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Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community
In an experiment worth watching, an ISP is bundling the cost of music file sharing with the cost of internet access. While there are good reasons to be wary of access providers also acting as content providers, this approach nonetheless seems infinitely better than the current mechanism that involves broken CDs and suing your customers. The content, moreover, becomes the leader that sells the service. If this works, expect a wide range of content, including news and learning, to be bundled with internet access. Is it back on to the gravy train for the media monopoly? Via digital-copyright.

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