On Fri, Feb 11, 2005 at 07:12:41AM -0800, Bob Miller wrote:
> > Hum; but is it better? They claim to be able to offer the service
> > to dialup clients as well - not just broadband users.
>
> Define "better".
2. Preferable in regard to rank, value, use, fitness,
acceptableness, safety, or in any other respect.
> Is WMV better than MPEG?
WMV the codec and not the extension? No, MPEG is better. =)
> Is RealAudio or AAC better than Ogg?
In order:
Unequivocably no.
Sometimes yes.
> Is Windows better than NetBSD?
That depends, does the goal involve sabotaging someone's computer?
> AOL better than Willamette.NET?
No, modems suck. ;)
> eBooks better than text files?
Transparent ones, yes. Bookmarkable, text styles, hyperlinks, and the
ability to get text if you need it. =)
> Currently, there is an open standard for VoIP and a bunch of small
> players. There's no natural monopoly as long as the bulk of users
> stay with the open protocols. If a critical number of people adopt a
> closed protocol, a natural monopoly will develop because of Metcalfe's
> Law. Then VoIP will be screwed.
I maintain that offering a package deal students can afford for VoIP and
cellular/wifi phone access would make one VoIP provider very happy very
quickly. =)
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