Archive for June 2nd, 2008

So what is this site about anyways?

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

After writing on this site for around three months, I would like to get some feedback from readers. I've blogged about quite a few topics, from broadband issues in america to micro-credit in the developing world.  I want to know what people are interested in. My plan for this website was ...

Internet companies say not enough bandwidth, no to net neutrality

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

The Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council, a coalition of 160 Internet companies, met on capitol hill two weeks ago to discuss net neutrality. The meeting hosted input from BitTorrent and other large network operators. Members of the coalition came down against any kind of regulation of their networks. According to an article on FreePress.net, members are saying that BitTorrent and ...

The Internet’s impact in Chicago

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

The Chicago Tribune published an article this weekend about the impact that the Internet can have on the lives of people who are trying to make ends meet. The article mentions the WiMax rollout in Chicago, and the Lt. Governor of Illinois' recently introduced ordinance to provide 15,000 low-cost laptops ...