Re:Actually, I think this is a "good thing" (tm). (Score 1)

I agree that this is a good thing, let Steve Case start his own internet. This will allow those who choose to use the "classic" internet as they see fit and AOL will continue to spoon feed their brand of pablum to those who enjoy lowbrow content. I would only start worrying when AOL tries to do any of the following: 1. Buy any Linux distribution. Don't laugh Tivo is powered by a LinuxPPC varient. Tivo is a set top box/super VCR, AOL just happens to be developing a set top box too. Need I remind anyone that AOL owns Netscape already. 2. AOL tries to buy into a Baby Bell to side step cable franchise agreements. 3. AOL tries to buy a telco or a net backbone. I could see AOL envisioning itself as a ATT/TCI/AtHome competitor. Positive side effects of the AOL/Time Warner merger: 1. DSL will be more widely deployed by telcos to counteract the merger. This will only serve to make DSL more price competitive than it is currently. 2. AtHome will be more widely deployed by ATT/TCI. Don't think that they plan to stand by idly and watch AOL move in on the turf that they staked out. 3. MSN will fade to black much as eworld did. Has anyone seen www.msn.com? There is absolutely no mention of the merger nor has Bill Gates been seen or heard from. I think Gates is sulking in Redmond with his tail between his legs contemplating his next move. Sitting smugly in front of a LinuxPPC box, connected via DSL, watching DirectTV.