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The book Network Nation looks extremely good. You can learn about the major themes from this event with the author.
I've had a long stretch on the road, leaving me with little time to post stories, so in leiu of doing nothing, I encourage you to read a short history of AT&T from Matthew Lasar in Ars Technica: "How AT&T Conquered the 20th Century."
Where would be without humor? I just hope Time Warner Cable isn't inspired to add more bogus charges to their bills following this article. A sample:
Take a few minutes to help an excellent organization, Consumers Union, to collect data about broadband. Too much of our information about broadband comes from the big companies that have a vested interest in only spreading information that helps them.
