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HungryHypocrite
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what do you guys think of this idea? I think its pretty cool what technology and especially google are coming up with these days.
Jul 4 2013 1:58PM
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JakeAssBeatClap
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that's pretty cool. It would be a game changer
Jul 4 2013 2:36PM
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timmi
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I've heard about this being used in New Zealand, I think?

Sounds pretty cool. But I mean, getting them internet is only half the battle in a lot of places. They would still need a means of using the internet.
Jul 4 2013 3:25PM
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YoungJ
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I thought this was going to have to do something with Loon Mountain
Jul 4 2013 3:59PM
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act.resist
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This
Jul 4 2013 4:05PM
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a_burger
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I could bum in a parking lot at a ski area AND get Wifi!
Jul 4 2013 4:15PM
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cheerio
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same brah
Jul 4 2013 9:02PM
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EricCartman
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Same here, i was so disappointed that i didnt even watch the OP.
Jul 4 2013 9:08PM
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nagger
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I don't see why you would event want a bunch more africans on the internet who comes up with this
Jul 4 2013 10:09PM
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shitpoop
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inb4 wierd african porn
inb4 a bunch of black kids killed for masturbating
Jul 4 2013 10:24PM
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SamMcChesney
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same. this is cool and all but they still need computers/smartphones to GET on the internet....
Jul 5 2013 3:32AM
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HungryHypocrite
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You have to realize its not really made only for africans and third world countries. they are testing it in new zealand with farmers living in very remote areas, so they can get connected to the outside.

I live in a forest in Germany, not even far at all from the city (15 minutes drive) but my internet DL speed is 40kb/s max, so its really something that can be used anywhere, as at my home it would be multiple thousands of euros to get a fiberglass cable for proper internet in my house.

And for the problem that they still need PCs, it is possible to put together a linux PC for ridiculously cheap, even if i dont think its what they are directly aiming at with this.



To clear it out, its not world wide wifi, but i could see my house with one of those red things on it one day.
Jul 5 2013 5:01AM
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timmi
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Very cool. Are wind patterns in the stratosphere really reliable enough for this?
I wonder if this is a not for profit too. Generally you don't target rural africa if you're looking to make money.
Jul 5 2013 1:38PM
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howlongcanausern
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or....just bury fiber optic cable like normal people? oh wait this wouldn't make liberals feel good about themselves.

shitty, half-baked, way too complex, temporary solution.

Jul 5 2013 1:49PM
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