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'''We are an all-volunteer organization building the People's Open Network, a community-owned and operated non-profit internet infrastructure in Oakland.''' | |||
A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesh_networking mesh network] is ''essentially'' free internet that gives users an alternative to their service provider. It consists of routers that has software that allows it to communicate with other routers, instead of a modem (or service provider). The users who join the network enable others to be on the network and support [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_neutrality net neutrality]. These networks are resilient to disasters because the routers are distributed throughout the community rather than being dependent on the infrastructure developed by service providers. | |||
A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesh_networking mesh network] is '' | |||
The software we've created is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open source] and we're using it to develop free internet for Oakland and the surrounding areas. We hope the community will use our software to create a network that's ''available everywhere for free''. It's a project that will give access to internet, regardless of income, and reduce the divide between communities. We hope these networks will connect our neighbors, support local businesses, and enable community collaboration. In the event of disaster or censorship, a mesh network is a resilient means of communication and sharing of information. | |||
[[File:510NetworkDishes.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Dishes in Action]] | [[File:510NetworkDishes.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Dishes in Action]] | ||