Buckminster Fuller obtained a patent for paperboard domes in 1959. These domes were extensively tested by the U.S. Marines and won architecture awards around the globe. This method of architecture is sound and worthy of support. I am surprised that only one slashdot comment mentions the history of paperboard / cardboard architecture.
The library system of Oregon, centered here in Portland, not only had the funds and equipment to offer free PPP service for the whole state but made the decision to offer free PPP service to the whole state. Several local ISPs teamed up and took the County to court, claiming (very rightly, I'd say) that such an offer would put them out of business. The Library system withdrew the offer, although it does still offer a lightning fast dial up (hint: once you are in their shell menu, select a Web address to go to, then telnet://your.favorite.address to open a shell session elsewhere). And all you tattle-tails can put it back in your pants, as the Library is very aware people use their dial up for this purpose and do not mind. Only jackasses would abuse the Library that feeds them. If you must do bad things electronically, do them to deserving parties. Here endeth the sermon.
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When I submitted this story, I got this...
"2001-11-15 16:39:40 WTO Tells ISP: Remove Satire Web Site (articles,news) (rejected)"
... but now it appears under another's name. All the good lovin' I gave you, Slashdot, and how you are in another's arms!
For the satire impared, let me say it's not such a big deal. A tiny deal, not a big deal.
Buckminster Fuller obtained a patent for paperboard domes in 1959. These domes were extensively tested by the U.S. Marines and won architecture awards around the globe. This method of architecture is sound and worthy of support. I am surprised that only one slashdot comment mentions the history of paperboard / cardboard architecture.
The library system of Oregon, centered here in Portland, not only had the funds and equipment to offer free PPP service for the whole state but made the decision to offer free PPP service to the whole state. Several local ISPs teamed up and took the County to court, claiming (very rightly, I'd say) that such an offer would put them out of business. The Library system withdrew the offer, although it does still offer a lightning fast dial up (hint: once you are in their shell menu, select a Web address to go to, then telnet://your.favorite.address to open a shell session elsewhere). And all you tattle-tails can put it back in your pants, as the Library is very aware people use their dial up for this purpose and do not mind. Only jackasses would abuse the Library that feeds them. If you must do bad things electronically, do them to deserving parties. Here endeth the sermon.