Non-IT News Thread

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/05/comcast-and-charter-agree-not-to-compete-against-each-other-in-wireless

Seems like we have laws specifically to prevent this type of thing.

We do, but laws don't often apply to large companies.

coliver

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/05/sprint-sues-government-over-elimination-of-broadband-price-caps/#p3

This isn't really net neutrality related... but when did the FCC decide that one-provider markets were competitive?

DustinB3403

@coliver said in Non-IT News Thread:

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/05/sprint-sues-government-over-elimination-of-broadband-price-caps/#p3

This isn't really net neutrality related... but when did the FCC decide that one-provider markets were competitive?

When it only cost that ISP a few grand to rebrand monopoly.

scottalanmiller

@DustinB3403 said in Non-IT News Thread:

@coliver said in Non-IT News Thread:

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/05/sprint-sues-government-over-elimination-of-broadband-price-caps/#p3

This isn't really net neutrality related... but when did the FCC decide that one-provider markets were competitive?

When it only cost that ISP a few grand to rebrand monopoly.

Corruption is the cheapest form of business.

scottalanmiller

@coliver said in Non-IT News Thread:

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/05/sprint-sues-government-over-elimination-of-broadband-price-caps/#p3

This isn't really net neutrality related... but when did the FCC decide that one-provider markets were competitive?

Few weeks ago. We talked about it here.

Texkonc

https://www.producthunt.com/posts/gofccyourself-com

coliver

Well Sprint, there's a very well-known and accepted way to plead your case to the FCC.

Just visit the address you get from Pai's secretary...

...and make this:

LOOK LIKE THIS:

Problem solved.

This is really good.

DustinB3403

@coliver looks a little tall. . . I figured a single pack of money would be enough . . .

coliver

@DustinB3403 said in Non-IT News Thread:

@coliver looks a little tall. . . I figured a single pack of money would be enough . . .

You're probably right. I think those are just $1 bills though. I hear he likes to swim in them.

coliver

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/05/ram-is-recalling-over-a-million-trucks-for-faulty-software

Talk about some dodgy software.

JaredBusch

@coliver said in Non-IT News Thread:

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/05/ram-is-recalling-over-a-million-trucks-for-faulty-software

Talk about some dodgy software.

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coliver

@JaredBusch