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NSA is buying Americans' internet browsing records without a warrant::"Web browsing records can reveal sensitive, private information about a person based on where they go on the internet," said Sen. Ron Wyden.

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[-] morriscox@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Ironically, what bothered me at first is the use of internet instead of Internet. An internet is a network of networks. The Internet is the global network of networks. I know that internet is becoming the standard but having been a network administrator, it does annoy me.

[-] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Just heard a podcast mention this.

I like your distinction, though I would believe it’s an uncommon one today.

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