Putting The Fiber Glut In Historical Perspective

securitas writes: "This editorial over at the New York Times makes a good case for the optical network buildout being an essential infrastructure project like the railroads, telegraph lines and interstate highways were of previous generations. These projects stimulated new inventions and applications and helped build a great nation. So if you lost a ton on JDS Uniphase, Ciena, Corning, Nortel and the rest, rest easy that you have helped build the future and inspire innovation."

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Innovation?

[Vic]

"rest easy that you have helped build the future and inspire innovation."

I thought Microsoft already took care of this for us! ;-)

Sounds like he misread and misattributed my SIG.

[Ungrounded Lightning]

I just heard some sad news on TV, apparently Slashdot website creator, Rob "CmdrTaco" Malda, was rushed to the hospital this afternoon after having his penis sliced off.

Sounds like he misread and misattributed my signature.

Tisk...