Re:Awala: The computer network on which humankind can rely
by jrexilius on Monday September 30, 2024 @09:03AM
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The challenge with out-of-band RF networks in certain situations is that they can be triangualted by a hostile power. In places like Ukraine, that can trigger indiscrimante artillery or rocket fire onto civilians, for example. In China that can get people disapeared. Sometimes sneakernet is safer and more secure.
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Re:Awala: The computer network on which humankind can rely
by packetlost on Monday September 30, 2024 @01:13PM
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Sure, but that's not the threat model being discussed.
Re:Awala: The computer network on which humankind can rely
by Animats on Monday September 30, 2024 @03:11PM
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Right. I'm thinking North Carolina floods in populated areas. Even if nearby cell towers are out, there are probably enough phones around to pass short text messages out to an area with network connectivity.