Comments on: Irish Tech Vapourware – Making a list

By: bernard

bernard — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:40:28 +0000

Correction: Genesis Europe ISP was around in 2000-ish

By: bernard

bernard — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:39:40 +0000

I think for me the best was the Cork telecoms crowd whos name escapes me now.

They launched to a big fanfare, *never* *ever* did anything but managed to suck alot of people in.

They were going to get zillions of MeggerBites broadband Internet access down the lines back in 1997-8ish.

At the time I was on the Linux.ie users list and someone there was working/consulting/receiting magical prayers for them.

The guy was unable to tell anyone anything, “proprietary advanced telecommunications software” and other such good phrases. I think the guy took a real hit to his cred.

I wish I could remember the name..21st century something? I know I have a leaflet at home somewhere from them.

Ah, the Internet is great: Genesis (Europe) ISP..thats the name..and they were “offering” 45Mbit to the home…over phoneline…

They rock’ed.

By: Fergus

Fergus — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:36:52 +0000

Let’s hear it for Rondomondo.

Described as “Ireland’s first dedicated digital media venture”, Rondomondo was launched in 1999 by Telecom Eireann.

Alfie Kane, Telecom Eireann’s then chief executive, said: “With Rondomondo our aim is to move beyond the Internet and embrace the new media of the Information Age”.

Rondomondo’s boss Barry O’Neill said: “Rondomondo will build brands and content that will transcend limitations of print, TV and Internet, leading to dynamic convergent titles…”.

Bless.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:03:04 +0000

Errr, Orbo?

By: Twenty Major

Twenty Major — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:03:07 +0000

Grainne Seoige.

By: Gav Reilly

Gav Reilly — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:58:56 +0000

If it’s the loose ‘technology’ idea, then those nedap e-voting machines.

It’s still on the way… promise…

By: Conor O'Neill

Conor O'Neill — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:25:17 +0000

I actually used a Unison box a few years back and it wasn’t a total nightmare. Could have been a winner if we’d had broadband at the time and it was free/ad-supported. The idea of a browser-only appliance still makes sense particularly in a tiny form factor.

By: Grandad

Grandad — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:22:24 +0000

Anything that actually works without breaking down or crashing all the time?

By: MacDara

MacDara — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:02:11 +0000

Quick question . why would my internet shut down every time a cross over a Snap shot link.

By: Bernie Goldbach

Bernie Goldbach — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:34:16 +0000

Secure mobile telephony for Gardai on the beat.