Don't let Net neutrality rules fuzz up Internet videos

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

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> From: Brett Glass <brett () lariat net>
> Date: January 20, 2010 3:12:09 PM EST
> To: farber () gmail com, dave () farber net, Ip ip <ip () v2 listbox com>
> Subject: Don't let Net neutrality rules fuzz up Internet videos

> Don't let Net neutrality rules fuzz up Internet videos
>
> Susie Kim Riley
>
> Imagine being able to stream full screen, high-definition movies to  
> your computer or mobile device on demand -- without the stops and  
> starts, or the fuzzy picture that plague Internet video today. Or  
> consider how great it would be if you could download a new operating  
> system -- like Mac OS X or Windows 7 -- in just seconds, regardless  
> of how congested the Internet is in your neighborhood.
>
> These advances could be just around the corner. But proposed new  
> rules governing how data travels over the Internet could confine  
> consumers to a world of grainy video clips, uneven download times,  
> and fewer innovative goods and services.
>
> For years, the Federal Communications Commission has been discussing  
> Net neutrality rules. Net neutrality originally was aimed at  
> protecting the consumer by improving Internet transparency,  
> providing fair and unfettered access, maximizing choice and quality,  
> and ensuring continued Internet innovation.
>
> Net neutrality will likely become law this year. Most of the  
> proposed rules are sound -- they would ensure the openness of the  
> Internet and prevent any legitimate applications or desired services  
> from being blocked by providers of the Internet "pipe." The  
> transparency would provide consumers with a clear definition of  
> their service.
>
> However, some aspects of Net neutrality would have the unintended  
> consequence of limiting choice and quality, and potentially making  
> the service more expensive than it may need to be.
>
> More at:
>
> http://detnews.com/article/20100120/OPINION01/1200314/Don-t-let-Net-neutrality-rules-fuzz-up-Internet-videos



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