Net Neutrality

As an Internet  user, I see Net Neutrality as providing end-to-end service without restrictions or discrimination. “Consumers of all stripes can decide which services they want to use and the companies they trust to provide them. In addition, if you're an entrepreneur with a big idea, you can launch your service online and instantly connect to an audience of billions. You don't need advance permission to use the network. At the same time, network providers are free to develop new applications, either on their own or in collaboration with others.” (Schmidt and McAdam) As summed up by Vint Cerf (one of the founders of the Internet), “The issue is nondiscrimination against applications and against consumer choice.”

from Jeff Turner
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History of the Internet: Think You Already Know? [Chapter 1 Overview]

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What is the Internet? Maybe we all know about parts of it. Reading Chapter One, I realized there is always more to learn, even if we feel comfortable with what we think we know. Gary Shelly and Jennifer Campbell define the Internet as “… a global network of computers that allows individual and business computer users around the world to share information and other resources and to conduct business transactions.” (2) They go on to explain that “… the Internet is an interconnected network of networks …” (Got to love that terminology.) Whoever connects to the Internet is only one of many, and once ‘connected’ are considered to be “online”.

Well Mom, What Do YOU Think?

from B.J. Keaton. "Blogging 101: Part 2, Types of Blogs." March 11, 2001.
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Who wants to maintain a mailing list? Who wants to send out flyers? Even emails are limited to certain recipients. I can blog! I don’t need to know anything about HTML “coding” to deliver a decent product. Yes, it takes time and energy and not everyone likes to write. As a matter of fact, having never done this before; I’m struggling to blog right now. Just 20 minutes or so ought to do it, so they say.......


Chris Brogran admittedly has several writing commitments, but still manages to share some of his blog best practices. He reads new material and talks with people on a daily basis. He needs to find the time to “sit still and type.” He also mentions posting quickly as opposed to perfectly, so as not to over-think what's being written. Understanding how others write and what's important to them along with using pictures that jump out are excellent tips provided by Brogan. One tip that stood out to me was focusing on “what your customers and prospects need.” Coming from a client-centric background, I’m all about that!