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Monday, February 6, 2012 Volume: 26, Issue: 27
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New Times / NewsThe following articles were printed from New Times [newtimesslo.com] - Volume 24, Issue 29
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. |
Discover Santa Maria history
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans - recommended for ages 9 and older
Speaking up
Preparing for disaster - Flooding, fire, and earthquakes--local cities take a look at what to do in an emergency
Corrections
Local hospitals restructure their affiliation with the Catholic Church
Guadalupe finds a silver lining in the RDA shutdown
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