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1. • CommentAuthordino
   • CommentTimeApr 28th 2008

    (1731.41)
   m1k3y - (1731.37) said:
   
   >> What do we have now, that will keep operating, if the IM networks goes down?
   
   > local wifi mesh networks.. you'll have more luck with an OLPC than some high-end laptop in the event of network systems failure
   
   It's a good idea for people to tinker with mesh networking before disaster happens. Learn how, see if your rig can do it.
   
   > might also wanna befriend one of those crazy kids that run internet connections over the HAM radio network
   
   ooo, shiny, I didn't know this was happening
   
   Spiraltwist - (1731.38) said:
   
   > @m1k3y You just spoke another language to me.
   
   Don't worry ma'am, we're from the internet
2. •  
     CommentAuthorSpiraltwist
   • CommentTimeApr 28th 2008

    (1731.42)
   @dino
   
   Ha!
3. •  
     CommentAuthorm1k3y
   • CommentTimeApr 29th 2008

    (1731.43)
   dino - straight up dude! Must check if the OLPC does local meshing, sans outside internet connection.
4. •  
     CommentAuthorCat Vincent
   • CommentTimeApr 29th 2008

    (1731.44)
   @Spiraltwist:
   I also recommend Sterling's Distraction - very funny look at near-future politics and networking on the social level. (Though his magical-realist-pop-band book Zeitgeist is funnier.)
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     CommentAuthorSpiraltwist
   • CommentTimeApr 29th 2008

    (1731.45)
   @Cat Vincent
   
   Thank you for the recommendations.