What is private for someone may not necessarily be for someone else. As long as they were the one making the decision while hopefully knowing the consequences, there is nothing wrong.
"users can switch between two blacklists which block content inappropriate for children, and a separate list which blocks illegal material"
Does this mean illegal material is appropriate for children?
Piracy is what actually keeps the prices "low". If developers/publishers were the only entity to distribute a specific piece of software without alternatives, the cost would be higher as in every other monopoly.
Piracy is in the best interest of everyone, except maybe those poor developers/publishers.
I suspect the main aim here is to reduce ads injecting by ISP which would take away money from Google ads. Presenting it as throttling detection tool is just a way to make it more appealing.
Actually, breaking quantum cryptography should be fairly simply. All you have to do is break the laws of quantum mechanics. A good lawyer should be enough to accomplish this feat.
Not necessarily saturate it in such a short time but Bells would have little incentive to upgrade in the future if they want to keep up with the growing demand at the same pace. At some point they will reach the maximum capacity and I suspect it will be sooner than many think.
For me it seems CRTC is attempting something just to justify their existence but in the end it is a timid action. Bell will find a way to be innovative and continue exploiting the lack of competition.
Anyway, I am looking forward to Bell's response.
Even if Bell can not prove at the moment the network usage is saturated all they have to do is wait and do not invest a penny in new infrastructure. Eventually the network will be saturated and Bell will win. They can even help themselves by selling a server or two to speed up the process.
Perhaps it is the fact that there might just be 72 virgins waiting for you on the other end once you have sacrificed your life. I know that would put a smile even on the biggest prude geek.
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The article says "linked to" and not causing. Correlation does not imply causation.
What is private for someone may not necessarily be for someone else. As long as they were the one making the decision while hopefully knowing the consequences, there is nothing wrong.
"users can switch between two blacklists which block content inappropriate for children, and a separate list which blocks illegal material" Does this mean illegal material is appropriate for children?
Piracy is what actually keeps the prices "low". If developers/publishers were the only entity to distribute a specific piece of software without alternatives, the cost would be higher as in every other monopoly. Piracy is in the best interest of everyone, except maybe those poor developers/publishers.
don't call it Skynet.
I suspect the main aim here is to reduce ads injecting by ISP which would take away money from Google ads. Presenting it as throttling detection tool is just a way to make it more appealing.
Actually, breaking quantum cryptography should be fairly simply. All you have to do is break the laws of quantum mechanics. A good lawyer should be enough to accomplish this feat.
As long as I get to keep my keyboard/mouse combo, I am happy gamer.
That would be nice as long as it does not costs an arm.
Not necessarily saturate it in such a short time but Bells would have little incentive to upgrade in the future if they want to keep up with the growing demand at the same pace. At some point they will reach the maximum capacity and I suspect it will be sooner than many think. For me it seems CRTC is attempting something just to justify their existence but in the end it is a timid action. Bell will find a way to be innovative and continue exploiting the lack of competition. Anyway, I am looking forward to Bell's response.
Even if Bell can not prove at the moment the network usage is saturated all they have to do is wait and do not invest a penny in new infrastructure. Eventually the network will be saturated and Bell will win. They can even help themselves by selling a server or two to speed up the process.
Just beacause it is in the contract does not mean it is legal.
Perhaps it is the fact that there might just be 72 virgins waiting for you on the other end once you have sacrificed your life. I know that would put a smile even on the biggest prude geek.