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Internet 2
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The goal of Internet 2 is to provide connectivity between academic and research institutions at speeds up to 1,000 times faster than today’s Internet. Data is transmitted at speeds in upwards of 270 megabits per second; that is 10,000 times as fast as a conventional 28.8 dial-up modem! Internet2 is primarily designed to be used by member universities and corporate sponsors. Today, Internet2 has over 40 member universities with the goal of over 140 by year-end 1999. Sponsored universities eventually hope to develop ultra-high speed medical care and digital libraries using Internet2. Also, the potential for e-commerce is immense because of Internet2’s built in fire walls and greater speed and reliability compared to its predecessor. Internet2 will support video conferencing at unparalleled speeds. ResearchTV has made HDTV over the internet a reality. They are planning to upgrade the technology to produce transmission speeds if one gigabit, or 1,000 megabits, per second. Real-time connectivity between scientific researchers can facilitate collaboration and the joint use of distant and scarce resources, i.e. a telescope on the other side of the world. Scientists and astronomers working in different parts of the world can view the same data in real time and determine how to best manipulate the angle of the telescope. Experts say that software giants may lose some of their power with the ramp up of Internet2. Expensive software programs may be available for rent over Internet2, such as cable TV is now. Other uses beyond traditional academia are: Health care, National security, Distance Learning, Energy Research, Bio-medical Research, Environmental Monitoring, Manufacturing |
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