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Creating the New Public Network

Codeine writes: "Tom Lyons argues persuasively that the incumbent competitors might be incapable of delivering an utility IP network. Competition in such commodity markets encourages the breaking of connectivity, ``Connectivity is the fundamental service of the Internet, yet it is connectivity that suffers first when network providers compete for users and services.'' Thus he proposes the Institute for the Promotion of the Internet Protocol Utility."

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  1. Re:slashbot found dead by alen · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Competition is about bringing better products to market than your competitors. The best doesn't always win. The best features for the price wins. Consumers vote with their pocketbooks.