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The internet may split?

by David Tiernan · in Technical Issues · 10/13/2005 (2:30 pm) · 35 replies

I just got done reading a article last week about how countries in europe want control of the internet ICANN system or shared control. Today I read a article that some countries in eurpoe said they may need to split the internet if the US does not give in allowing other countries to support the backbone.

http://technology.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,16559,1589967,00.html

I thought this was big enough news to share as it is something that would affect the community since we have quite a few users in europe.
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Nick
#21
02/28/2007 (1:31 pm)
You're a tough cookie to track down, Dave. =)

Torque Owner David Tiernan
#22
03/01/2007 (6:33 am)
Do I know you?

Nick
#23
03/01/2007 (6:34 am)
Yup. How are you?

Torque Owner David Tiernan
#24
03/01/2007 (7:09 am)
Good but who are you?

Nick
#25
03/01/2007 (7:10 am)
=) It's Nicole.

Nick
#26
03/01/2007 (7:13 am)
=) It's Nicole.

Sean Brockest
#27
03/01/2007 (8:14 am)
In regards to Al Gore's "inventing the Internet"

http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp

Quote:
To claim that Gore was seriously trying to take credit for the "invention" of the Internet is, frankly, just silly political posturing that arose out of a close presidential campaign.

Torque Owner Tyler Slabinski
#28
10/06/2007 (2:16 pm)
They wouldn't be able to do that, USA controls around... maybe 60%-70% of the internet? And many people buy things from the USA via internet. Now their economies will get a rumble if they try.

Also, it may be impossible because they would have to disconnect the phones too (Dial-up anyone?) so they would pretty much break most communication, I don't think it's a good idea for anyone.


EDIT: Uh-oh... goodbye runescape. {:(

Torque Owner Very Interactive Person
#29
10/06/2007 (2:55 pm)
Quote:They wouldn't be able to do that, USA controls around... maybe 60%-70% of the internet? And many people buy things from the USA via internet. Now their economies will get a rumble if they try.
I so wanted to reply to this. But I think you wouldn't understand anyway.

[edit]I just see in your profile you are 12 years old. That explains a lot [/edit]

Torque 3D Owner Stephen Zepp
#30
10/06/2007 (3:01 pm)
Ward: Please respect all users, and if you have a response to statements or questions, feel free to post them, but there really isn't any need to be patronizing.

Torque Owner Tyler Slabinski
#31
10/07/2007 (11:23 am)
Well for your information, at least I started earlier before you did.


EDIT: P.S. If you can't read, I'm 13 not 12.

Torque 3D Owner Stephen Zepp
#32
10/07/2007 (12:37 pm)
Tyler--same goes for you. It's best to avoid personal conflicts, and stay professional and polite :)

Torque Owner David Tiernan
#33
10/08/2007 (8:42 am)
Wow holy necro post, This post was about the IANA and ICANN where it was the other country's that wanted to split from the us as a threat if they didn't get some controlling interest. They are now international commities which was in the best interest of everyone.

Torque Owner JD
#34
10/08/2007 (8:09 pm)
I think this is very controversal; however anyone who knows anything would agree or disagree to this but must see the whole point of. Anyone know Mitchio Kaku? Well the internet being National and no longer USA Owned would be a large step towards a Type I civilization. Now if only internet was free.... >.<

Torque Owner Derry Bryson
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#35
10/08/2007 (8:20 pm)
This is an ancient thread, why does anyone continue to post here?
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