The Wars Of The Future Are Cyber Wars!

June 30-2009:

The Wars Of The Future Are Cyber Wars!

Today global communication is conducted primarily via computer technology and Internet accessing. The computer has become the modus operandi for us to communicate with each other on a global scale, hitherto unheard of. 

Our military systems are also dependent on this technology to operate missiles, launch missiles, launch satellites, and launch directives or cods that will send drones, or warheads towards an enemy thousands of miles away, that is unseen.

The ability to hack into military systems, or law enforcement systems, or National Security Systems are VERY REAL indeed, with expert computer hackers. Some of which do so for a fee, others to interrupt or sabotage, others to brag about.

This reality is the concern or most or all governments worldwide, and are being contemplated on with their own defense systems manned by officially conscripted hackers to work for the state, to guard or prevent their individual systems from being sabotaged or compromised by hackers.

So How Could We Avoid Any Major Catastrophe?

There have been some state to state hacking already, and the victimized states are already known. But hacking into computers worldwide is being done on a daily, and hourly basis. So those governments that are seriously bent of protecting their security networks or systems, MUST endeavor to implement certain technological changes and Fire Walls, to prevent sophisticated hacking into their systems. 

And this will naturally cost large sums of revenue to pay for the know how, the recruits, and systems to build, develop, and monitor. 

But it has to be done!

Derryck.
NYC. 

Should Congress regulate your Internet service plan?

June 23-2009:

I Support The Bill (H.R. 2902) That Will Review/Regulate Internet Pricing!
 
Dear Senator/Congressperson,

I agree that some legislation MUST be put in place to prevent greed, and arbitrary increases of charges to customers, for their much needed Internet Connection and usage.

I also believe that Internet Service Providers MUST improve, with Fiber Optic Technology (if they do not yet have it), to allow for more efficiency, speedy transmission, and for greater consumer satisfaction.

This is the technology currently being used in Japan, and other developed and developing countries.

And with Fiber Optics Speed, more consumers will be encouraged to use the Internet, as another medium of communication, and business.

Also, File Transfers, Video Uploading and Sharing are a few of the PRIMARY aspects of Internet use, especially for the young and Internet savvy.

Sincerely,

Go To congress.org


Should Congress regulate your Internet service plan?

Internet providers who charge customers by how much they use would have to justify their prices to federal regulators under a bill introduced last week. 
 
Freshman Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) filed the bill after some providers tested plans to charge customers more if they download video or otherwise use a lot of bandwidth. The companies argue that the increasing popularity of online video is taxing their ability to provide Internet service and that increased regulation could lead to higher prices for other customers. 
 
The bill, H.R. 2902, would allow the Federal Trade Commission to review whether the pricing plans are fair.

Do you think federal regulators should review Internet pricing plans?

Arbitrary Internet Penalty In France!

June 23-2009:

Arbitrary Internet Penalty In France!

There is now a law in France to punish anyone who downloads music and movies online three times. If caught, they will be disconnected from accessing the Internet for three years as a penalty.

This law to my mind, is what I call and infringement upon the right to access the Internet for FREE, to download and share music or movies with friends and contacts, by using the strong arm of the law to debar these freedoms.

This Law MUST be fought aggressively online and everywhere, even without France. Because it is only a matter of time, when other governments may be tempted to take similar legal action.

Mimbari.
New York City.

Surveillance Technology Explained!

June 23-2009:

Surveillance Technology Explained!

This is a concept that is being used currently around the world. Mostly by private enterprise, to monitor consumer behavior in stores, on the streets, and other areas of interest.

Governments with the help of private technologists have developed, and are constantly developing technology for surveillance of their citizenry.

This is done in China, Burma, India, the UK, The USA, Germany, Russia, the EU, and everywhere around the globe, where it is felt that the people must be monitored. Especially where there are terrorist activities.

However, in light of the current terrorist activities in the political arena, globally, technology for surveillance purposes are constantly being improved and tweaked to provide for specific needs of clients. Be it government or private enterprise.

So the next time you see that commercial bill board in lights, it may be monitoring you as you pass by and stare at it, because of it's lure. And you may never be aware that it is monitoring your interest in it.

This type of technology also infringes upon the commonweal's privacy in public places. Because if the citizenry is constantly being watched every way he or she goes in public. Then who is to stop the state from arresting anyone they feel, if he or she fits a certain profile or behaves according to certain observations on record.

This is very disconcerting for those of us who believe that the any state or private enterprise, that indulges in such activities must be stringently controlled, less we all find ourselves pawns or targets, for the state's covert actions or designs!

Derryck.
New York City

Inside A Downloader's Head:

http://entertainment.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/06/18/2111209

Posted by timothy on Thursday June 18, @05:50PM

from the dude-pirate-is-not-the-prefered-nomenclature dept.
iateyourcookies writes.

Inside A Downloader's Head: 

"As opposed to enforcement which usually makes the headlines, The BBC is running an article called Inside A Downloader's Head which looks at the film and music industries' attempts to prevent copyright infringement. It details some of the campaigns, their rationale, controversy surrounding them and notes that 'there are plenty, even among the young, who can be eloquent about why they believe illegal downloading is not wrong.

These can include everything from what they see as the unacceptable "control freakery" of DRM and regional coding, to overcharging and exploitation of the very artists the music industry claims to protect.'

However, PR company for the industry Blue Rubicon attests that 'campaigns can change hearts and minds... If you do them right you can make a material impact on people's behaviour.'"