource - Additional IDEN radio in phone for PTT
2) QCHAT - PTT data link to IDEN over CDMA

Sprint has now announced that #2 is no longer an option. Which means that my dream of a PTT CDMA WinMo Phone on Sprint is dismal unless they feel like dropping in an IDEN radio in the device. That would be an interesting HTC phone.....

Even the IDEN Blackberry is not too inviting. 3G is so plentiful on other devices. Why would I want to take a business/multimedia device like that on a network that is in the data stone age?

I personally think they're trying to distance themselves from the network as much as possible for a sell off. But this is pure speculation. Being constantly disappointed, I figure this would be the next logical move. Who would pick Nextel up anyway?



http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-preparing-to-discontinue-qchat-in-favor-of-iden-again-9564/

Thanks to EngadgetHD, I've been made aware that the ATI DCT (Digital Cable Tuner) update has finally been released.
We're now up to 1.19.12

Did this on Windows7x64

1) Installing via Windows Update. Not available directly from AMD/ATI

2. Curious. Says it is installed, but it didn't update my firmeware. Guess I'll aimlessly restart the computer before I start getting too upset



3. Upon reboot, it automatically starts updating both of my DCTs. I can hear it restart each tuner after it flashes each



4. Confirmed on device homepage


5. Confirmed by recording a show. Family Guy was before the update. You can see it is DRM protected. You should be able to record a show after the update with no DRM

Date: October 26, 2009
Show: Castle
Episode: Vampire Weekend

Alexis Castle: Didn't you wear that like 5 years ago?
Richard Castle: so?
Alexis Castle: so don't you think you should move on?
Richard Castle: I like it

The movie Serenity was released roughly 4 years ago, close enough. 4 years = like 5 years

Nathan as Mal in Serenity. Based off of Firefly TV show

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3796605184/tt0379786

 

Costume in "Castle"

 

 

 

Edit: and yes, there is a Buffy reference! Joss Whedon is getting some extra airtime this week!

Our man Ben @ EngadgetHD has been live blogging from CEDIA

He has brought us OFFICIAL great news!

1. Media Center will officially support SDV for CableCard Tuners
2. CableCard tuners will work on ANY PC! No longer has to be an OEM machine! (I had to use a refurbed Sony VGX-XL3)

Source: EngadgetHD

To the enthusiasts out there that are familiar with this, you're probably freaking out at the possibilities. As for the rest of you who think I'm a nutter, I'll translate. Media Center lately has had an uncertain fate. No one knew what the future for Media Center held since manufactures were ceasing production of extenders and CableCard DRM made life so horrible, that only the enthusiasts knew how to use it.

With DRM being relaxed, any consumer can add a CableCard tuner, and extending the product life of current CableCard tuners with the newly added SDV support -> a spark of life has been put back into Media Center! It means MS really hasn't forgot about us at TGB.

I'm sure there will be more information to come. But as there is a new hope for Media Center, they still have a lot of work to do to expand their audience beyond the enthusiasts.

Happy Tuesday! Chris Lanier is a great source for Media Center information. He posted this last week http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/archive/2009/09/03/1720490.aspx

I've been so busy that I almost missed it!

I've complained in the past about CableCards and the DRM that ensues: http://www.peterf.net/blog/2008/10/10/WhyIsCableCardDRMBad.aspx

Chris's information comes in two flavors:
A: Next firmware will support SDV (switched digital video)
B: Next firmware will support relaxed DRM on specific channels

Now while nothing is final until I see it on my tuners and working, this is a bright ray of sunshine coming for those of us in this deep hole. By "us", I mean the early adopters that knew they could get screwed at any moment since there was no public roadmap on how to handle different cable TV specifications.

What does this mean?

• Current ATI DCT owners will not get left behind as their Cable Operator moves to SDV
• Many current owners will be able to get the same channels as their Tivo/Cable operator box
  
• All recordings will no longer be laced with DRM (only recordings that are requested to have DRM will be laced)
• Opens a window for DCT users to watch TV episodes on other computers since the extender model was the only way to watch DCT DRM laced shows previously. You will be able to watch DRM-less recordings on other computers

I expect all of this to be Windows 7 only. Always good to support Vista, but I won't complain.

The above photo is a user created gif to obviously explain the difference. See the originals here: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/25/microsoft-sucks-at-photoshop/

Engadget thinks Microsoft sucks at Photoshop. I think they did a pretty good job. Just a bit tasteless. The offending site has been modified to reflect the original