Until there are people like this (and there are millions) roaming the web, it will!
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Microsoft is buying Yahoo, OMG!
Submitted by Alex on Fri, 2008-04-11 16:01.Recent news reports have stated that a catastrophy is inevitable. The Redmond giant is about to devour a not-so-small fish named Yahoo. Despite a couple of initial rejections from Jerry Yang, Microsoft seems to be determined. Now, let us pause for a second to ask this question: Why should you care?
Personally, I don't use any Yahoo products, save an occasinal visit to Flickr, which, in turn, was devoured by Yahoo. I do use Windows XP and MS Office, but that is irrelevant.
So, breaking down into different market segments, what are the pros from the merger: read more »
Freedom doesn't come cheap: On Net Neutrality
Submitted by Alex on Tue, 2007-11-27 13:05.This atricle in ComputerWorld just illustrates that there is not such thing as free pie. If you want fast and truly free internet (i.e. the tubes) someone has to step in. Maybe the U.S governemt can step in with a special "internet tax"? Or, I have a better idea, how about taking a tiny slice out of $1000000000000+ Iraq war money and paying for the fiberoptic infrastructure. read more »
Net Neutrality
Submitted by Alex on Tue, 2007-09-11 09:59.
I was struck by recent statements by Department of Justice on net neutrality. They are comparing it to the US postal service, by saying there is nothing unusual about the practice of
setting different levels of service and pricing. Here's why I think it is a dum-dum comparison:
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Internet Guide For Parents
Submitted by Alex on Wed, 2007-08-29 13:52.SnipeMe seems to have a number of good rants on his site. One of them, called Internet Guide For Parents is teaching how to not repeat the same mistakes your parents did, by understanding what the hell is going on in online chat rooms. Enjoy!
Internet addiction
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2007-02-16 21:10.I hate myself for my stupid internet addiction! HATE, hate, hate! Even now, instead of going home Im posting at your stupid website!!! You are all fired, if you don't stop wasting your time on the time drain that is INTERNET! All FIRED! And expired! LOL read more »
