Public libraries have always been places of lifelong learning, whether through the volumes of books that line the walls or the free computers and Internet availability to patrons. Now, tapping into a gigabit network in Kansas City, libraries on both sides of the state line can pursue more collaborative community projects and distance-learning opportunities. ... continue reading »
Everyone is still waiting to see what Kansas City will do with this new gigabit network Google has promised will arrive anytime now. On Jun. 29, Mercury News columnist Chris O’Brien reiterated the same fears about the coming network in “As Google gets ready to launch its gigabit network, Kansas City asks: Now What?” as Kansas City officials and government entities have been talking about for more than a year. ... continue reading »