The fundamental problem is, Comcast wants to charge Netflix et. al. for carrying content on their network, simply because Netflix eats all their bandwidth.
No. technology innovation over time results in more bandwidth for less money. Netflix et al do not eat "all their bandwidth". However, Netflix, Amazon Prime, et al are competing services for Comcast's movies on demand and specifically, Streampix.
The real fix is to prevent ISPs from also being content service providers.
The King James Bible says the earth is a circular disc held up by pillars. There is water below and above the earth but the water above is separated by a dome called the firmament. The sun, moon and stars are decorations on the inside surface of the firmament. Basically, the Earth is a giant snowglobe. Some Christian fundies actually believe it.
I guess I shouldn't be too surprised if Amazon Prime and Netflix streaming videos are further bandwidth limited in the near future by ComCast/Xfinity, Time Warner and other carriers. Why not, since they directly compete with Streampix and other ISP On-Demand movie services?
I've had Google Maps screw up only once in the year and a half since I owned my phone. It was a big screw-up though. I was following directions to a billiards hall...as I passed it on the highway, my phone said 'You're here!', even though there was no exit ramp.
The only downside I find to Amazon Prime is that they don't offer streaming video apps for non-Kindle Android Devices. Also, as per any streaming video service, their video streaming is throttled by the greedy, douche-bag ISP cable companies like Comcast because they see streaming video services such as Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hulu as a threat to their business models.
Amazon is plagued with nonsense billing/performance technical problems and nickel-and-dime gimmicks. No thanks. Unlimited streaming with a flat fee destroys it any day.
What sort of nickel-and-dime gimmicks are you talking about? I happen to prefer Amazon Prime over Netflix, and here's why: Prime is cheaper, especially if you have the student discount which amounts to $40/year. Prime has a greater movie selection...Granted, the quality and quantity of movies available through the basic service are comparable to that of Netflix but Prime also has newer, first-rate movies that you can rent and stream. You can also purchase streamed movies/TV show episodes "permanently". Amazon Prime provides free 2-day shipping on anything you buy through Amazon. You can download and borrow one ebook per month at no additional cost for your Kindle
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Ignorance indeed. Funny that people automatically assume that Creationism and Science cannot coexist.
I'm a Creationist, and I am also a published author in Quantum Physics. Go chew on that for a bit...
"Sabotage". Get a clue.
Please show me a peer-reviewed paper and scientific mentod involving creationism
The fundamental problem is, Comcast wants to charge Netflix et. al. for carrying content on their network, simply because Netflix eats all their bandwidth.
No. technology innovation over time results in more bandwidth for less money. Netflix et al do not eat "all their bandwidth". However, Netflix, Amazon Prime, et al are competing services for Comcast's movies on demand and specifically, Streampix. The real fix is to prevent ISPs from also being content service providers.
I didn't realize the FBI are now henchmen for the Motion Picture Association of America.
The King James Bible says the earth is a circular disc held up by pillars. There is water below and above the earth but the water above is separated by a dome called the firmament. The sun, moon and stars are decorations on the inside surface of the firmament. Basically, the Earth is a giant snowglobe. Some Christian fundies actually believe it.
Hate to break it to you, but when it comes to religious extremism the USA is right up there with Iran and Saudi Arabia.
We are not a Christian Theocracy........YET, but we are definitely heading in that direction :(
Already, Netflix stock is down 5% since the ruling.
I guess I shouldn't be too surprised if Amazon Prime and Netflix streaming videos are further bandwidth limited in the near future by ComCast/Xfinity, Time Warner and other carriers. Why not, since they directly compete with Streampix and other ISP On-Demand movie services?
RAND Paul for president!? LMFAO
If a corporation can be a person, why can't a chimp?
Don Perignon, vintage 1609...BC. Good year.
The super ability to glow in the dark. That's a super power.
Not so much an issue with stock Android phones, and that's all I plan to ever own, unless I root a phone.
After Yahoo recently changed its mail format, Gmail is beginning to look pretty good again.
Snap. You beat me to it.
A precursor to Gattaca, maybe?
Does anyone know the cause of death? 66 is pretty young when you consider the average lifespan.
I've had Google Maps screw up only once in the year and a half since I owned my phone. It was a big screw-up though. I was following directions to a billiards hall...as I passed it on the highway, my phone said 'You're here!', even though there was no exit ramp.
I'd mod you up, if I could. Bravo
Ubuntu will still be around as long as there are other popular distros like Mint, that are built on top of Ubuntu.
Nice but when are they going to release an Amazon Streaming Video App for Amazon Prime customers who use Android (other than Kindle) devices?
The only downside I find to Amazon Prime is that they don't offer streaming video apps for non-Kindle Android Devices. Also, as per any streaming video service, their video streaming is throttled by the greedy, douche-bag ISP cable companies like Comcast because they see streaming video services such as Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hulu as a threat to their business models.
Amazon is plagued with nonsense billing/performance technical problems and nickel-and-dime gimmicks. No thanks. Unlimited streaming with a flat fee destroys it any day.
What sort of nickel-and-dime gimmicks are you talking about? I happen to prefer Amazon Prime over Netflix, and here's why: Prime is cheaper, especially if you have the student discount which amounts to $40/year. Prime has a greater movie selection...Granted, the quality and quantity of movies available through the basic service are comparable to that of Netflix but Prime also has newer, first-rate movies that you can rent and stream. You can also purchase streamed movies/TV show episodes "permanently". Amazon Prime provides free 2-day shipping on anything you buy through Amazon. You can download and borrow one ebook per month at no additional cost for your Kindle
Help me Obi Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope.
I have to side with the IRS on this one. BTW, I'm a software developer