Nearly all the week I spent in Vladivostok, so many things in this release due to the city. For example, in Vladivostok, is often dictated by a number like: 2321111 MTS, and do not say all the numbers. It is convenient to understand who you call on any network operator.During
the trip, I sincerely tried to run the project FireFox OS, which is
created as an alternative to modern operating systems such as Android. For smartphones and tablets. Up
to this point, I tried this OS on the device, but want to play on the
computer, realized that the process is so complex, thorny and
non-obvious that the cast on the second day, all attempts. It is precisely that it is not necessary. The
company, which wants to create something that would be perceived by
people to think about them from the outset, rather than creating
something for the developers, which, however, judging by the comments on
the forums, too, did not understand the whole sequence of steps to run
the emulator. In a word, not done for the people. But this is just one of those, there were many such, in this issue focus on only a few.
UFO over Russia - my experience
The strongest impression of the week for me was Transaero flight to Vladivostok. About the company modestly keep silent because I use it very rarely and only at times when no other flights. Call myself a regular user of Transaero can not - I fly again, maybe twice a year. Based on the fact that in a month I had 5.6 visits, Transaero share in them is negligible.The first shock for me was the equipment Boeing 777-300, which control panels are made entertainment center on Android. Large screens are built into the seat in front, but the remote is in your arm. This unassuming plastic box on the screen where I saw the usual menu of Android-smartphone interface version 2.3. After a short study settings, and it appears to me that the Archos 43, are just considerably transformed his appearance. My neighbor, someone from the soul the body worked on, he just smashed.However, the fact that I have this board is not broken, do not say that it works. Connection with the system it does not have cable, which it is attached does not work. You can watch local files that are stored in memory, but you can not do more. I was not comfortable asking a neighbor to pull out of his control, to dissect the patient, because he, unlike me, was the custom, unofficial firmware Android. I saw it on the screen load.Does a good idea to take a sample Android-smartphone as a remote control entertainment center in the plane? To my taste, the idea is not a failure, and it depends entirely on the implementation. For example, in this particular case, this implementation deserves censure. Close the console armrest in a niche heavily, he continues to work and heated. There is no connection to the screen is not, however, my observation of the business class passengers have shown that the most popular request was to screen approximately Fill all white light saver disabled. Some "lucky" screens are turned off, and then they were constructed on the back of the chair makeshift curtain, because that looked through a glowing screen.My attempt to order a movie from downloading from the remote central control has failed. I was given a booklet with movies, but the fact that it describes, on board just was not there. In the end, spat, and decided that an attempt to see the old movies - not such a good idea and have a nap.While comfortably arranged, could not let go of the idea that using your smartphone as a remote control - the idea is correct. You can create a very flexible solution that will not cost millions, but it will give new opportunities and give the company an image carrier technology. In my example, Transaero could make an image of "stick-rope," because, in the opinion of staff, these consoles break after the first flight, and work with them is impossible. Something like that.
Placing a pillow under my head, I settled down to sleep. In the headphones sounded my favorite band, the dream was in some moments. Suddenly the phone from which the music was playing, he began to vibrate in his pocket, and the headphones come sounds of SMS-messages. Dream as if by magic, because I thought that the phone just gave some interesting crashes. Pulling it out of my pocket, I was surprised. My phone was hooked at an altitude of 10 kilometers of any network, for some reason, noting it as a roaming (and this over the territory of Russia). However, in the SMS, I found this following message:It turns out that the Transaero began providing communications services on board the aircraft, and I missed that moment! In early 2011, Aeroflot with Megafon launched the service on two planes in Russia, it was the first test, and then a commercial operation, I wrote about it here.Amazing Stories is that Aeroflot has not expanded the number of aircraft that provide this service. For example, in the U.S. on board a Delta aircraft availability of Wi-Fi has become habitual, routine stuff. We are perceived as something special. The fact that Transaero had this service, I had absolutely nothing is known.I tried to send SMS-messages, and they went perfect destination, I soon began to receive responses. A total of ten SMS, each reached almost instantly. I recall that it happened at an altitude of ten kilometers. Trying to connect Wi-Fi has been successful - there was a dialog box from T-Mobile, in which it was possible to pay 500 rubles for an hour or a thousand rubles for the unlimited internet for the duration of the flight. Unfortunately, data entry card system is thrown back and try this kind of connection I could not. Here are the screenshots, as well as to say that even in the running test operation of the service, we can not read pages and avoid gross errors in words.My colleague enthusiastically experimented with the emerging possibilities of communication, and here we declassified one of the attendants, she said, "try our Internet on board?". I was stupid enough to say that not only internet but also mobile phones, in particular, SMS. She immediately went, and all communication has disappeared. Further inquiries were met at the answers that the staff does not know anything about the service, they were not briefed before the flight and so on. By the end of the flight network did not rise more.The press service of Transaero I posted a query about the service, until he received no answer, but happy to introduce you to him when he comes. My statement, which went through the SMS-message to the pre-drill, they are not shown. How can this be, I do not quite understand. It turns out that the cost of messages sent from the aircraft for me is zero. Of course, it remains possible that in the preliminary, technical details of these SMS is not displayed and they will appear later in full detail. But something tells me that this does not happen.What does all this happen? The answer is not an idle question, since this story many dimensions. For example, fairly and responsibly trying to find a license for telecommunications services in Russia for the company or its subsidiaries Transaero, including the aircraft version of this license to other countries. Could not find. I tried to find at least some mention of the fact that such a system test Transaero - also empty.I do not ever fly on airplanes Transaero and I can not say that this is not an isolated case. I just do not have such statistics, and can not be. Another thing is that the airline violated virtually all of the requirements of regulatory authorities in Russia, as well as SORM2. In fact, on board the aircraft when operating a base station can send as SMS, and other communications to any room in the world that will not be controlled by the Russian security services. Mode of paranoia, as in most cases easier to get around at all of SORM in other ways, but none the less.I do not suspect that here it smells like espionage or something so obviously it's just Russian razdolbaystvo. In an old airplane had such equipment, it is unlikely to put extra. Another thing is that someone still has to pay for the satellite channel, and it is not so cheap. Although it is possible that the Transaero agreed on a free period, but that's with whom and how remains a mystery. I hope that members of Transaero answer to my inquiry and talk about what kind of communication mode in which it operates, and so on.Interestingly, I specifically did not pick up a flight to Vladivostok, and aircraft, as well as the airline. Everything happened by chance, the more interesting story. However, for Transaero, it is not so ridiculous and funny. Although it is possible that these small pranks all close their eyes. Here is a unidentified flying operator.
Vladivostok - the fourth-generation communications and just about the connection
Last week in Vladivostok began working on the fourth-generation network Scartel, brand Yota. Yes, one day, on the same network was launched Vodafone service before August 14 of this company are free, you only need to buy a modem. One of the good news is the fact that in the coming days or weeks the cost of modems across the country will decrease (the information solely mine, the company did not confirm it). Someone will provide this service popularity of low or devices, but then everyone sees what he wants to see. In reality, MegaFon plans to submit a number of other devices to networks, LTE, they will begin to appear in the fall. And the range of prices will be quite noticeable, the company creates a line for every budget.Roskomnadzor in Primorsky Krai Megaphone launch of the network said in Vladivostok, a lengthy message on the local site, which stated that the operator has no right to provide services to the fourth generation. It happened just after the working day, without warning the operator and the specific claims. Enchantment post gave that MegaFon is working on a network of Scartel, which was approved Roskomnadzora, and a message about this was on the same site. Within hours, news agencies picked up the news, and later removed in the office of the local site with a message at the central site office wrote that no claims against the operator does not have. The whole situation has arisen solely as a desire of some officials to show their work and involvement in the process.The main thing is that thanks to the launch of Roskomnadzor LTE network in Vladivostok has learned a great number of people, the response of this history was notable. But it is not sounded another theme, which, in my opinion, very important in the aspect of technology development in Russia. This launch Megaphone, and Scartel (which more recently, in theory, the same thing) have shown that the plan to develop a 4G network, not only in cities. Usually a script adaptation of new technologies in Russia is formed as follows: the first stage - the city-one million, then a smaller city, then even less, and so on. In this scenario of MegaFon retreated. Vladivostok is also important in the technical aspect, in terms of mobile communications with the city planning very difficult. The hills on which the streets are mean drastic elevation changes, many buildings are recessed into the ground, covered with concrete wells. Usually, companies tend to leave such severe scenarios for dessert, when all the technology worked and the number of failures tends to zero.On the other hand, the launch of LTE for the month prior to the APEC summit - is also a kind of political move - to demonstrate that Russia is developing new technologies. Given that Scartel was repeatedly seen in the politically verified steps, the idea that clearly came from them. But in the end we get an example of how to develop a 4G network will be in Russia. Not only in cities over one million people, although they are a priority. Several cities will be smaller this standard due in early 2013.At each visit, local journalists, people ask me a traditional question: "Do you think that what we call quality?" Usually, local residents are dissatisfied with the quality of communication, they want to hear an independent assessment. In one day, to assess the quality of communication is almost impossible. For four days in Vladivostok incomplete score gets more weight. I enjoyed both Beeline and MegaFon (first place is occupied by Vodafone is catching up, followed by Beeline - most popular choice of local residents is as follows.) To voice no complaints, despite the fact that the BeeLine until recently had only a third generation network. And in terms of data transmission HSDPA + very happy, especially the presence of almost all parts of the city. I think that mobile internet access is determined by what percentage of those who use it, not so great. The road to the work of up to one hour, at which time the Internet for local residents is not important. Profile of Internet usage is typical for the region - work and home. With an emphasis on work.In comparison with Moscow, the quality of the network and dial-up just a Beeline immeasurably high. This is a forgotten impression of quality communication. In MegaFon in Moscow the situation is better, so the difference in experiences is not so striking, but even then the network is loaded to a lesser extent. There is quite explainable situation that in the regions of the network have a greater margin of strength than in the capital, and therefore the quality of communication in the cities above. Therefore, complaints about the quality of communication is like a giant cork complaints. Come join us in Moscow, and test these plugs. Then a bit of trouble on the road you will be a paradise compared to what is happening in the capital.Finally, a few observations from this trip. MegaFon In China entered the similarity evrotarifa - cheap roaming, which is automatic, no need to connect any options. From Vladivostok to China at hand, and travel is very cheap, so many people are out there often. Many go on the roads along the border, and their phone will automatically connect to Chinese operators, whose signal was higher. Therefore, for the locals automatic roaming turned off some time ago that there were no complaints that the calls cost quite a sum of the other. Few people pay attention to the roaming icon on the phone.At Vodafone, however, re-entered the automatic roaming, as in this case can work evrotarifa analogue (China Unicom - a partner in China). As a compromise, the signal level at the BS along the border have set up so that the phones are not falling out in roaming as often as in the past. In my opinion, these initiatives come from local offices operating companies, are very important. They enhance both competition and opportunities for all and benefit from this regular people.The last point - it is the preferences of local residents about phones. To begin with, that historically in the Far East prefer SUVs, as a rule, this RHD car (in Word, the word "RHD" highlights, and he offers to fix it on the "right", that's the irony of this). The quality of these machines, though many of them and used, very high. From the viewpoint of electronic engineering, all exactly the same good - a lot of Korean art, good brands from China and so on. Prices at Moscow, on something - a smaller one. With clothes and did fine, so many stylish and beautifully dressed girls, I have not met outside the center of Moscow. Under the Hong Kong side, from which many, and brought his clothes, to buy it much cheaper.Description of clothing, machinery, electronics, it is important to understand the level of sensations from the technology, user experience. And here we come to the fun - the standard of living in Vladivostok is not too high, because prices are too high and people tend not to squander money. Your phone is not itself a measure of success, as long as it was the right brand. As such, to this day serves Nokia, as happened historically. While in Moscow, a drop in sales of the brand visible to the naked eye, then away from the capital towards Vladivostok, we will see a fall, which is measured by lower values. This is quite a typical situation, which I have observed many times for different brands. First comes a drop or increase in sales in Moscow, then he dokatyvaetsya to other cities. The more the city, the later it occurs the same processes. But the exception has never been, sooner or later is the same.Interestingly, I observed that sometimes a fracture, a drop in sales in Moscow was replaced by growth next year, but this time in a remote Russian town, in contrast, began a dip in sales. Compare this with the waves can be on the water from a stone, until the wave reaches the edge of the pond in the center of outrage subside.Going back to Vladivostok. Sales of Nokia declined over the last year, but not catastrophically.
UFO over Russia - my experience
The strongest impression of the week for me was Transaero flight to Vladivostok. About the company modestly keep silent because I use it very rarely and only at times when no other flights. Call myself a regular user of Transaero can not - I fly again, maybe twice a year. Based on the fact that in a month I had 5.6 visits, Transaero share in them is negligible.The first shock for me was the equipment Boeing 777-300, which control panels are made entertainment center on Android. Large screens are built into the seat in front, but the remote is in your arm. This unassuming plastic box on the screen where I saw the usual menu of Android-smartphone interface version 2.3. After a short study settings, and it appears to me that the Archos 43, are just considerably transformed his appearance. My neighbor, someone from the soul the body worked on, he just smashed.However, the fact that I have this board is not broken, do not say that it works. Connection with the system it does not have cable, which it is attached does not work. You can watch local files that are stored in memory, but you can not do more. I was not comfortable asking a neighbor to pull out of his control, to dissect the patient, because he, unlike me, was the custom, unofficial firmware Android. I saw it on the screen load.Does a good idea to take a sample Android-smartphone as a remote control entertainment center in the plane? To my taste, the idea is not a failure, and it depends entirely on the implementation. For example, in this particular case, this implementation deserves censure. Close the console armrest in a niche heavily, he continues to work and heated. There is no connection to the screen is not, however, my observation of the business class passengers have shown that the most popular request was to screen approximately Fill all white light saver disabled. Some "lucky" screens are turned off, and then they were constructed on the back of the chair makeshift curtain, because that looked through a glowing screen.My attempt to order a movie from downloading from the remote central control has failed. I was given a booklet with movies, but the fact that it describes, on board just was not there. In the end, spat, and decided that an attempt to see the old movies - not such a good idea and have a nap.While comfortably arranged, could not let go of the idea that using your smartphone as a remote control - the idea is correct. You can create a very flexible solution that will not cost millions, but it will give new opportunities and give the company an image carrier technology. In my example, Transaero could make an image of "stick-rope," because, in the opinion of staff, these consoles break after the first flight, and work with them is impossible. Something like that.
Placing a pillow under my head, I settled down to sleep. In the headphones sounded my favorite band, the dream was in some moments. Suddenly the phone from which the music was playing, he began to vibrate in his pocket, and the headphones come sounds of SMS-messages. Dream as if by magic, because I thought that the phone just gave some interesting crashes. Pulling it out of my pocket, I was surprised. My phone was hooked at an altitude of 10 kilometers of any network, for some reason, noting it as a roaming (and this over the territory of Russia). However, in the SMS, I found this following message:It turns out that the Transaero began providing communications services on board the aircraft, and I missed that moment! In early 2011, Aeroflot with Megafon launched the service on two planes in Russia, it was the first test, and then a commercial operation, I wrote about it here.Amazing Stories is that Aeroflot has not expanded the number of aircraft that provide this service. For example, in the U.S. on board a Delta aircraft availability of Wi-Fi has become habitual, routine stuff. We are perceived as something special. The fact that Transaero had this service, I had absolutely nothing is known.I tried to send SMS-messages, and they went perfect destination, I soon began to receive responses. A total of ten SMS, each reached almost instantly. I recall that it happened at an altitude of ten kilometers. Trying to connect Wi-Fi has been successful - there was a dialog box from T-Mobile, in which it was possible to pay 500 rubles for an hour or a thousand rubles for the unlimited internet for the duration of the flight. Unfortunately, data entry card system is thrown back and try this kind of connection I could not. Here are the screenshots, as well as to say that even in the running test operation of the service, we can not read pages and avoid gross errors in words.My colleague enthusiastically experimented with the emerging possibilities of communication, and here we declassified one of the attendants, she said, "try our Internet on board?". I was stupid enough to say that not only internet but also mobile phones, in particular, SMS. She immediately went, and all communication has disappeared. Further inquiries were met at the answers that the staff does not know anything about the service, they were not briefed before the flight and so on. By the end of the flight network did not rise more.The press service of Transaero I posted a query about the service, until he received no answer, but happy to introduce you to him when he comes. My statement, which went through the SMS-message to the pre-drill, they are not shown. How can this be, I do not quite understand. It turns out that the cost of messages sent from the aircraft for me is zero. Of course, it remains possible that in the preliminary, technical details of these SMS is not displayed and they will appear later in full detail. But something tells me that this does not happen.What does all this happen? The answer is not an idle question, since this story many dimensions. For example, fairly and responsibly trying to find a license for telecommunications services in Russia for the company or its subsidiaries Transaero, including the aircraft version of this license to other countries. Could not find. I tried to find at least some mention of the fact that such a system test Transaero - also empty.I do not ever fly on airplanes Transaero and I can not say that this is not an isolated case. I just do not have such statistics, and can not be. Another thing is that the airline violated virtually all of the requirements of regulatory authorities in Russia, as well as SORM2. In fact, on board the aircraft when operating a base station can send as SMS, and other communications to any room in the world that will not be controlled by the Russian security services. Mode of paranoia, as in most cases easier to get around at all of SORM in other ways, but none the less.I do not suspect that here it smells like espionage or something so obviously it's just Russian razdolbaystvo. In an old airplane had such equipment, it is unlikely to put extra. Another thing is that someone still has to pay for the satellite channel, and it is not so cheap. Although it is possible that the Transaero agreed on a free period, but that's with whom and how remains a mystery. I hope that members of Transaero answer to my inquiry and talk about what kind of communication mode in which it operates, and so on.Interestingly, I specifically did not pick up a flight to Vladivostok, and aircraft, as well as the airline. Everything happened by chance, the more interesting story. However, for Transaero, it is not so ridiculous and funny. Although it is possible that these small pranks all close their eyes. Here is a unidentified flying operator.
Vladivostok - the fourth-generation communications and just about the connection
Last week in Vladivostok began working on the fourth-generation network Scartel, brand Yota. Yes, one day, on the same network was launched Vodafone service before August 14 of this company are free, you only need to buy a modem. One of the good news is the fact that in the coming days or weeks the cost of modems across the country will decrease (the information solely mine, the company did not confirm it). Someone will provide this service popularity of low or devices, but then everyone sees what he wants to see. In reality, MegaFon plans to submit a number of other devices to networks, LTE, they will begin to appear in the fall. And the range of prices will be quite noticeable, the company creates a line for every budget.Roskomnadzor in Primorsky Krai Megaphone launch of the network said in Vladivostok, a lengthy message on the local site, which stated that the operator has no right to provide services to the fourth generation. It happened just after the working day, without warning the operator and the specific claims. Enchantment post gave that MegaFon is working on a network of Scartel, which was approved Roskomnadzora, and a message about this was on the same site. Within hours, news agencies picked up the news, and later removed in the office of the local site with a message at the central site office wrote that no claims against the operator does not have. The whole situation has arisen solely as a desire of some officials to show their work and involvement in the process.The main thing is that thanks to the launch of Roskomnadzor LTE network in Vladivostok has learned a great number of people, the response of this history was notable. But it is not sounded another theme, which, in my opinion, very important in the aspect of technology development in Russia. This launch Megaphone, and Scartel (which more recently, in theory, the same thing) have shown that the plan to develop a 4G network, not only in cities. Usually a script adaptation of new technologies in Russia is formed as follows: the first stage - the city-one million, then a smaller city, then even less, and so on. In this scenario of MegaFon retreated. Vladivostok is also important in the technical aspect, in terms of mobile communications with the city planning very difficult. The hills on which the streets are mean drastic elevation changes, many buildings are recessed into the ground, covered with concrete wells. Usually, companies tend to leave such severe scenarios for dessert, when all the technology worked and the number of failures tends to zero.On the other hand, the launch of LTE for the month prior to the APEC summit - is also a kind of political move - to demonstrate that Russia is developing new technologies. Given that Scartel was repeatedly seen in the politically verified steps, the idea that clearly came from them. But in the end we get an example of how to develop a 4G network will be in Russia. Not only in cities over one million people, although they are a priority. Several cities will be smaller this standard due in early 2013.At each visit, local journalists, people ask me a traditional question: "Do you think that what we call quality?" Usually, local residents are dissatisfied with the quality of communication, they want to hear an independent assessment. In one day, to assess the quality of communication is almost impossible. For four days in Vladivostok incomplete score gets more weight. I enjoyed both Beeline and MegaFon (first place is occupied by Vodafone is catching up, followed by Beeline - most popular choice of local residents is as follows.) To voice no complaints, despite the fact that the BeeLine until recently had only a third generation network. And in terms of data transmission HSDPA + very happy, especially the presence of almost all parts of the city. I think that mobile internet access is determined by what percentage of those who use it, not so great. The road to the work of up to one hour, at which time the Internet for local residents is not important. Profile of Internet usage is typical for the region - work and home. With an emphasis on work.In comparison with Moscow, the quality of the network and dial-up just a Beeline immeasurably high. This is a forgotten impression of quality communication. In MegaFon in Moscow the situation is better, so the difference in experiences is not so striking, but even then the network is loaded to a lesser extent. There is quite explainable situation that in the regions of the network have a greater margin of strength than in the capital, and therefore the quality of communication in the cities above. Therefore, complaints about the quality of communication is like a giant cork complaints. Come join us in Moscow, and test these plugs. Then a bit of trouble on the road you will be a paradise compared to what is happening in the capital.Finally, a few observations from this trip. MegaFon In China entered the similarity evrotarifa - cheap roaming, which is automatic, no need to connect any options. From Vladivostok to China at hand, and travel is very cheap, so many people are out there often. Many go on the roads along the border, and their phone will automatically connect to Chinese operators, whose signal was higher. Therefore, for the locals automatic roaming turned off some time ago that there were no complaints that the calls cost quite a sum of the other. Few people pay attention to the roaming icon on the phone.At Vodafone, however, re-entered the automatic roaming, as in this case can work evrotarifa analogue (China Unicom - a partner in China). As a compromise, the signal level at the BS along the border have set up so that the phones are not falling out in roaming as often as in the past. In my opinion, these initiatives come from local offices operating companies, are very important. They enhance both competition and opportunities for all and benefit from this regular people.The last point - it is the preferences of local residents about phones. To begin with, that historically in the Far East prefer SUVs, as a rule, this RHD car (in Word, the word "RHD" highlights, and he offers to fix it on the "right", that's the irony of this). The quality of these machines, though many of them and used, very high. From the viewpoint of electronic engineering, all exactly the same good - a lot of Korean art, good brands from China and so on. Prices at Moscow, on something - a smaller one. With clothes and did fine, so many stylish and beautifully dressed girls, I have not met outside the center of Moscow. Under the Hong Kong side, from which many, and brought his clothes, to buy it much cheaper.Description of clothing, machinery, electronics, it is important to understand the level of sensations from the technology, user experience. And here we come to the fun - the standard of living in Vladivostok is not too high, because prices are too high and people tend not to squander money. Your phone is not itself a measure of success, as long as it was the right brand. As such, to this day serves Nokia, as happened historically. While in Moscow, a drop in sales of the brand visible to the naked eye, then away from the capital towards Vladivostok, we will see a fall, which is measured by lower values. This is quite a typical situation, which I have observed many times for different brands. First comes a drop or increase in sales in Moscow, then he dokatyvaetsya to other cities. The more the city, the later it occurs the same processes. But the exception has never been, sooner or later is the same.Interestingly, I observed that sometimes a fracture, a drop in sales in Moscow was replaced by growth next year, but this time in a remote Russian town, in contrast, began a dip in sales. Compare this with the waves can be on the water from a stone, until the wave reaches the edge of the pond in the center of outrage subside.Going back to Vladivostok. Sales of Nokia declined over the last year, but not catastrophically.
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