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Putting The Fiber Glut In Historical Perspective

Posted by timothy on from the pay-now-or-pay-later dept.

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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  1. NYTimes Archive by droyad · · Score: 0, Redundant

    http://archive.nytimes.com/2001/09/02/business/02C ONT.html