On 6/4/08 11:56 AM, "Michael Torrie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Von Fugal wrote: >> I would dissagree on this one thing. I think any kind of regulation is >> the last thing we need. Don't make a legal limit of any kind, instead, >> open it up so anyone (*cough* xmission *cough*) can step in and fill the >> need! IOW what we need is LESS regulation. > > In this case, however, *LESS* regulation would have exactly opposite > effect. It would close off the network to all competitors and firms up > the infrastructure monopoly, > > Time and time again I've learned that privatization and deregulation of > formerly public utilities (which are already near monopolies) does not > lead to more competition and lower prices. In fact it's *always* the > opposite. > > Public utilities are not paragons of efficiency, but it's foolish to > think that private industry is anymore so, especially in this situation. > I fully expect Broadweave to raise prices and make it impossible for > Xmission or other good ISPs to operate (guess that doesn't change > anything, does it) on the iProvo network. Guess this all will > completely justify comcast's pricing scheme since they'll suddenly be > competitive! This is the point that I made previously. -- Robert LeBlanc Life Sciences Computer Support Brigham Young University [EMAIL PROTECTED] (801)422-1882 -------------------- BYU Unix Users Group http://uug.byu.edu/ The opinions expressed in this message are the responsibility of their author. They are not endorsed by BYU, the BYU CS Department or BYU-UUG. ___________________________________________________________________ List Info: http://uug.byu.edu/mailman/listinfo/uug-list
