That's completely incorrect. What you're seeing is the link that "Search History" uses -- so Google isn't tracking what you're clicking unless you turned this feature on. This is totally different than VPN.
One thing I don't get is how the government and the RIAA and whatnot are going to like Google giving private VPN access to everyone. How is the RIAA going to like it when they go to sue everyone in sight, and all IPs come up google. Ah, who really cares about them anyway...;-)
If Google can find the space to archive the internet, don't you think the CIA could find enough space to archive all of these broadcasts in ASCII format?
I personally would LOVE to see a huge searchable, on-line database of everything ever said by anyone that was broadcasted. Imagine the implications. I'd search for all of my local politicians to see if they ever said anything stupid in their previous life as a coked-out-Miami-televangelist. I'd also search for my own name to see if I missed a song dedication or an NPR sponsorship in my name.
I guess a notable drawback is that the CIA could pretty easily scan cell-phone bandwidths as well... documenting any 'notable' private conversations. Perhaps we should all start talking in pig-latin to avoid the CIA's attention, al la Napster?
All of this bio-engineering news reminds me of the Flintstones. It makes me wonder if our clocks and flashlights will be made of living, self healing tissues in 20 years. Just feed 'em, love 'em, and give 'em a toliet and they'll last for years.:)
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"The company charges $35 to $50 per hour for IT expertise, which may cost around $100 in New York City"
;-)
Um, I work in NYC in tech, as do most of my friends; None of us make $100 an hour.
And why rag on NYC anyway? If anyone has inflated earnings, it's Silicon Valley, everyone knows that.
That's completely incorrect. What you're seeing is the link that "Search History" uses -- so Google isn't tracking what you're clicking unless you turned this feature on. This is totally different than VPN.
;-)
One thing I don't get is how the government and the RIAA and whatnot are going to like Google giving private VPN access to everyone. How is the RIAA going to like it when they go to sue everyone in sight, and all IPs come up google. Ah, who really cares about them anyway...
If the images are public domain, one person can pay for the high-res images and then upload them to WikiMedia so others can access them freely.
Even with a fee, I'm glad the NYPL is doing this and hope that other libraries follow suit.
If Google can find the space to archive the internet, don't you think the CIA could find enough space to archive all of these broadcasts in ASCII format?
I personally would LOVE to see a huge searchable, on-line database of everything ever said by anyone that was broadcasted. Imagine the implications. I'd search for all of my local politicians to see if they ever said anything stupid in their previous life as a coked-out-Miami-televangelist. I'd also search for my own name to see if I missed a song dedication or an NPR sponsorship in my name.
I guess a notable drawback is that the CIA could pretty easily scan cell-phone bandwidths as well... documenting any 'notable' private conversations. Perhaps we should all start talking in pig-latin to avoid the CIA's attention, al la Napster?
All of this bio-engineering news reminds me of the Flintstones. It makes me wonder if our clocks and flashlights will be made of living, self healing tissues in 20 years. Just feed 'em, love 'em, and give 'em a toliet and they'll last for years. :)
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