In short net neutrality determines who controls what you get to see when and where. As it stands now equal access is given however the debate currently is whether a provider can give preferential treatment because of higher payments, exclusivity agreements or they may even have a sourced option.
Whatever happened to knowledge is power and out there for the taking?
The FCC originally ruled to keep things status quo however due to an appeal currently in place the new proposal is for semi-neutrality. This is where the waters get muddied. Semi-neutrality? I like to refer to semi anything as a means to create loop holes, depending on who's interests are more of a priority will determine where you fall in the semi-neutral proposal.
The topic has gone viral so to speak!
From my perspective this is a no brainer. The internet is meant to be open source and available to all, allowing corporations to monopolize on its capabilities. The internet has this almost American quality about it, a place where dreams are made of. Allowing even semi-neutrality stifles these dreams.
Monopolize on the power of the internet now, use your voice. Sign the petition
http://act2.freepress.net/sign/end_pipa/?=sti_featurebox
Monday, January 30, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Goes to show you how much I really know...
As a frequent user of the internet I considered myself an expert of sorts. I am able to Facebook, LinkIn, IM and even Tweet. I could google just about anything! As of recently I've even blogged. What I've failed to due is truly understand it. The it of course is the all encompassing "internet."
Working in a highly technical industry I have often heard the reference of protocol and now have a better understnading of the interworkings. The interconnected network of networks is made possible by the protocol used to transmit and receive data. Every computer, smartphone or wireless devise utilizes a TCIP/IP in order to allow communication across multiple devices.
Honestly who knew there was a difference between the internet and the world wide web? The idea that there are these network of computers that make all of this possible is amazing when you actually think of the complexity of it all. The internet allows so much of our daily functions possible. Simple things we take for granted such as browing the world wide web, communicating through various medias as well as conducting business.
To think this all began in 1960 is hard to believe. Being a Generation X'er I don't recall much computer interaction until highschool in the late 90's. ARPANET began development in the early 60's and continued to develop through the 1970's. The actual first international connection was not made until the late 80's and early 90's. Internet protocol was developed in 1972 but not mandated until 1983. Growth continued through the 1990's with the development of a directory based system known as Gopher as well as the development of Hypertext and HTTP protocol which led to the rise of HTML documents.
Where would the world be without HTML?
More importantly where would this blog be without HTML?
Working in a highly technical industry I have often heard the reference of protocol and now have a better understnading of the interworkings. The interconnected network of networks is made possible by the protocol used to transmit and receive data. Every computer, smartphone or wireless devise utilizes a TCIP/IP in order to allow communication across multiple devices.
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To think this all began in 1960 is hard to believe. Being a Generation X'er I don't recall much computer interaction until highschool in the late 90's. ARPANET began development in the early 60's and continued to develop through the 1970's. The actual first international connection was not made until the late 80's and early 90's. Internet protocol was developed in 1972 but not mandated until 1983. Growth continued through the 1990's with the development of a directory based system known as Gopher as well as the development of Hypertext and HTTP protocol which led to the rise of HTML documents.
Where would the world be without HTML?
More importantly where would this blog be without HTML?
Friday, January 20, 2012
Blogging About Blogging....A Look Into My First Blog
I find it interesting that I begin my blogging career with a blog focused on the topic of blogging. Say that three times fast!
Justin Kenagy said it best when he states
But lets face facts, the internet in all its glory with Facebook, Twitter etc. provides the masses with a voice. Right, wrong or indifferent. However this new found voice or web presence can have a positive impact on your presence as a small business for instance. Blogging allows small business to gain internest presence and drive attention back to their web page.
The process of blogging can be overwhelming for those that have not had exposure or have limited experience with the internet as it relates to social networking etc. Several articles are available which highlight some important tips or tricks to keeping it simple. I like to refer to them as "Blogging for Dummies" resources, I wonder if that book exists? I certainly could use a copy!
The most obvious to me was the point made by Matthew Bandyk http://money.usnews.com/money/business-economy/small-business/articles/2008/09/26/how-to-blog-your-way-to-small-business-success?page=2.
The highlighted tips are easy to remember:
I associated [blogs] with pretentiousness and blowhards<a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/business-economy/small-business/articles/2008/09/26/how-to-blog-your-way-to-small-business-success">
But lets face facts, the internet in all its glory with Facebook, Twitter etc. provides the masses with a voice. Right, wrong or indifferent. However this new found voice or web presence can have a positive impact on your presence as a small business for instance. Blogging allows small business to gain internest presence and drive attention back to their web page.
The process of blogging can be overwhelming for those that have not had exposure or have limited experience with the internet as it relates to social networking etc. Several articles are available which highlight some important tips or tricks to keeping it simple. I like to refer to them as "Blogging for Dummies" resources, I wonder if that book exists? I certainly could use a copy!
The most obvious to me was the point made by Matthew Bandyk http://money.usnews.com/money/business-economy/small-business/articles/2008/09/26/how-to-blog-your-way-to-small-business-success?page=2.
The highlighted tips are easy to remember:
- Don't stress about it - keep it simple, short and sweet is best.
- Blog often - use it or lose it!.
- Be a blog expert. Don't just write but be a reader and a follower.
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