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<DIV>Some food for thought as we look towards the challenges facing both the
Internet and Internet governance during 2013 and beyond. As the article points
out</DIV>
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<DIV>* the Internet is now morphing into a series of gated communities</DIV>
<DIV>* apps rather than open protocols increasingly control access</DIV>
<DIV>* net neutrality is out the window if it threatens corporate
dominance</DIV>
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title=http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/how-the-internet-became-a-closed-shop-20121221-2brcp.html
href="http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/how-the-internet-became-a-closed-shop-20121221-2brcp.html">http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/how-the-internet-became-a-closed-shop-20121221-2brcp.html</A></DIV>
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<DIV>We do have a changed situation since WSIS, a new series of threats
and challenges, and new power players. Should make for an interesting
period ahead!</DIV>
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<DIV>Ian Peter
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