internet Archives - Ryan McLaughlin

The Internet’s Own Boy an important documentary about Aaron Swartz

I think the Internet is something most of us take for granted. I certainly do. Sure, I was quick to share anti-SOPA messages, and I generally understand the importance of initiatives like the Creative Commons and the EFF. But day to day? Daily it’s mostly just a tool and a time suck. It has become …

July 12, 2014

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Stopping the meter on Internet use, and Tim Berners-Lee strikes out against Facebook

Just a little Tuesday FYI for any Canadians who may be passing by. Please consider signing and keeping the Internet the wonderful flourishing network it is. From OpenMedia.ca: Bell Canada and other big telecom companies can now freely impose usage-based billing on independent Internet Service Providers (indie ISPs) and YOU. This means we’re looking at …

November 23, 2010

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Comparing China, US Internet usage

A couple of days ago Silicon Alley Insider posted a chart displaying the differences and similarities between Chinese and US Web usership. The chart mines and melds data from the Pew Research Center and China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC, why isn’t it CINIC?). There were no huge surprises, but it does give a pretty …

May 25, 2009

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Upgrade for Dao By Design

If ever in the future this blog dies or simply fades into obscurity it’ll be for one simple reason – Dao By Design. The bastard. As long-time readers might be aware, my full-time gig isn’t witty Chinese commentary (some would argue it’s not even my part-time gig). To keep the lights on, I run a …

March 28, 2008

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