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google toilet isp – spade89

spade89

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From: houston,tx
Registered: 11-28-2006
ok is this a joke/a prank or is google serious about this:
http://www.google.com/tisp/

an internet service provider that works through the bathroom and it's free ???

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CPUFreak91

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It's been done at a university I believe. If not, some scientists tried it and it worked pretty good.
I see no reason why Google wouldn't try a sewer ISP.

EDIT: Haha http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TISP
Yep, it's a hoax. When I saw the words "Nano bots" I decided it was a hoax and looked up Wikipedia.

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spade89

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From: houston,tx
Registered: 11-28-2006

apparently it is look what it says here:
quote:

The free service would be supported by "discreet DNA sequencing" of "personal bodily output" to display online ads that relate to culinary preferences and personal health. Google also referenced the cola-and-Mentos reaction in their FAQ: "If you're still experiencing problems, drop eight mints into the bowl and add a two-liter bottle of diet soda."


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lghtngclp

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Yeah, nano-bots got me too!

quote:
You can also choose to request our professional installation service, which dispatches an army of factory-trained, sub-contracted nanobots from the TiSP Access Node. The nanobots travel with exhilarating nano-speed through the sewer system and into your home to perform the installation service, which should be complete within 15 minutes. Note: For your own physical safety and emotional well-being and in consideration of the nanobots' working conditions, please make absolutely certain that your toilet is unoccupied at the scheduled appointment time.

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MastaLlama

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Registered: 08-10-2005
awesome! LOL!

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steveth45

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From: Eugene, OR, USA
Registered: 08-10-2005
quote:

* Free, fast and highly reliable
* Easy to install -- takes just minutes
* Vacuum-sealed to prevent water damage

That's when I smelled a hoax.

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D-SIPL

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I actually remember that one this year.

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kenman

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From: Janesville WI
Registered: 08-31-2006
My favorite QUOTES:

Is Google TiSP safe and reliable?
Google TiSP ensures reliable throughput through the power of fiber, which has been proven through extensive research to effectively facilitate consistent data flow with minimal latency. And you can rest assured that under no circumstances will the TiSP system ever expose your privates.


In what countries is this service available?
TiSP is available today in the U.S. and Canada. Google has formed an international consortium of utility companies, sewage system experts, toilet manufacturers, and plumbers to develop solutions to the many problems facing all "dark porcelain"-based data-delivery innovators.

I'm having trouble installing or using TiSP.
Your internet connection should be working within one hour of GFlushing the sinker. If you still aren't online after that period of time, your toilet may be clogged. Please flush three more times, then check your online connection again. If you're still experiencing problems, drop eight mints into the bowl and add a two-liter bottle of diet soda. For further assistance, please visit the TiSP Help Group.

Does my net access have to be wireless?
Not necessarily, but our user studies have found that without wireless connectivity, there was considerable "commode congestion" in an average 2.5-person household whose one bathroom typically can provide a comfortable workspace for just one user at a time. We therefore strongly recommend using the wireless connection to alleviate potential multi-user congestion and encourage widespread "couch computing."

Why is TiSP in beta?
When things go wrong with TiSP, they go very, very wrong. Let's leave it at that.

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leet hacker

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hehe that's funny! Look at this: http://www.google.com/mentalplex/

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Welcome to April first, guys :P

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