Net Neutrality

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The Internet as we know it is facing a serious threat. There's a debate heating up in Washington, DC on something called "net neutrality" and it's a debate that's so important Google is asking you to get involved. We're asking you to take action to protect Internet freedom.

In the next few days, the House of Representatives is going to vote on a bill that would fundamentally alter the Internet. That bill, and one that may come up for a key vote in the Senate in the next few weeks, would give the big phone and cable companies the power to pick and choose what you will be able to see and do on the Internet.

Today the Internet is an information highway where anybody no matter how large or small, how traditional or unconventional has equal access. But the phone and cable monopolies, who control almost all Internet access, want the power to choose who gets access to high-speed lanes and whose content gets seen first and fastest. They want to build a two-tiered system and block the on-ramps for those who can't pay.

Creativity, innovation and a free and open marketplace are all at stake in this fight. Please call your representative (202-224-3121) and let your voice be heard.

Call Congress at 202-224-3121 or CLICK HERE to enter your zip code to find your representative

CLICK HERE to sign the Save the Internet petition to Congress for Internet freedom

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Addressed currently in the 3rd video here:

http://opposingdigits.com/vlog/?p=274

What is the debate about Net Neutrality? http://opposingdigits.com/vlog/?p=276 Link for sending e-mails and making phone calls to your state Senators: http://www.savetheinternet.com/=act

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i cant wait to build my new comp. 3 more weeks. ive got the connection but my 8mb vid card wont be letting me stream any video...

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	i cant wait to build my new comp. 3 more weeks. ive got the connection but my 8mb vid card wont be letting me stream any video...

I've gotten 16MB video cards from free scrap, and they should be sufficient. Wink

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well, im not even posting on my own comp. someone asked to reformat their comp and has been lazy about getting it back. so ill be damned if i upgrade their comp. i currently own a 160mhz laptop/relic. you should see how confused it is when the html hits it before the browser has a chance to open...

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http://opposingdigits.com/vlog/?p=297

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A short video on the importance of net neutrality. The telecom’s have spent an estimated 10-50 million dollars lobbying Congress to let them gut net neutrality–and reap huge profits. They want the right to degrade service and restrict access–so they can charge more money on both ends and limit freedom of speech. Don’t let them do it, man.

We are still fighting for Net Neutrality/Internet Freedom in The US Senate Today - call 202-224-3121 and ask for your Senator… than demand a fair and neutral internet…

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Congratulations! Earlier this month, the gavel fell on the 109th Congress, marking the demise of efforts to legislate away Net Neutrality -- and a stunning victory for real people who fought to retain control of the Internet.

The fate of Net Neutrality has now been passed to more Web-friendly Congress. But we can't just wait on our elected officials to beat back the next assault from the phone and cable companies.

To help spread the word, SavetheInternet.com has created a YouTube video called "Independence Day."

Our coalition pledges to work with the new Congress to craft bolder policies that ensure all Americans can enjoy the unlimited choices the Internet has to offer.

We can now have a long overdue public conversation about what the future of the Internet should look like. This will not only include Net Neutrality, but making the Internet faster, more affordable and accessible to everyone.

The only way to win a better Internet in 2007 is to tell the new Congress that Internet freedom is a priority. But we need more Americans to join the fight. By forwarding this YouTube video to friends, you can help spread our message and build momentum for the New Year.

As the narrator says in the video: "We need to sound the alarm now ... use the Internet to Save the Internet."

You can help us start 2007 on the right foot by watching the video and telling your friends to "stand by for action."

Best Wishes for the New Year,

Timothy Karr
Campaign Director
SavetheInternet.com

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Tim Berners-Lee (M.I.T.), The Father of the World Wide Web, Comments on Net Neutrality

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	Legendary journalist Bill Moyers address the National Conference for Media Reform in Minneapolis, June 7, 2008. Presented by FreePress.net. For more speakers, press coverage, and info, visit: http://www.freepress.net/conference

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Thanks to Darganot for this info:

Documentary is below.

Part 1, Baud

Part 2, Sysops and Users:

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Part 3, Make it pay:

Part 4, Fidonet:

Part 5, Art Scene:

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Part 6, HPAC (Hacking, Phreaking, Anarchy, and Cracking)
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Part 7, No Carrier.
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Part 8, Compression:

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