[Year 12 IT Apps] Chinese internet filter to be 'optional'................and pigs might fly

[Kent Beveridge]

I just noted in my readings online that China has just added another 228 sites to its filter list bringing to almost 800 the number now!
 
Dont forget the flying penguins too! 
 
Kent.
 
Kent Beveridge,
St. Brigids CSC, Horsham.
Ph (03) 5382 3545
http://www.stbc.vic.edu.au/
kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au
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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Anderson, Stuart L
Sent: Fri 8/14/2009 12:43 PM
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Subject: [Year 12 IT Apps] Chinese internet filter to be 'optional'................and pigs might fly


Chinese internet filter to be 'optional'
 
A TOP Beijing official says a controversial internet filter software is optional for all users after plans to install it on computers sold in China triggered a storm of protest.
 
http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25927476-5014239,00.html <http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25927476-5014239,00.html>
 
- Stuart Anderson
Kambrya College

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