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Net Neutrality a Threat to Online OSes?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the operating-a-system-online dept.

tomtechie writes "OSWeekly.com talks about net neutrality and how it would impact the world of operating systems, both online and offline. The author states, 'I know of a couple of people who support the legislation despite the fact that it could possibly enable ISPs to restrict access for those who are not willing to pay a premium fee for broader access. They have a strong belief that it is needed in order to make sure that ISPs have the tools and funds to expand their already overtaxed networks. Keeping in line with their belief system, this allows ISPs to make sure that developing connectivity can in fact, keep up with the explosive demand for broadband in more places. In other words, it allows for fatter pipes.'"

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  1. Just ask Ted Stevens by deadhammer · · Score: 5, Funny

    In other words, it allows for fatter pipes.

    Agreed! It's always good to let private industry widen up those tubes!

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    1. Re:Just ask Ted Stevens by Mayhem178 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Excellent! Now I can receive an internet in a timely fashion!

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    2. Re:Just ask Ted Stevens by CompSci101 · · Score: 4, Funny

      They've already widened my tube to the point I can barely sit anymore.

      Thanks, but no thanks.

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  2. Filling the pipes by Rufus211 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I wonder where an online OS fits between the hourses and lottery balls flushing Ted Steven's pipes. (Last night's Daily Show on Net Neutrality)

    1. Re:Filling the pipes by 0racle · · Score: 2, Funny

      OS's are distributed on 'virtual cd's' so I'm guessing it is like a big virtual poker chip.

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  3. Deja Vu, All Over Again by NickFortune · · Score: 2, Funny
    Another day, another flimsy pretext; anyone else getting that feeling? Whatever next I wonder?

    Network neutrality is a communist plot?

    Network Neutrality is responsible for the spread of Avian Flu?

    Network Neutrality is the sole cause of global warming?

    Network Neutrality has been linked to child pornography and white slavery?

    Network Neutrality is the leading cause of death in children under five, worldwide?

    Network Neutrality has been photographed standing next to Osama Bin Laden?

    Network Neutrality shot JFK?

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  4. Re:If they can't get it the first time... by Digital+Vomit · · Score: 3, Funny

    Come on. Where did the money go?!

    Sorry, dudes; my bad. Me and the guys just saw these wicked-ass sweet fleet of yachts and we just had to buy them. If you give us more money, I'll promise we won't do that again.

    Edward Whitacre, Jr., Chairman/CEO, AT&T

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