Hastings says 10 gigabytes per second is the future of internet
With talk like this, it’s pretty clear how Hastings envisions the future of the Netflix business model:
”We are seeing the beginning of things,” said Reed Hastings, of video on the web. ”Web 2.0 is broadband. Web 3.0 is 10 gigabits a second.” Hastings, chief executive of online DVD rental company Netflix, spoke at the TechNet Innovation Summit in San Jose.
Why, that’s just about the speed I’d want if I were to download a full HD movie on demand. I know, as long as studios continue to make the bulk of their revenue off of DVD sales it’s just a pipe dream, but you’ve gotta admit, it’ll be cool when it finally happens.
Of course there are many other applications for a 10gb/s broadband connection… this link does not go to porn.