News: The US military has launched a beta site called TroopTube, which is basically a YouTube-like site for U.S. military.
Analysis: A nice way to keep military in touch with their families. The use of “TroopTube” is interesting, though. I wonder when trademark concerns becomes a problem for YouTube. We already have “GodTube” “WeGame,” and “YouPorn.” I wonder if a site could called itself “ITube” or “WeTube” or “MyTube,” without running into trademark problems.
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News: The ban applies in Iraq and apparently on all defense computer networks. The soldiers can still MySpace and YouTube and other banned social networking websites on private computers. “These actions were taken to enhance and increase network security and protect the use of the bandwidth,” said Col. Gary Keck, a Pentagon spokesman. Personal emails are still OK. (More)
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