Hi Guys,
My very first post :-P
I slightly new to South African internet, so I'm wondering....
Is there latency to Australia with every ISP in South Africa? Is it as simple as we don't have a direct connection to them?
as per my traceroute below..
C:\Users\Chris-home>tracert...
Wi-fi patent case settled
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Internet proving to be a windfall for Australian economy
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Facebook 'planking' under fire in Australia
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WikiLeaks' Assange confronts Australian Prime Minister
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Australia promises to back any US legal action against WikiLeaks
Australia said Monday it would support the United States in any legal action against WikiLeaks, as the whistleblower site founded by Australian Julian Assange released thousands of sensitive US cables.
Australia defends broadband network plans against OECD warning
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http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/mp/6737138/australia-most-sinful-country-on-earth/
No shortage of wrath on internet discussion forums, that's for sure! :D
Facebook paedophile ring warning from Australia
Australian police warned social networking sites on Friday to be alert to illegal child sex activity, after cracking an alleged paedophile porn ring operating on Facebook.
Hope Ghana give the sheepshaggers a good hiding, especialy because during the early stages to the world cup they said SA will not be able to host such a event & where willing to take over
Looking forward to the Tri-Nations this year, although it is deemed to be an anti-climax to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Tri-Nations 2010 Fixtures:
10 July, 09:35 - New Zealand vs. South Africa - Auckland, NZ - Result: 32 - 12 to New Zealand
17 July, 09:35 - New Zealand vs. South Africa -...
Source: http://www.itnews.com.au/News/166348,iinet-wins-film-industrys-case-torn-to-shreds.aspx
Ahhh, sweet Justice! I love that AFACT has to pay the legal fees! :D