Seriously why not Japan, or most European countries?
Because Japan, and most European countries, are geographically tiny. Australia is, AFAIK, the only USA-sized country rolling out nation-wide high-speed internet access. Our population density is an order of magnitude lower than yours, so surely, if we can make it profitable, so can the US.
Admittedly, our current infrastructure is mediocre, but the planned roll-out should address that.
Google's only put up the January 2001 index because it happens to be the oldest one they have.
web.archive.org does have a result for Slashdot as it was in late 1998 though, so you don't have to stick to Slashdot in 2001!
He sits alone, with the weight of the world on his shoulders, and why?
I think I'll light a candle for him.
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Just got back from the Finale of the Queensland Biennial Music Festival, singing at the Brisbane Powerhouse with a group of Refugees. The concert was called Alafiah: Voices of Freedom, and I guess you could say it was a success.
Have you ever wished for anything better?
Life is like a game of poker. You're dealt your cards, then you keep them or throw them away. In the end you either win or you lose.
Just a question and a thought.
ello,
I am Xiang.
This is my journal.
Enjoy.
Karl's version of Parkinson's Law: Work expands to exceed the time alloted it.
