Blogs could be the new Internet bandwidth hog

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[I suspect Wiki's will consume even more bandwidth than blogs they become
popular. From Dave Farber's Iper list - BSA]

http://news.com.com/2100-1032-5368454.html

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From: Monty Solomon 

By Paul Festa
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
Story last modified September 16, 2004, 4:00 AM PDT

As Web logs gain in popularity, critics warn that they are increasingly
becoming the Internet's new bandwidth hog.

The issue has been in the spotlight for much of this month, following a
decision by Microsoft to abbreviate developer blogs both on its Web site and
in syndication, citing a bandwidth crunch. 

Microsoft's flip-flop is a red flag for large enterprises and other groups
that host and syndicate bloggers. As the practice gains popularity, network
administrators could face tough choices in meeting a demand that promises to
put new strains on server resources.

The developments at MSDN have also raised questions about fundamental
Internet and blogging protocols and practices, with the "blogosphere"
erupting in debates over everything from obscure extensions to HTTP to the
wisdom of group blogs and the resurrection of push technology.

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"This is part of a bigger trend," said Mike Morford, a senior technologist
with Packeteer, a company in Cupertino, Calif., whose software helps network
administrators manage bandwidth. Blog syndication is "currently one of the
best tools for sharing more information more effectively. The problem is
more information takes more bandwidth, and bandwidth is not free."

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