This in essence is because of the network effect of the Internet as a distribution channel.

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The effect is that users do not have to wait for a channel to clear if another person is talking, as is common with many high traffic systems today.

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The sensible cost-saving decision to merge its PC and printing divisions impacted its first half, but a Canalys survey of channel partners revealed that a large majority think this will have a positive (or neutral) effect on their future business.

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Evacuation orders were in effect in several areas on Friday, but officials lifted orders for the campus of California State University Channel Islands in Camarillo and for the Dos Vientos community in Newbury Park, authorities said.

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Evacuations orders were in effect in several areas on Friday, but officials lifted such orders for the campus of California State University Channel Islands in Camarillo and for the Dos Vientos community in Newbury Park, authorities said.

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