Comments on: Vint Cerf loves BitTorrent

By: David Janes

David Janes — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 01:03:13 +0000

Well, we’re certainly making a bet on it. We’ve developed an infrastructure that we think can share tens of thousands of files using BitTorrent.

The fundemental issue is that sites are straining at the seams now trying to deliver simple text, such as RSS feeds. How can there be a “instapundit” of the video or podcasting world without something like BT underneath to share the load.

By: Jesse Kopelman

Jesse Kopelman — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 23:08:26 +0000

I think bittorrent or something based on it is the way to make an all internet version of NetFlix work.

By: Peer 1 Blog

Peer 1 Blog — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 22:45:39 +0000

BitTorrent is a great way to get ROI on networks and unexpected and unimaginable positive effects – Vint Cerf

Go Vint go! ISPs and webhosts that don’t plan for and encourage BitTorrent and VoIP are ignoring the future rushing …

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 21:03:12 +0000

not sure what regulations he is talking about either. must drop him an email about this

By: Aswath Rao

Aswath Rao — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 20:25:49 +0000

The newspaper article does not make it clear which aspects of VoIP regulation Cerf is talking about. There are regulations about interconnection, social fees, consumer protoection/rights. It will be good to know whether he is lumping all together or not.

By: Christian Gloddy

Christian Gloddy — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 20:19:55 +0000

Isn’t it ‘Vint’ not ‘Vin’?