Dion's random ramblings

Saturday, July 29, 2006

Ever wonder how the internet works?

Some of you may have been aware that the US Senate House Committee on Internet Regulation has been debating a bill called 'Net Nuetrality'.

In short, the bill aims to allow internet service providers to charge a higher rate for certain content downloads (like Video on demand). The reasoning behind it is that certain larger companies are clogging up the internet by sending huge video files to users, thus preventing normal traffic (such as email and regular web browsing) to take place.

Sounds sensible...

But then, in true Republican style, they put a an ancient old man who has probably never even SEEN a computer, let alone used the internet, in charge of investigating this bill.

Here is the result. It is hilarious!

Check out www.savetheinternet.com if you're passionate about a free internet!

5 Comments:

  • This is fabulous! Dare I say that there is a lesson here for the Church?!

    By Blogger Arthur, at 11:05 AM  

  • I know this is a stupid question for those who already know the answer! But how does one watch or download YouTube things so that it doesn't stop-start all the way through?
    Looks fascinating! Thanks for help, if can.

    By Blogger Jenny, at 8:53 AM  

  • Hi Jenny, thanks for the comment. With this video you just click on the play button and give it a few seconds to start.

    Blessings!

    Dion

    By Blogger digitaldion, at 1:14 PM  

  • Sorry, I should have mentioned - the reason it stops and starts is because you need to have a fair dial up speed, or ADSL.

    By Blogger digitaldion, at 3:45 PM  

  • Thanks Dion! I was trying with a theoretical 1.8 Mbps connection so that should be fast enough! I will try again though.

    By Blogger Jenny, at 5:39 PM  

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