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Can't we just create our own local Intranets using Ethernet cables running around cul-de-sacs? Mine connects to yours which connects to his which connects to h
by rocky1138 10y ago
Can't we just create our own local Intranets using Ethernet cables running around cul-de-sacs?
Mine connects to yours which connects to his which connects to hers. Eventually we'll have formed a network.
- Asooka 10y agoThat's how a lot of ISPs in eastern europe started - string cable along dense neighbourhoods by just letting it hang off any nearby pole, trees, or along steel cables strung between two close buildings with no poles or trees around. I imagine building regulation codes are more strictly enforced in USA and will stop that kind of thing.
- JustSomeNobody 10y agoYes. Then eventually someone will come along and say, "i'll do it for you for a fee" and they'll get a bunch of customers and they'll own the cables and then rename themselves Comcast.
- rocky1138 10y agoHow about we make it a rule that if anyone wants access to the network they are not allowed to charge for it. It must be done only to help grow the network for its own sake.
- JustSomeNobody 10y agoSomeone will sue and then laws will be made. Whoever has the most money/best lawyers will win.