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<span style="color:#20b24b;">'''<big>Feb 21: Developer Launch: We've just launched [https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Mesh/Blog#Developer_Launch.21 "Snow Crash" release candidate v.0.1.0], the software running our mesh nodes, and are now deploying the first batch of experimental nodes!</big>'''</span> | |||
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<span style="color:#20b24b;">'''<big>Oct 25: Launched [https://peoplesopen.net/ PeoplesOpen.net] our public project page!</big>'''</span> | <span style="color:#20b24b;">'''<big>Oct 25: Launched [https://peoplesopen.net/ PeoplesOpen.net] our public project page!</big>'''</span> | ||
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'''''We are a group of volunteers building a community mesh network in Oakland, California.''''' | '''''We are a group of volunteers building a community mesh network in Oakland, California.''''' | ||
A mesh network is, in essence, free as in freedom alternative internet. Using low-cost routers | A mesh network is, in essence, free as in freedom alternative internet. Using low-cost routers mounted on rooftops and outside of homes, we're currently building the backbone of the mesh throughout the East Bay, from West Oakland to the Fruitvale BART and beyond! | ||
Mesh networks are awesome because they don't depend on the existing centralized Internet Service Providers to function. Though they can be connected to the Internet as we know it now, a mesh network provides a decentralized mode of communication with our local community. We view mesh networks as a means of connecting to our neighbors, supporting local businesses, and enabling grassroots community collaboration. In the event of disaster or government censorship, an active mesh network is a resilient means of communication and sharing of information. | Mesh networks are awesome because they don't depend on the existing centralized Internet Service Providers to function. Though they can be connected to the Internet as we know it now, a mesh network provides a decentralized mode of communication with our local community. We view mesh networks as a means of connecting to our neighbors, supporting local businesses, and enabling grassroots community collaboration. In the event of disaster or government censorship, an active mesh network is a resilient means of communication and sharing of information. | ||