VNPT just announced they will increase internet speeds (and prices) for new and existing customers. Some customers, depending on their packages, may see speeds increase between 1-9 Mbps! That is quite impressive. It would be nice to see if FPT and Viettel would follow. Currently Viettel seems to be the star of reliable high speed bandwidth these days. Currently with … [Read more...] about Increased Internet Speeds in Vietnam?
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Short Advice on Living in Vietnam #1
Respect your Vietnamese Neighbors. They are the ones who will come to your aid when your house loses electricity or water during the evening. They are the ones who will always smile at you when you leave or return to your house. They are the ones who will watch and guard your house when you are away at work or on a long trip back overseas. They are the ones that … [Read more...] about Short Advice on Living in Vietnam #1
Just Arrived in Hanoi
Well, I have been in my hotel room for nearly 1 hour now. It was a rush from AIS to the airport today. I actually got everything done so fast, including packing my bags in my house, that I could have taken the earlier flight if I had arrived 5 minutes earlier. Oh well, I spent the next couple hours reviewing Django. The flight was great. Vietnam Airlines is one of my … [Read more...] about Just Arrived in Hanoi
Water Woes Part III
I had to call my landlord to tell the water repairman to return to the house today. The same worker and another guy came at around 6 PM this evening. He spent one hour fixing the pipe to the ground water pump. They both went upstairs, checked a couple of things, and then came down to finish their job. The ground water pump now works. They left. Just one problem, they … [Read more...] about Water Woes Part III
Linux Mint in the Classroom
It has been nearly three weeks since I started to use the new Computer Lab Computer Lab (which I dubbed the Linux Lab) at the American International School. My students and I have experienced a lot of headaches but we are able to get some work done. About three weeks ago, I was given a new group of Teen Immersion students to work with (these students are preparing to enter … [Read more...] about Linux Mint in the Classroom