2010-08-31 13:55:11
Operational Miscellany
I. Connectivity Problems
The upload of LISTen:
An LISNews.org Podcast -- Episode #118 took an unusual
path. Due to complications arising relative to throughput provided
by Time Warner Cable for cable broadband, alternative uploading
methodology was required. This unfortunately caused the actual
audio payload to go up first before the show notes could be added.
Using the normal Time Warner Cable connection resulted in time-outs
attempting to upload to the LISNews Drupal implementation.
How did this work? Frankly a Nokia E71x smartphone
with access to
GPRS data service from AT&T (not the same as 3G and
definitely slower) was the transport layer for uploading. In terms
of client software, Opera Mobile was used on the handset. Cut and
paste into Opera
Mobile was not conveniently available to paste the prepared
show post text.
Even though the GPRS throughput was slow and 3G service on AT&T
is not offered locally, the measured speed still outstripped the
cable modem. This was not an optimal way to publish an episode.
Circumstances of the communications failure are being
investigated.
II. OhioLinuxFest 2010
Apparently I will be speaking
there soon. There is at least one
other presentation I would like to observe while there.
III. Scheduling interviews
In light of the Atlantic hurricane season being active, work is
underway to get interview subjects relative to disaster response
who can speak to how soon one should help send relief supplies to
fellow librarians after an event.
IV. Carriage Inquiries
Radio carriage inquiries have been mailed to WIUP, WCUC, WBWC, and
95bFM. No replies have been received yet.
