The punks trying to reclaim the internet from 'big tech'
A news article about Merri-bek Tech, a local Melbourne (Victoria, Australia) community-hosting initiative, and discussing other digital sovereignty efforts including EU initiatives.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-12/reclaiming-the-internet-from-big-tech/106726208Open linkView original on slrpnk.net
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Nice sounding group. Values and aims seem decent. I hope this spreads
Cool. It's a shame the article doesn't actually explain what the device will actually do :(
It's not clear in the article, but they are mesh nodes: https://lores.tech/
More about what mesh wireless networks are: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_mesh_network
I regret not staying better in tune with technology as it progressed. Things have changed a bit since you dialed a phone number to log in to someone's BBS 🥲
Very cool that people are continuing to DIY and spreading the word.
Commenter hates a community that supports punching nazis in the face.
You’re really cool.
Pinky knuckle? Lol, learn how to punch.