I haven't posted in so long, not sure I remember how... anyway, what the heck - it IS april fools day after all

yeah. that's EXACTLY what we need is more government interference with business, and the way they operate. (see SSA, USPS, dept of education, etc) since they do such a great job at what they manage already.

Don't suggest that "the government" can do a better job because, when it comes to cyber security especially, it's track record is spotty, at best.

and I don't think the government can or will do a better job of tracking or monitoring anything - given their track record on any government operation.

...something that I would consider worth the minor sacrifice to a small segment of the market. ... unless you happen to be in that small segment on the market, which I'm sure you don't.

... and gets modded Interesting on top of it. nice.

"Replace the word "cop" with "black person" and"
you'd have the ACLU and everyone else beating your head against the concrete before you could finish the statement

ditto. could not have been said any better. the IT guy is there for 1 purpose, 1 purpose only - supporting end users. end of story.

I would think that most ISP's/cellular providers that offer this solution would allow you a small window (10 - 14 days) to try it out, during which if you don't like it, you can return it with no obligation

eggggsss zactly

cuz all those orgs ( * AA ) tell us they are. they would never mislead us. yeah. right.

Thanks Bill - enjoy your retirement.

yes, and please accept our gratitude for your inventiveness and security consciousness, and this token of free flights anywhere.

Seriously, THINK OF THE CHILDREN!

Exactly. think of the children...

I am. and I think I'd like to see the photos and judge for myself

IMO, it's not at all about the technology that's used. it's about the quality of education students get. that is not dependent upon technology but rather upon those teaching class.

IMO, what is needed to really "fix" education is something like school choice and merit pay for teachers. we have so many choices in other areas, but granted not all. but, in those where choice is available, the provider witht he best overall product/service usually wins out, because of competition. why is there no competition among schools for the best and brightest students based on school performance?

allow school choice for parents and students. that will show which schools are doing well, and which are not. maybe then, someone will get motivated to improve the quality of the service they provide.

this must be a feature of this new obama presidency. yeah, that's it, a feature!

since this is /. the above statement applies how ?