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METERED BANDWIDTH PRICING IS COMING

Metered bandwidth pricing for Internet service is coming, said cable executives gathered for the American Cable Association's annual summit. Such pricing will be a necessity going forward as cable operators become broadband companies rather than just television delivery companies and the demands for delivering high-bandwidth-consuming video and other services increases. ACA President Matt Polka said metered pricing is in the early stages of development, but that "the outcome is certain." He said there was no limit on the build-outs that his members have to do to meet customer demand, and with new services coming down the pike, his members won't be able to provide all that at $40 per month. He said he would like to pay the same price for heating bills all year round, but that he has to pay more in those Pittsburgh winters when he uses more.

"Let's tweet again"

@TV Cultura, following an interview with Demi Getschko at Roda Viva.

On the top, from left:
Hernani Dimantas, from Escola do Futuro/USP;
Pollyana Ferrari, from PUC-SP;
Me, :D.

Middle line:
Heródoto Barbeiro, Roda Viva host;
Lia Rangel, reporter.

Bottom, but not least:
Demi

Demi Getschko, Wikipedia, Everton and TV

Out of the blue, I was asked to represent Brazilian Wikipedia users on an interview with Demi Getschko. It will take place tomorrow on a traditional TV program in Brazil, called Roda Viva (.

Someone entered his wikipedia article, saw my contributions and invited me to represent the whole community (?!).

So, if you have questions, comments or suggestions, feel free to send it via Twitter or e-mail).

Remember that Demi is also member of the ICANN board, ;).

RFCs become 40

From NYT, by Stephen Crocker:

Op-Ed Contributor - How the Internet Got Its Rules - NYTimes.com

TODAY is an important date in the history of the Internet: the 40th anniversary of what is known as the Request for Comments. Outside the technical community, not many people know about the R.F.C.’s, but these humble documents shape the Internet’s inner workings and have played a significant role in its success.

40? Well, it's something like two Evertons.