[PLUG] Verizon FIOS, Linux, Uptime

[Rich Shepard]

On Wed, 15 Aug 2007, Rogan Creswick wrote:

> While going back to Comcast probably isn't a problem, going back to DSL,
> or even standard phone, might be:
>
> http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003782083_verizoncopper10.html

   Ouch! What's even worse is the lack of alternatives for telephone
providers. If you are in Verizonland, you're stuck with them and can't go to
a different vendor. I suspect there will be more loud screaming and
political/regulatory attention paid in coming years.

Rich

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