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Comcast Invests in P2P

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the evil-until-it-saves-the-man-some-money dept.

AHTuttle writes to mention Comcast, recently under fire for throttling P2P traffic, has decided to invest in a P2P video-delivery startup called GridNetworks. "Seattle-based GridNetworks on Monday said that Comcast would make an unspecified investment in the company and collaborate on developing so-called peer-to-peer file-sharing techniques that are 'friendly' to Internet service providers."

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  1. Neutrality, schmeutrality by Dachannien · · Score: 5, Insightful

    peer-to-peer file-sharing techniques that are "friendly" to Internet service providers. "Friendly" meaning, of course, that the customer pays the ISP extra for it.

  2. Re:Meanwhile, I still have issues with BT... by joshtheitguy · · Score: 5, Insightful

    When you have Comcast or Cox Cable, it is a good bet to blame the ISP first.