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Ariane Launches A New Way To Get Online
pdaoust007 writes "According to the BBC, 'Europe's Ariane 5 rocket has lifted off after three earlier delays, carrying the world's largest commercial telecoms satellite.' There is also coverage from the CBC and some video here." What's really interesting is what's on board that satellite, though: "Telesat Canada, a subsidiary of BCE, has commercialized the Ka-band technology to allow universal high-speed access to internet service. Apparently, this should make high speed access available anywhere in North America. Gear will be $500 and service $60/month ($CDN)."
Well, unless you account for the global warming. Servers don't work well in a puddle of water.
... And to add to the list of goodies, a natural place for penguins to dwell!
"Prime Linux Location" :P
Civil War 2, by Thomas Chittum. I have a copy, one of the best treatments on the subject you mentioned I have seen. I think his over all analysis in it is very well thought out and presented. What he talks about is coming true, you can see it daily. Read the reviews to see what other folks think about it.