____/ Mark Kent on Thursday 05 July 2007 14:38 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> Set-top shakeup is in the cards
>>
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>>| As of Sunday, cable operators must provide new TV subscribers with
>>| set-top boxes that have a slot for a special PC card known as a
>>| CableCard. This card contains decryption mechanisms that determine
>>| if a user is allowed to view the video content coming from the
>>| cable operator.
>> `----
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>> http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6194323.html
>>
>> Agency Urges Caution on Net Neutrality
>>
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>>| Supporters of net neutrality rules, including consumer groups and
>>| content providers such as Google Inc., are concerned that Internet
>>| access providers could slow or block content in the absence of such
>>| rules, particularly as Internet providers offer their own services,
>>| such as Internet phone calls.
>> `----
>>
>>
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/28/AR2007062800924.html
>>
>> They can't cope with disruptive technology and lost revenue, so laws are
>> being changed to hurt the 'little guy'.
>
> Has anyone noticed the ironic gap here? On the one hand, we have an open
> system which is being deliberately encrypted by governmental requirement,
> and on the other hand we have google crying out for net neutrality.
Google is being self serving here (image and needs), but also noteworthy is
this:
Is Microsoft no longer a member of ItsOurNet? Trouble in paradise?
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| On the ItsOurNet.org website under "The coalition" section, Microsoft
| is no longer on the list of: "These organizations support legislation
| to achieve net neutrality:"
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http://www.precursorblog.com/node/206
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