4 Days Vacation Is More Than I Usually Get

Sean — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 17:32:00 +0200

So I had a few days off before classes started. As this was 4 more days than I usually get, I decided to sleep in, play video games, and hang out with people before things got back into full swing.

Right now, I have various things I need to get done and am working towards doing them all. Work term report (just needs a little spit and polish now), TigerEvents initial public release (I’ll have a big story on that later), planning the social events on the term (the more I get done now, the sooner things fall into place), various other things…....

But I have decided to cut down. A chair position I was nominated for? Sorry, no time. The Inform stuff I was doing, which included a proof of concept, two presentations, and a DCSI abstract (which reminds me, I need to rework that abstract just a bit before this Friday)? Well, as interesting as it was, I am not interested in the joining it with a 3D engine. As all my work was pro bono, I have decided I can no longer give it the proper attention and would like to redirect my efforts elsewhere.

Classes are good so far. Networking and Crypto are so far just a review of Network Security, but the syllabii DO say they will be covering more. Initiating the Technology Venture (revamped Entrepreunership class) I don’t have an opinion for yet. But having no tests is a plus. Intro to the History of Science? I need to remember to arrive early and get a seat near the front to aid in comprehension.

I’m still stuck with Aliant. Due to wiring Eastlink can’t put high speed internet in my building. No internet = no Sean. But Aliant is slowly getting on the ball. I mean, when people call me, they hear ringing, as opposed to a ‘this number is no longer in service’ message. Too bad I don’t have a dial tone in my apartment. Doubly so as my buzzer is supposed to be tied into my phone. Aliant has assured me that a technician will be by tomorrow and I will be able to make calls. Will my internet be working, or will they have forgotten to connect that again?

All in all, once the above problems are taken care of, this should be a really awesome term. I am looking forward to it.

Aliant, Infuriatingly Consistent

Sean — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 17:04:00 +0200

Back in the day of being a 1st year student, new to the city and its ways I entered into a pact with Aliant for them to give me phone service and me to give them money. Over the years, I found it was easier in many ways to just switch my phone service over to my new residence, keeping my phone number and options. Almost always, however, my high speed internet fails to be switched over properly (and is always the result of it not being switched properly at the main switch, which they discover after sending out a tech).

This year, however, was quite a different experience. Yes, this year Aliant decided to go all out and screw up my phone transfer completely. Anyone calling my phone number gets a message stating that the number has been moved to a new number. Calling this new number gives a message stating that the number is not currently in service. I have no dial tone at my apartment either, so things are completely messed up.

The worst parts are thus: I called Aliant over a week ago, before my business trip to New Jersey. After explaining what I wanted and giving my new address, I was informed that things would indeed be switched over and that there should be no problems. After spending an evening moving the day I fly back into the city, I happily discover that, yes, I have no dial tone. And then, since I am unable to make it to a phone right away, I will have to wait until Tuesday to call Aliant (it’s Labor Day weekend after all) in order to find out what exactly is wrong. Considering that we will now be entering the time of new students wanting new phones, does anyone want to place bets on when I will actually get phone service restored?

Actually, does anyone have any opinions of Eastlink vs Aliant? If my phone problems can’t be resolved quickly, it might be worth my while, both timewise and financially, to switch over to Eastlink as my communications provider.

Crazy Or Genius?: Tag aliant

4 Days Vacation Is More Than I Usually Get

Aliant, Infuriatingly Consistent