FCC plans to formalize Internet rules on net neutrality draw fire

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The Internet has long adhered to one basic principle: Nobody's in charge.

 

That hallmark owes to the Internet's grand design. It's basically a global confederation of unrelated computers, making it impervious to hurricanes, earthquakes and other disasters. Hackers regularly attack, but can't shut it down. Governments, try as they might, also can't control it.

 

That doesn't mean the Internet is meddle-proof.

 

Its Achilles' heel: Internet service providers, or ISPs. They control the on-off ramps used by millions to enter and exit the World Wide Web each day. Access is typically provided by phone and cable TV companies, via upgraded phone lines and high-speed cable-TV modems.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-12-09-netneutrality09_CV_N.htm?csp=Tech

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