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Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the hot-and-cold-running-data dept.

rtphokie writes "In an article covering bringing wireless and high speed internet connectivity several rural counties near Fredericksburg, VA, a county commissioner comments that transportation issues were once considered the top issue in economic development discussion, now it's the lack of high-speed Internet." Reader Darmok0685 writes "UGO has an interesting feature that explores the future of broadband, with in-depth sections that explore such technologies as Broadband Over Power Lines, WiMax, Fiber to the Home, Stratellite, and ADSL2/ADSL2+. It delves into the pros and cons, as well as giving backgrounds on each."

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  1. broadband...A Green revolution. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    "I just want fiber in my house for under $1000..."

    Oh vegtables are much cheaper than that.

  2. Government intervention required-FP's needed. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    "Why? Exactly what problem does broadband solve that not having it is such a problem?"

    Not getting First Post.

    Actually for all the Robin Hoods out there. It makes it easier to crow about the demise of the RIAA/MPAA/Book publishers/Girl Scouts.

    Oh, and it means P2P will work better.