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Story: Gates: Internet needs improvements

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WHO OWNS INTERNET

To begin with I must say I am neither against Microsoft nor in its favour. The real issue is not what Microsoft is doing but to improve the functionality and quality of Internet. Internet is a “joint venture” and my fellow friends like the learned comment providers are the true owners and the primary responsibility of its development lies with them along with the netizens. It must be noted that Internet is a hub of connected computers and it is irrelevant what operating system or software we are using so long the choice lies with us. Now if we choose to use Microsoft’s products then we should not criticize it. Similarly, if we choose some other operating software that will constitute the technological base for the Internet. So the choice lies with us to constitute the “functionality”, “technological base”, “control of Internet”, “security of Internet”, etc. If netizens have any particular choice about the constitution and functionality of Internet then they must do something more than mere criticism of Microsoft.

In any case, Microsoft is trying to provide security patches and other security measures and we should give that security initiative a chance. The emphasis must be on the improvement and development of the Internet and if Gates is advocating the same that does not make any difference, provided we do not take it as a product advertisement.

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