The Concept Atomic Helped Father the Internet

In “A History of the Internet and the Digital Future” by Johnny Ryan, he writes about the exciting (if not terrifying at times) when strategic policy decisions regarding Nuclear deployment systems, redundancy, and communication systems were developed in order to insure the United States would not fail in the defense of itself.

But before the technology could be built, competing conceptual theories about just how all that could meaningfully occur in a rapid timeframe were happening in think-tanks. The now Ex Soviet Union eventually developed vaguely similar strategies; but in the early 50s, they relied on brute force and numbers to get their upper hand.

This is the story about how the U.S.took those theories they developed, and forged them into other areas that would allow every part of our world to be connected. Whether it’s medical information, scientific data between universities and schools, or even how commerce and tool die shops tie in to one another; these once specific Atomic concepts eventually morphed into what now allows women and men around the world to chat with their families and friends nearly everywhere in a fashion that is simply taken for granted by most.

This three page post found in this link, is the whole first chapter of a very enjoyable read. It is in fact the whole first chapter and a book I recommend for anyone wanting to learn how we got to the great place we are, as well as where we are going to. (and soon!)

Enjoy…

Net Neutrality? Everythings Coming Up Roses!!! (or so they say)

Ya know, I get spooked real quickly when government entities make their long awaited decisions on ANYTHING and have a collaborative picture that looks like this.

Take a look after the jump at what our Government has put forth as their benevolent policy going forward. (click here on the government approved jump)

And please, comment and tell us your thoughts of what today's outcome means.

Who's Looking Out For Us Now? You've GOT to be KIDDING!!!

If only it was our friend from yesteryear "Yes I'm Only a Bill, and I'm Waiting Here on Capital Hill". Nooooo. Now the people who are advocating for consumer rights on the web is... (Click if you want to have all your hope go down the sewer.)

Windows Vista: Up Close, Personal

Ars Technica is running a massive article on the innards of Vista. As I mentioned before, I like Vista and I think it’s a good product. As a mater of fact, I'm writing this article on a Vista laptop.

Clearly there’s very little here we didn’t already know — UAC keeps us safe, Bill Gates is love — but it’s nice to have it all in once place.

If you're thinking about making the jump to Vista, check the somewhat short article out. It might be worth your time.

Windows Vista: Under the Hood [ArsTechnica]