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The Future of the Internet
bariswheel writes "An important piece written by a Columbia Law professor addresses sensitive questions about the future of the Internet: "Is it a problem if the gatekeepers (i.e. a duopoly of the local phone and cable companies) discriminate between favored and disfavored uses of the Internet? How would you take it if AT&T makes it slower and harder to reach Gmail and quicker and easier to reach Yahoo! mail? What if I-95 announced an exclusive deal with General Motors to provide a special "rush-hour" lane for GM cars only? Is there something special about "carriers" and infrastructure--roads, canals, electric grids, trains, the Internet--that mandates special treatment? Should content providers like Google, or subscribers like us, pay for the bandwidth consumed?" Here's hoping that sites like Google Techtalks and Channel 9 remain 'free' and available for the next 10 years."
Anonymous Coward splices comma, calls Columbia professor a "moron," links to article which only illustrates AC's own failure at life. Film at 11.
Bonsai Kitten: TNG
From the summary: What if I-95 announced an exclusive deal with General Motors to provide a special "rush-hour" lane for GM cars only?
I think they already do this in some states, except they discriminate by how many blow-up dolls you are transporting in your vehicle.
I thought it was otherwise known as "Slashdot".
We accept your offer...the internet will remain free for the next 10 years...then it is OURS!!!
Sincerely,
The Corporate Powers that be
You obviously don't understand the nature of greed. If the carriers can figure out ways to charge more (essentially twice) for the bits they are carrying, and get away with it, they will.
I think they are just jealous of how the Oil companies are screwing people and want to get in on the action.