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Google to Create a Private Internet Alternative?

Posted by Zonk on from the they-will-also-create-a-starcrusher dept.

dbucowboy writes "Times Online UK reports that Google is working on a project to create its own global internet protocol network, a private alternative to the internet controlled by the search giant, according to sources who are in commercial negotiation with the company. Should Google successfully launch an alternative internet, it is theoretically possible for them to block out competitor websites and only allow users to access websites that have paid Google to be shown to their users." We discussed this topic during summer last year.

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  1. Other reports by OYAHHH · · Score: 4, Funny

    Credible,

    Sources report Google is starting it's own religion that will effectively replace all of the other religions in the world. Thus saving the world from itself.

    And while they are at it reports are that each new coco-crisp cereal grain will contain a Google branded RFID device which will bring immediate live streaming video to the small intestines of those who eat it.

    Brought to you by Google Rumor Central

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    1. Re:Other reports by interiot · · Score: 4, Funny

      Google is also reported to be setting up several small sovereign nations, strategically placed near backbones around the world. Google will provide its own infrastructure, including custom and open-source electricity distribution, custom wall sockets, and custom rules of the road for drivers.

  2. Ragnarok by SirWraith · · Score: 5, Funny

    We've known about this for years. We even know the name before google does. It's gonna be Sky Net.

  3. Re:Google Fanboyism at it's whackiest by Fishstick · · Score: 5, Funny

    I heard google is in talks to create their own universe.

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  4. This is getting silly by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wouldnt it be easier to run storys about what google isnt doing?

  5. beta? by DaFallus · · Score: 5, Funny

    Brought to you by Google Rumor Central

    Isn't Google Rumor Central still a beta?

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  6. Well, the last 20 Google rumors turned out false.. by Blakey+Rat · · Score: 5, Funny

    But I have a good feeling about this one!!!

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  7. Google making Google Norris/Diesel hybrid by Asmor · · Score: 3, Funny

    Credible sources report that Google is currently constructing a prototype Chuck Norris/Vin Diesel hybrid. The hybrid would be almost as powerful as Google itself.

  8. Re:Google Fanboyism at it's whackiest by tbannist · · Score: 3, Funny

    "Evil"

    You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

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