Arrived in Sunny San Diego

Dec

7

I arrived in San Diego this morning.
It is sunny and warm. People are wearing T-shits and shorts ...

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Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 210 December 2022 Special PSPINC’s Internet Business Beginnings: Part 1

Dec

7

December 2022 Special PSPINC’s Internet Business Beginnings: Part 1

I registered my company, Pacific Software Publishing, Inc., back in 1987 in Mercer Island, Washington. At the time, we exported English software packages, translated English software into Japanese, and sold and published Japanese versions of English software through distributors in Japan. From 1995 to 1996, when the business was at its most successful, the Internet, or rather, PC communications such as CompuServe and America Online, began to attract attention in the United States.

I began with a simple question: “What is the Internet?” I left the work to my competent staff and began researching with a manager. I read technical books but had no idea what they could do. I was a CompuServe user, so I accessed the Internet through CompuServe and proceeded with my investigation. But I never got any answers. Not only that, but the bill CompuServe served me after using it for a month cost me $800.

The next thing I investigated was Internet Service Providers (ISPs). There were several ISPs in Seattle at the time, so I talked to them a few times, but they were wary of me. They explained their services to me, but no one would tell me anything at all about what equipment they used or how they provided the service. Now, we know the answers about ISPs, but at the time, it was a secret.

The big break came while we did our research. At the time, a company called SprintLink provided the backbone of the internet in the US. In 1986, we talked to a technical salesman from SprintLink and he answered our questions in terms we could understand. We then decided to get a dedicated T1 line, a high-speed leased line at the time, from them for our office. At this point, we had no idea what we were going to do with a T1 line. Instead, we were just trying to figure out what we could do with it in our office.

In 1996, I remember a T1 line costing $6,000/month. Some staff members at the time wondered it if was worth spending that much money on an unproven internet connection. But I decided to move forward. Next, I had to think about what we could do with this T1 line. Naturally, one option was to become an ISP, but I didn’t see that as a sustainable business at the time.

In my next newsletter, I’ll tell you what I actually ended up doing with that T1 line. Enjoy!

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I use Tap-To-Call iPhone APP

Dec

4

We created Tao-To-Call iPhone APP to assist seniors and challenged people who have hard time call numbers on iPhone. But I find it useful for me to use it. It's much faster than trying to dial or select number from the address book.

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Like Slurpee

Dec

3

The show on the ground is reminded me of slurpee. It’s very wet and heavy. I hate driving I this condition. I need a car wash.

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Howe important for you to know your customers' opinions

Dec

2

Before your customer decide to leave your company, you should know what your customers' opinions are about your company or service.

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Another Very Cold Morning

Dec

2

Another very cold morning in Bellevue ...
Be warm and be safe.

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Impossible happened again at World Cup

Dec

1

Work Cup 2022
Japan 2 - Spain 1

First Japan beat Germany at the opening.
Today, Japan beat Spain.

Japan is going to the next stage.

WOW!

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What do you get with Dreamersi Web/Email Hosting

Dec

1

Dreamersi (Pronouce Dreamers-eye) is PSPINC's main domain, web and email hosting platform since 1996. It is Linux based but base a lot on our own proprietary technology for security and performance reasons.

The mai feature of this hosting service is

(1) Easy to use Web Builder
(2) IMAP / Email server designed and developed internally
(3) Real human technical support

We are on elf the fist company to provide hosting services anywhere. We started our hosting service in 1996. We believe we provide the best hosting experience in the industry with state of art datacenter and people around it. That is the reason why our company is in business since 1987 ... way before Internet ever existed.

https://dreamersi.com

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May

6

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Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 179 Current Covid-19 Status

May

4

Current Covid-19 Status

Recently, I haven’t heard many Covid-19 updates in the U.S from the news. Recently, they lifted the mask mandate on airplanes and public transportation. Even in Washington state, people no longer need to show their vaccination cards to dine in restaurants. Even though restrictions here lasted longer than in other states. When I look around the city, I see many people aren’t wearing masks. Hospital staff and those who work in medical institutions still need to wear them, but I think they’ll lift restrictions little by little. Soon, people will be able to enjoy their freedom.

The pandemic lasted longer than expected, hasn’t it? I heard that quarantine will no longer be required when traveling to Japan, as long as you’ve gotten your booster shot. I’m currently still undergoing treatment, but I can’t wait to recover fully and go back to Japan.

Lastly, I'd like to briefly share my status. On February 25th, I had an operation to remove part of my liver and gallbladder. From that, it seems that they’ve removed any metastasis of cancer. Since then, my operation wound has already healed, and I can walk little by little thanks to daily rehabilitation. It will be a long road to full recovery, but I’ll do my best to get better. I encourage you all to please take good care of your health as well.

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