couldnt find threads telling how this was going, Earl any idea since it implied by tuesday we would know how its going.
Even though it doesn't "seem" like a big deal.Dusty said:I don't get why OTA is such a big deal for D* that they are more cautious about it than other releases.
Given that, do you have a feel yet for how much longer they're going to let the original group play with it before they begin rolling out to others?Earl Bonovich said:Even though it doesn't "seem" like a big deal.
A lot of "code" change where done underneath the hood.
What might seem "small" on top, has significant impact underneath.
In a general sense... soon.Sharkie_Fan said:Given that, do you have a feel yet for how much longer they're going to let the original group play with it before they begin rolling out to others?
I haven't seen an update from you so I am assuming you haven't received one from D* - or that the update you have received isn't ready for public consumption.
Just in a broad, general sense, do you have a gut feeling on this? Soon? Very Soon? Not until a certain very hot place is bombarded by snow and icicles?
As Yogi Berra said, "It's like deja vu all over again."Earl Bonovich said:In a general sense... soon.
But you are right, I have not received an update on the "update"
I thought it was just a "toggle"?Earl Bonovich said:Even though it doesn't "seem" like a big deal.
A lot of "code" change where done underneath the hood.
What might seem "small" on top, has significant impact underneath.
It was just a toggle, but that toggle allowed people access to code segments they didn't have access to before.mikewolf13 said:I thought it was just a "toggle"?
i love that word....toggle....
At least it appears to be a less "eventful" release than others have been...
I wouldn't worry too much about support. They have support centers in India for a reason and they don't have a holiday for Christmas in India.Dusty said:I am worried if we do't get it this week, there will be perfect excuse not to roll it out until 2007. Christmas is around the corner and there won't be enought staff around to handle potential issues and all.
Yes, but I am afraid the thinking logic is there won't be engineers around to do a new release in case urgent fixes are necessary. To avoid being call back during the holidays, they may as well just bag everything for a while.bonscott87 said:I wouldn't worry too much about support. They have support centers in India for a reason and they don't have a holiday for Christmas in India.
lamontcranston said:I have to be honest here, I think they should roll it out right now. I did not even consider D* as a viable alternative until local channels were available, and for all of you who have been living without HD locals, or any locals for that matter, OTA is a must. I applaud your patience and I hope that you will soon be enjoying 0x104.
That is the latest info the CSRs have.mikeny said:This can't be right. Can it?
An "HD Specialist" (3rd tier support) with D* told me about the test group (which I already knew about from here) on Saturday, but told me it would be pushed to everyone "by the middle of December".mikeny said:FWIW, a CSR (1st tier tech support), with whom I spoke with, confirmed that the release is being tested in a small area and would be released Nationally after the New Year.
This can't be right. Can it?
That is it. I don't have ABC MPEG4 feed. The first test of patience comes this weekend. Tiger only plays 20 games a year. This weekend is his Target World Invitational. If I don't have HD feed, the SD broadcast on SD channels will be so aweful that I won't see the small ball when it's air borne. There won't be any undulation detectable on the green, either. I need OTA by Saturday morning.bagleyb said:An "HD Specialist" (3rd tier support) with D* told me about the test group (which I already knew about from here) on Saturday, but told me it would be pushed to everyone "by the middle of December".
He also said I'd have HD LiL (Tulsa) before the end of the year. I had better not miss the bowl season in HD.
I don't believe the Target World is going to be broadcast in HD anyway.Dusty said:That is it. I don't have ABC MPEG4 feed. The first test of patience comes this weekend. Tiger only plays 20 games a year. This weekend is his Target World Invitational. If I don't have HD feed, the SD broadcast on SD channels will be so aweful that I won't see the small ball when it's air borne. There won't be any undulation detectable on the green, either. I need OTA by Saturday morning.
Sorry. I am probably the only golf fan here.
I really think it is this week or next week scenario. I certainly hope the tier 3 specialist you spoke to is informed.
3rd Tier! That's almost as high as Earl.bagleyb said:An "HD Specialist" (3rd tier support) with D* told me about the test group (which I already knew about from here) on Saturday, but told me it would be pushed to everyone "by the middle of December".
He also said I'd have HD LiL (Tulsa) before the end of the year. I had better not miss the bowl season in HD.