> and the FCC argued that the domain name system (DNS) adds "capability" to the internet, even though it is just a look-up service and doesn't really add any "capabilities" at all.
Well-lllll... adds significant user capability, in terms of ease of access.* I would argue that (User+TechGubbins) / Cost = InternetUsefulness, and that InternetUsefulness is kinda a key issue under discussion. The court seems to be thinking the same way, too, re public safety aspects of internet access.
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* "Just F*ckin' 216.58.203.110 It!" has no snappy acronym, for example
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