Ed₃

If you’re reading this you’re more than likely one of my closer friends and if you’re one of my closer friends chances are you’re pretty fond of the internet, technology and how both in combination can make your life easier, faster and more fun. As a former Linux zealot from my first install of Debian Slink in 1999, freedom is something I value. While I don’t enjoy the connotations of the angst riddled teenage rebel yelling “fight the power” that comes with campaign issues related to freedom, the Save the Internet campaign looks pretty worthy of everyone’s attention.

In essence what is being discussed is the issue of network neutrality and how the level playing field of free speech, cheap access and relatively low cost storage which currently defines the ‘net we know and love are about to be tossed aside in favour of an internet where ‘net presence is more pro rata in nature and only the big guns can afford high quality of service.

http://www.savetheinternet.com — make up your own mind

Just added in a DAB Tuner to my hi-fi today and I must say I am somewhat surprised with the quality that DAB offers. After having made the switch to Freeview digital quite a while ago, I have felt very positive about the transition from analogue but just haven’t got around to taking the plunge with radio. Even though practically all the streams are 128kbps (similar to your average mp3) the sound comes across as warm and clear.

Will I listen to CityBeat? probably not.

This post marks the start of my new weblog, which after the loss of EddieBenton.co.uk to a german ISP has involved relocation.

I’d expect to be posting much of the same material as I had uploaded before, general musings, rants etc.. Your average blog. Nothing here is going to move the earth or set your face on fire, nothing gets my blood boiling more than the self righteous teen blogs out there that claim to be the zenith of creativity, inspiration and profound wisdom.

Average blog from an average guy.

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