- From: Peter Ansell <ansell.peter@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:45:14 +1000
- To: "Ian Emmons" <iemmons@bbn.com>
- Cc: semantic-web@w3.org
On 21/04/2008, Ian Emmons <iemmons@bbn.com> wrote: > > > > I think the problem that I need an HTTP request first is less and > > less there from now on because of mobile access everywhere. The fact, > > that I can figure out anything about a thing by doing a simple GET > > request is very very appealing. I think it makes things really > > easier. > > > > It is important to remember that connectivity to the Internet will never be > universal. I say this not only because of the difficulty and cost of > connecting the remotest locations, but also because in some environments it > is a requirement to *not* be connected to the Internet. One example of this > phenomenon is the intelligence community, where connectivity is often > prohibited (and which is also a huge market for Semantic Web technologies). > Maybe the intelligence community should be more connected so they don't stuff up as much! ;) Intelligence services have fine outbound connectivity AFAIK. Peter
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