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A rational debate on Net Neutrality

The subject of Net Neutrality has become so politicized that it's almost impossible to have a rational debate on the subject. Even the term "Net Neutrality" has become a political slogan that is often deliberately vague to hide its true meaning. Is it even possible to have a rational debate...

Tags: Vint Cerf, Google Inc., Legislation, Tim Berners-Lee, QoS, Network, Prioritization, Customer, Net Neutrality, Service, Carrier, Ed Whitacre, Snowe-Dorgan, Internet, George Ou

Blog posts 2007-06-04

Craigslist silently fixes their end in the Cox fiasco

Craigslist silently fixes their end in the Cox fiascoPaper tigerYes George, you were right here, but being right about one case, which you persist in making all the case, does not mean you are right on your position on net neutrality.So kudos, but have you proved anything - NO. ...

Tags: Please Let, Net Neutrality, Enhanced QoS, Craigslist, Snowe-Dorgan, Authentium, Markey

Discussion threads 2006-07-13

Let's put Net neutrality to bed: Engaging the George

George Ou, another blogger here at ZD Net, persists in insisting that the Net neutrality position is deeply flawed. I'm responding to his comments on another post in this new posting because we have, at last, come to the nut of the dispute. The infrastructure works...

Tags: QoS

Blog posts 2006-07-07

As if the Christian Coalition, and Gun Owners support for Net neutrality would have made a difference

As if the Christian Coalition, and Gun Owners support for Net neutrality would have made a differenceIt's a bogus issueNo matter how many fringe political groups support so-called "net neutrality" the Snowe-Dorgan amendment is a disaster that didn't deserve a single vote, let alone 11.And BTW, "Gun Owners of...

Tags: Snowe-Dorgan, Gun Owners, Christian Coalition, Net Neutrality

Discussion threads 2006-06-29

Additional Resources

News to know: Oracle OpenWorld; Google Wave; Intel; Windows 7; WiFi

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Ellison's keynote: Linux, Exadata, the Governator and more Paul Greenberg: Oracle OpenWorld 2009 - Social CRM...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Wi-Fi, Sam Diaz, Netbook, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2009-10-15

Snowe and enemies push health reform forward

Of course . . ."But the story is not yet told, and the trolls below will have their day."Of course. Your way is so right and everybody else is so wrong.at this point If they SO against the health reform let them have it there way since they...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, health care

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

Snowe and enemies push health reform forward

The industry's moves gave opposition "a public face," as one analyst noted, allowing Democrats to do what Republicans are so good at, unity through opposition. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Health Care, Opposition, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Strategy, Human Resources, Management, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-10-14

The earth: it's always blowing hot and cold

And That's The ProblemInstead of humans, use dinosaurs, plankton, what ever. But tell me where is the definitive study that quantifies the human activity contribution separate that contribution form the quantifiable contribution of other geologic, solar, and biological processes?And where, pray tell, is it written that climate will be...

Tags: tech site

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

Bill would put a stop to wireless spam

So my phone bring-brings that I have a message. I pick up the phone and I see a message that someone is trying to send me an MP3 and do I want to accept it? Hell, no. Other times, I just plain get unsolicited messages and these I pay for...

Tags: Phone, Mobile, Wireless, Cyberthreats, Spam, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Security, Spam And Phishing, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2009-04-03

Bill to centralize cybersecurity

Cnet reports that Sens. John D. Rockefeller IV (D-WV) and Olymbia Snowe have introduced legislation to create a cyberczar position in the White House. According to a press release, the bill would: establish an Office of the National Cybersecurity Advisor that would take the lead...

Tags: Cybersecurity, Security, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2009-04-01

Will a move right get health reform done?

Will a move right get health reform done?the key lies with the SenateThe senate filibuster can easily sink the bill.Taxing health benefits makes a lot of sense since they amount to tax free money in the pocket for individuals as of today.If the reform succeeds everybody but the lawyers and...

Tags: Insurance, Vertical industries, Benefits, Taxes, HEALTHCARE, filibuster, move right, health care, Obama

Discussion threads 2009-03-18

Saying "goodbye" to the Net

The Senate Commerce Committee, splitting 11 to 11 and therefore rejecting compromise language, set the stage for a carrier-controlled Internet. If the bill passes the Senate and is signed by the President, you can kiss the Net you know "goodbye." Farewell, open networks and open standards. Soon every packet...

Tags: carrier, network

Blog posts 2006-06-28

Are the Net neutralists making unfair hay over a CraigsList snafu?

My fellow blogger George Ou dug around the blogosphere and, if a firewall manufacturer's explanation for what's going wrong is right, it looks like several Net neutrality activists should be eating crow instead of making hay. Writes Ou:It appears that the Net neutrality proponents have been caught in a...

Tags: Cox Communications Inc., Craigslist, Net Neutrality

Blog posts 2006-06-19

Net neutrality proponents flagrantly lie about Craigslist blockage

[Update: Now we have US Senator Wyden propagating the lie that this was a Cox conspiracy to block Craigslist because they have their own classified service. We now have proof and a retraction that this was never the case]It appears that the Net neutrality proponents have been caught in...

Tags: Craigslist, Cox Communications Inc., Authentium

Blog posts 2006-06-19

Senator offers Net neutrality compromise

Senator offers Net neutrality compromiseI refuse to support....anything proposed by, or primarily backed by that idiot named Tad Stevens. I think he is an insult to the US and Alaska.Then what is the point ?"However, the draft by the Alaska Republican does not include a ban on pricing content...

Tags: TVs, QoS, Snowe

Discussion threads 2006-06-18

U of Pa. profs and Dave Farber: how can you be that clueless on net neutrality?

U of Pa. profs and Dave Farber: how can you be that clueless on net neutrality?Please draw a conclusion.As far as I can tell, you're disagreeing with both the idea that there are sufficient laws on the books and that any sufficient laws can be enforced. I expect clarification...

Tags: Net Neutrality

Discussion threads 2006-06-15

Net neutrality fans pressure U.S. Senate

Net neutrality fans pressure U.S. SenateWe REALLY need this folks...Without Net Neutrality, well, you just ain't seen greed in action, or how it could completely ruin the Internet Experience for everyone.This one is for the people. We need this one.Neutral NetNeutral net is a MUST. The right to non-compromised...

Tags: U.S. Senate, Net Neutrality, government power

Discussion threads 2006-05-24