OK – so, who has been the most influential figure in the development of the internet, the World Wide Web and the way the 21st century communicates? Eerrr…. Bill Gates? Well, hasn’t he really just developed computer programmes? Steve Jobs? Well, Apple is now the biggest company in the world and, without an ‘i-something-or-other’ it …
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Grumpy old woman Saturday morning rant… Videos…
If there is one thing that I really hate about the growing sophistication of the internet – it is videos! There are occasions when being able to see something in film format is invaluable – Dr Magda Havas’s explanation of how electromagnetic radiation can affect our blood is a perfect example – but the vast …
Google: Don’t be Evil – Protect the Net’s Neutrality
Ever heard of net neutrality? Well, it is sort of the founding principle of the web – that every internet user from the most occasional blogger to the largest multinational should have equal access to the internet. It ‘protects the consumer’s right to use any equipment, content, application or service without interference from the network …
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