3 chapters across the catalog
Google's SPDY Protocol and the Open Web Alliance
The hosts warn about the "Open Web Alliance" and Google's SPDY protocol, which would route all web traffic through Google's proxy servers. They argue this is a move to centralize control of the internet under the guise of faster performance and mandatory encryption.
NBC's coverage of the London Olympics is criticized for its heavy-handedness and attempts to block non-traditional viewing methods. Brian Williams reports from London while the U.S. faces a historic drought. Internet users are reportedly bypassing NBC's restrictions using proxy servers and VPNs to access open networks.
Internet Architecture and Proxy Server Failures
Internet architects are exploring new congestion algorithms to solve the inefficiency of sending multiple copies of the same file to different users. Previous attempts to use large-scale proxy servers often failed due to technical glitches and the sheer volume of modern media assets. The future may involve ISPs "caching" popular content within their own networks to manage economic pressures.
