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Read this with it's appropriate ofcom links
Hope it solves my problems!!

Eamdad wrote:
I think BT threw the line; we will open our ducts if virgin media opens theirs However i think ofcom made a comment about Virgim media "no mandate for Virgin to open its ducts" another thing i was supprised to find out is that virgin media are allowed to use BTs ducts when they are forced open. After this reading this comment i think there will be allot more VM haters:
"It is remarkable that those calling for open access from BT are not willing to provide it themselves. We call on others to follow BT's lead in offering to open its infrastructure and content to all on a fair basis.
Competition is a two-way street. We support Jeremy Hunt's [Shadow Secretary of State for Media] call for open access to all networks and call for others to follow our example and to open their infrastructure and services."
As far as I am concerned quid pro quo, or whats good for the goose is good for the gander or put up or shut up BT rivals.

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Hi everyone. I'm definitely thinking about getting a
Macbook Pro, but before I dedicate myself to getting
one, I want to hear from you.
Good to see you want to be an informed buyer.
What have been your
experiences with your own, or a friends Macbook Pro?
I love my mac book pro.
I heard that there were a few heat problems, but then
I also heard that the problems were solved; what's
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