[governance] How the Internet became a closed shop

[Ian Peter]

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

* the Internet is now morphing into a series of gated communities
* apps rather than open protocols increasingly control access
* net neutrality is out the window if it threatens corporate dominance

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/how-the-internet-became-a-closed-shop-20121221-2brcp.html

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!

Ian Peter 
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