1337 g@m3r, n00b h@x0r » Podcasts http://www.snubsie.com tech reviews, anime news, and teh life of snubs Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:05:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Net Neutrality http://www.snubsie.com/2008/04/15/net-neutrality/ http://www.snubsie.com/2008/04/15/net-neutrality/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:00:33 +0000 Snubs http://www.snubsie.com/?p=46 I don’t know whether net neutrality is getting serious right now or not, but I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about it.  It’s kind of confusing to me…  From what I understand, net neutrality basically means consumers (thats me and you) are free to use the internet as we wish through whatever service provider we decide to use.  If we go for the same package, we get the same speed for the same webpages, no matter whether we use it for BitTorrent, youtube, or just email.  It’s freedom at it’s best.

Those that are against neutrality are those big communication companies who have tons of supporters and people that give them big money.  Those people that give them lots of money get fast websites, fast connections… fast everything.  Those that don’t give them lots of money get slow connections and websites.

Now, seeing that I’m a ultra geek who likes to watch videos, download tons of stuff, write blogs (duh) and whatnot, obviously I’m for net neutrality and internet freedom.  I don’t want to have to pay some big company who already has too much money, some of my cash that I need to save because Im a poor ass college student.  I don’t want my favorite podcasters having to pay a larger fee for their internet connection so they can keep their current bandwidths.

The internet started free, and it should remain free (once you’ve payed your monthly bill, of course).

Check out Amber Mac’s video blog about her view on net neutrality in Canada.

And here’s 90 day Tania and her friends talking about net neutrality in Europe.

]]> http://www.snubsie.com/2008/04/15/net-neutrality/feed/ 1 My pwn Domain! http://www.snubsie.com/2008/02/28/my-pwn-domain/ http://www.snubsie.com/2008/02/28/my-pwn-domain/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:08:49 +0000 Shannon http://www.snubsie.com/2008/02/28/my-pwn-domain/ I was talking to my SO today, and he said something along the lines of “Why don’t you have a blog?”

Why don’t I? I rant, I rave, I like to talk and talk… So here is my webblog. Be amazed. I’m not really sure what I’m going to make this about, whether it be my travels, strange daily happenings, or just conspiracy theories about random characters like Paul McCartney. Maybe I’ll just post random fun things I come by as I procrastinate my senior paper by surfing the net. I don’t know, I haven’t decided yet. But I do hope you enjoy it.

I listen to a lot of podcasts. I blame this on my SO, even though I love him. Well, my podcasters keep me informed on the news, because I don’t watch TV (Unless it’s Mythbusters). I like listening to podcasts when I’m on my way to class or work. It’s a good way to start the day. :)

For those that don’t know yet, you should. I’m glad I’m not an early buyer like a lot of people are. You guys remember the HD-DVD/Blu-Ray war? Well, Blu-Ray won. For sure this time. HD is gone, long gone. I actually somewhat consider buying a PS3 now. Hmmm…

BTW, the MacBook Air has nothin on the Asus EEE pc. Just thought I would put that out there.

Almost done with my paper that I’m procrastinating. It’s about Wi-Fi cafes. I was doing some research last night and I came across this “How Wi-Fi works” page. I scrolled down and I saw LabRats! How exciting! I think they are a reliable source, don’t you? http://www.labrats.tv/

I’m using LabRats as a source and I am very excited about this!! I’m also very excited about starting something new once this paper is finished… You’ll see.

Ja-ne!

-Shannon

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