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 Thursday, July 29, 2010 Volume: 24, Issue: 52
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New Times / NewsThe following articles were printed from New Times [newtimesslo.com] - Volume 24, Issue 29
Share and Enjoy: Click the links below to share this article with others. Rejoyce, web surfersBY ROBERT A. McDONALD
San Luis Obispo is considering becoming a part of test program that would bring ultra-fast Internet to the city residents. Google, Inc. is looking for cities to check out its new Internet system that would clock in at 100 times faster than what most users now experience. If Google’s claims are true, the project could provide downloads up to 1 gigabit per second. Such speeds would presumably draw high-tech businesses to the area, as well as keep more college-age males off the street. “We’re looking into it,” said Christine Dietrick, San Luis Obispo city attorney. “We’ll see how real it is and if it is as beneficial as it sounds. It sounds like a great opportunity.” A Facebook group, Bring Google Fiber to San Luis Obispo, CA!, already boasts 1,167 members, making it reportedly the largest group trying to lure Google to its town on the social networking site. Share and Enjoy: Click the links below to share this article with others. |
   
Political Watch 07.29
Community Notebook 07.29
Hobnobbing With Helen
D.A.R.E. to be Lazarus? - Despite bad economic weather, the anti-drug program can be resurrected
Never, Neverland? - A proposal to turn Michael Jackson's former home into a state park has locals saying 'just beat it'
Two years of achievement
'Flight of the Valkyries,' Santa Maria style
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