Many local governments subsidize minimal phone service for indigents.
Years ago, when ATMs (the money dispensing kind) started to proliferate there was discussion in congress of creating a public network. This was shot down by the banks and telco's. They said they could run it more efficiently and not burden the taxpayer. Now it's a profit center (I pay $4 for an out-of-network transaction).
IMO wireless communication must be ubiquitous for the full potential of IT to be realized. The region or municipality that realizes this and acts will be a step up. Not unlike the areas that required telcos to run fiber if they wanted expand.
IMO those of us who we're drafted (dating myself) into the Armed Services have earned permanent bitching rights. Actively choosing not to vote is also participating.
Actually, Slashdot is interesting because people shoot from the hip. Sure you get a lot of noise, but that aids you in developing the bs filters needed to survive in the real world.
As for.org vs.com; FOLLOW THE MONEY!!!
oops, did I say that?
Mrs.Clinton had never heard of the bill and said so. Both candidates were opposed to the idea. The fool here was the debate moderator who asked the question. That's the difference between "journalism" and "media".
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-- The real losers here are the merchants, who get stuck with the ~4% per transaction fee and often have to eat the cost of the fraudulent purchase.
The real loser is always (ALWAYS!!!) the consumer. The merchants pass the loss back to the consumer in higher prices.
Many local governments subsidize minimal phone service for indigents.
Years ago, when ATMs (the money dispensing kind) started to proliferate there was discussion in congress of creating a public network. This was shot down by the banks and telco's. They said they could run it more efficiently and not burden the taxpayer. Now it's a profit center (I pay $4 for an out-of-network transaction).
IMO wireless communication must be ubiquitous for the full potential of IT to be realized. The region or municipality that realizes this and acts will be a step up. Not unlike the areas that required telcos to run fiber if they wanted expand.
Are you speaking only for yourself? Or do you intend to subject your children to poverty?
IMO those of us who we're drafted (dating myself) into the Armed Services have earned permanent bitching rights. Actively choosing not to vote is also participating.
Actually, Slashdot is interesting because people shoot from the hip. Sure you get a lot of noise, but that aids you in developing the bs filters needed to survive in the real world. As for .org vs .com; FOLLOW THE MONEY!!!
oops, did I say that?
What creeps me out is that the DMV can sell your picture to Equifax for their check security services.
Mrs.Clinton had never heard of the bill and said so. Both candidates were opposed to the idea. The fool here was the debate moderator who asked the question. That's the difference between "journalism" and "media".