Internet2

[Kentactic]

More than 200 universities, 70 private companies, 45 government agencies, and 45 international organizations log on to Internet2 every day. Your work computer might be linked to Internet2 already?you can use this Java applet to find out. There are no secret Web addresses or special browsers required to log on, no buttons saying, "Click here for Internet2." Organizations that want to join up must demonstrate a research-related purpose, pay dues, and meet minimum technical requirements so they don't slow down the rest of the Internet2 empire.

http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/webhead/2005/06/internet2.html

So the government is seperated from the public. They can shut off the internet or censor it and still have full priveledges on their own internet network.

This article is from 2005 but just thought id share.

[EJR914]

Good article, Ken, it certainly makes one think, that is for sure!