As I was perusing computer and business news this morning, I came upon this interesting article. Google has revealed a new set of tools to help us Internet users figure out whether or not we are getting the Internet services we paid for. These tools are over at Measurement Lab. Perhaps one of the most exciting parts about this (other than the fact that we can now call our ISP’s bluff) is this:
M-Lab is intended to be a truly community-based effort, and we welcome the support of other companies, institutions, researchers, and users that want to provide servers, tools, or other resources that can help the platform flourish.
Naturally I had to try some of the tools out, but it seems that either their servers are very busy, or I’m just not having luck connecting to them. Even with that, M-Lab has entered my bookmark list and will be checked out again later. I can’t wait to see what comes of these tools! I am sure that their Glasnost tool will be quite popular.
That does sound really handy, and Comcast’s worst nightmare.
It’s about time. I’d be curious to see what sortof tools will be offered with this. I need to bookmark this link. Thanks.
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