information architecture & critical history of software (PhD research) in Toronto

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Quinn DuPont studies the critical history of software technologies, focusing on metaphysical, historical, and political issues. He has recently been studying the history of email and developing an argument about the modes of production for software development. Quinn is currently a MITACS Enhanced Accelerate PhD Fellow and iSchool PhD student in Toronto, Canada.

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Friday
May282010

Receiving SMS alerts for Google Calendar on Fido phones (for free)

DateFriday, May 28, 2010 at 2:44PM

To receive SMS alerts for Google Calendar events (either by default, or as selected) on Fido phones in Canada you need to jump through a hoop to avoid the $5/month SMS-to-Email gateway fee.

 

  1. In Google Calendar, click Settings->Calendar Settings.
  2. Click on the Mobile Setup tab.
  3. Enter your appropriate Fido mobile phone information, but instead of selecting Fido for the Operator: field, choose Rogers. 

Google will now send you a confirmation SMS, and you do not need to pay the $5/month fee. When selecting the alert type for Google Calendar events you can select SMS to have it notify you of the event.

 

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