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> ...we can make internet access more affordable by making it more efficient to deliver data... They are planning to work on data compression. Then, internet w
by pavanred 13y ago
> ...we can make internet access more affordable by making it more efficient to deliver data...
They are planning to work on data compression. Then, internet would be more affordable for people who already have internet connectivity. So, their work will essentially depend on the current and existing way internet connectivity is spreading to the 2/3rds that don't have internet connectivity now. But, are spinning it off as a moral / humanitarian ambition.
Besides, even if they come up with the next revolutionary data compression technique, I would be very surprised if it would be made available as an open standard to the internet to help make internet cheaper/affordable to everyone. I am sure their IP lawyers will have a part to play then.
- wmf 13y agoI wonder how many of those 2/3 have access to Internet connectivity (i.e. they are within range of a tower) but haven't signed up due to costs. Facebook's initiative could help such people. Considering the fat in typical systems, I think their goal of 10x compression can be met with only public-domain techniques.