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Archive for April, 2006

Population explosion returns to the Internet

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

Another study on internet access and the Digital Divide.

by Jon Gordon, Minnesota Public Radio April 27, 2006

The Internet population is growing again after a period of stagnation, according to a new poll from the Pew Internet and American Life Project.

Nearly three out of four American adults now use the Internet regularly, according to Pew Internet researcher […]

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RFP for Chicago Municipal Wireless

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

The City of Chicago announced that they will be releasing an RFP for a Wireless Broadband Network in late Spring. Who ever wins the bid to deploy the network will be responsible for the financing, installation and management of a for the City of Chicago.

“Please note that Chicago is not seeking to create a […]

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World’s Digital Divide Narrowing

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

Many studies have come out recently stating that the Digital Divide is growing smaller. A recent Pew survey found that 74% of Anglo-Americans, 61% of African-Americans and 80% of English speaking Hipanic-Americans have access to the internet. The study below looked at the Digital Divide through out the world.

World’s Digital Divide Narrowing

By Lucas van Grinsven, […]

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“Net neutrality means don’t tread on the Internet!”

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

Daniel Berninger - “Net neutrality means don’t tread on the Internet!”

Companies selling Internet access argue for property rights as the basis for unwinding long standing net neutrality. However, the companies deriving revenues from Internet access do not own the Internet any more than a company making money from a port owns the ocean. No one […]

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New Trends In Online Traffic

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

By Leslie Walker Washington Post Staff Writer

While growth is slowing at most top Internet sites, it is skyrocketing at sites focused on social networking, blogging and local information.

The dramatic success of those Internet categories is apparent from a recent online-traffic analysis provided by market research firm ComScore Media Metrix, which examined visitor growth rates among the […]

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Internet plays bigger role in life decisions: poll

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:05am ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly half of U.S. users of the Internet went online for help with major life decisions such as finding a college for their child or looking for a new place to live, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

The results show that the Internet is becoming increasingly […]

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Hoops for the Hill 2006

Monday, April 17th, 2006

The WCN community partner in Pilsen, the Gads Hill Center, will be holding a 3 on 3 charity basketball tournament on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at the Windy City Fieldhouse. Go to the Hoops for the Hill 2006 website for more information.

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WCN Participant opens E-Shop

Monday, April 17th, 2006

A participant from North Lawndale’s WCN has used their connection to start an e-shop selling a variety of goods. Go to the ONEight Gift Shop to mak a purchase and support a fellow WCN participants’ business.

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Teens to work on West Frankfort WCN

Monday, April 17th, 2006

Technology students from the West Frankfort High School are trained to take on some of the responsibilities of maintaining West Frankfort’s WCN. Staff of John A. Logan College have trained students to take over installations, trouble-shooting and programming for the network in southern Illinois. These students will in turn train next years class to do […]

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North Lawndale WCN Training Series Schedule

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

Wireless Community Networks Training Series

The Wireless Community Networks Training Series is a way for North Lawndale residents to learn how their wireless network operates and to gain the skills to expand and maintain the network. Individuals will receive Certificates of Completion for attending all three sessions as well as an invitation to help in their […]

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US: Net Neutrality Gets Short Shift in Congress

Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

by Martin H. Bosworth, ConsumerAffairs.Com March 30th, 2006

A final draft of Congressional legislation designed to update the nation’s telecommunication laws is being called a “mixed bag,” as it addresses issues ranging from cities developing their own Wi-Fi networks to codifying the principles of “net neutrality” into law.

Like any mixed bag, some are happy with what they’re […]

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