Archive for June 26th, 2006

Good Description of Net Neutrality

Monday, June 26th, 2006

In this K Street Confidential column, Jeffrey H. Birnbaum gives a good description of net neutrality and why it’s important.
"Net neutrality, which is shorthand for network neutrality, is one of two possible answers to the following legislative question: Should cable and telephone companies be allowed to charge add-on fees to others for access to their [...]

Increasing Computer and Internet Addiction

Monday, June 26th, 2006

The Chicago Tribune reports a recent study about computer and Internet addiction and how mental health care workers are going to see more incidences of it. “Although a useful tool for communication, the Internet has properties that for some individuals promote addictive behaviors and pseudo-intimate interpersonal relationships,” writes author Diane M. Wieland. The abstract indicates [...]

The Independent on Wikis

Monday, June 26th, 2006

The Independent published an article about wikis and how they’re changing the way people do research. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, especially since it is available only to subscribers and I am not one.


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