School of Computer Science

Internet Choir & Broadband Speed

Date: Oct.24th.2007

BBC broadcaster Simon Cox finds out how modern technology touches people's lives.

Dr Barry Cheetham Dr Barry Cheetham from The School of Computer Science at the University of Manchester has a dream.  He plans to create a pan-European choir who will one day be able to perform together online.  But at present, the delays inherent in sending any kind of information over the internet are just too great for that to be possible. Barry explains his hopes for low-delay networks on Radio 4's 'Click On' programme, and technology journalist Rupert Goodwins discusses the various types of broadband connection currently available, asking what high-speed internet access could mean for home users.

 

 

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Dr Cheetham

Dr Barry Cheetham

"We are hoping to establish online collaborations between choirs within Europe".