I agree completely. Basic connectivity should be considered a necessity in today's world. I would be perfectly okay with my tax dollars going to subsidize a program such as that. If an individual wants more speed, a static IP, no caps (that'll be the day), or some other more advanced features then they are still perfectly able to pony up the money and go with a commercial ISP.
Same issue here with Symantec. I used to get angry but now I just consider it job security. Plus they gave me these really nice pills to calm me down. Oooh a unicorn!
So should they still call their plan unlimited if it truly isn't unlimited? I tether my laptop to my G1 wherever I go, granted I only use it for routine browsing and SSH but my plan with T-Mobile includes unlimited data and I've never had a problem with them limiting me. Yes I know that no plan can truly be "unlimited" so why not simply cap a traditional broadband plan at 100GB per month or a mobile plan at 5GB? 95% of users wouldn't come close to those numbers and the companies could simply slow people down who go over.
We have the same problem next door in Nevada with Harry Reid. He is a complete waste of humanity, but we keep voting him in because we like having the power.
I admit to voting Republican in the past. In all honesty I approved of what I saw as a philosophy as fiscal responsibility and a tough stance on crime. The last 6 years have been downright scary in the way things are going. The Republican party now is not the one I voted for when I first turned 18. Now I proudly say that I am politically Independent and sometimes choose not to vote simply because I no longer make much of a distinction between the two parties. They're 99% similar and squabble enough about the remaining 1% to make the general public think they are polar opposites.
I remember when I first started reading/. (well before I signed up for an account) I would often seen IANAL. I didn't pick up on what it was for the longest time, I just figured it was people really into anal, either that or Apple's latest piece of hardware. Remember, when the iAnal 3G comes out to get the one with 32GB of capacity.
I can't claim to be an old-schooler, I read/. a lot before I finally gave in and joined. I can honestly say that in all of my years reading this site, this comment may be one of the dumbest. This is quite a feat, and I salute you!
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It's a bit off-topic, but doesn't Rod Beckstrom sound like a cheesy porn name?
Complete the following sentence: The USA needs 25% of the world's energy because...?
...the GDP of the United States (13.84 trillion USD) is close to one-fourth of the world's GDP (54.62 trillion USD).
This might be my favorite /. quote of all-time.
I find that offensive. I am and will always be a cracka!
That sounds like the beginning to a joke...
What begins with a 'U'? Is it fun? Is it like fishing? Last time I went fishing I was able to get a lot of stuff because I used a net.
Damn, can't find the "+1 Holy Crap It's True" mod
I agree completely. Basic connectivity should be considered a necessity in today's world. I would be perfectly okay with my tax dollars going to subsidize a program such as that. If an individual wants more speed, a static IP, no caps (that'll be the day), or some other more advanced features then they are still perfectly able to pony up the money and go with a commercial ISP.
I just laughed and spit cherry soda through my nose onto my keyboard, and I salute you.
Apathy/laziness has always been highly correlated with cowardice.
Coming from an AC that means almost nothing
If the electric company advertised their service as "unlimited" then your argument would make some sense.
Sir, my updates are always applied by a virgin! His name is Tony and he lives in his mother's basement. However is neither nubile nor dusky.
From what I've read of most people's blogs, I'd call that win/win.
Same issue here with Symantec. I used to get angry but now I just consider it job security. Plus they gave me these really nice pills to calm me down. Oooh a unicorn!
I used to ork cows constantly too! Then there was the intervention, the rehab, blah blah blah. However I have not orked anything in 3 months!
So should they still call their plan unlimited if it truly isn't unlimited? I tether my laptop to my G1 wherever I go, granted I only use it for routine browsing and SSH but my plan with T-Mobile includes unlimited data and I've never had a problem with them limiting me. Yes I know that no plan can truly be "unlimited" so why not simply cap a traditional broadband plan at 100GB per month or a mobile plan at 5GB? 95% of users wouldn't come close to those numbers and the companies could simply slow people down who go over.
My G1 tethers just fine. 3G in Dallas is phenomenal. Then again I intentionally chose a phone that wouldn't limit my choices.
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We have the same problem next door in Nevada with Harry Reid. He is a complete waste of humanity, but we keep voting him in because we like having the power.
My theory is that Microsoft contributes more to the European economy than most small EU nations. Would you want to stop that gravy train?
I always preferred, "Oh no he dedn't". You can't see my finger wagging but it's there.
I admit to voting Republican in the past. In all honesty I approved of what I saw as a philosophy as fiscal responsibility and a tough stance on crime. The last 6 years have been downright scary in the way things are going. The Republican party now is not the one I voted for when I first turned 18. Now I proudly say that I am politically Independent and sometimes choose not to vote simply because I no longer make much of a distinction between the two parties. They're 99% similar and squabble enough about the remaining 1% to make the general public think they are polar opposites.
I remember when I first started reading /. (well before I signed up for an account) I would often seen IANAL. I didn't pick up on what it was for the longest time, I just figured it was people really into anal, either that or Apple's latest piece of hardware. Remember, when the iAnal 3G comes out to get the one with 32GB of capacity.
I can't claim to be an old-schooler, I read /. a lot before I finally gave in and joined. I can honestly say that in all of my years reading this site, this comment may be one of the dumbest. This is quite a feat, and I salute you!
I agree with you completely! On a completely unrelated topic...what is a quid? Is it a type of bird?
So now one can patent shapes? I need to get the paperwork rolling on a new idea I have for a tetrahedron mouse!