US government funding 'shadow' networks

[ktlight]

The Obama administration is funding so-called "shadow" internet and cell phone networks, which allow activists to operate independently of government controls.

The "shadow" networks are portable kits that fit in suitcases, which could maintain ad-hoc computer networks useful to activists in places where internet is either inaccessible or being monitored.

One team of technologists in Washington, DC, has received a government grant to build a portable network.

Al Jazeera's Monica Villamizar had the opportunity to meet them. She reports from the US capital.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kNEsw0Aj2U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kNEsw0Aj2U&feature=player_embedded

[Darla Ken Pearce]

These were set up in the 80's successfully by Apple Computer's ONE NET. I know because I was there and part of it. Take down the internet and other structures will arise. No question about it. The ones back then who designed the first graphical interface for the internet were 12-year old dweebs and brilliant children. Many more have been born since then ~ so this announcement means little if nothing to us. We are entering into the times when our own mental telepathy will rule and make all things transparent. And so it is...

[dukes4monny]

I bet they wont work in the US or UK if and when the time comes :rolleyes: