The internet in 2011 seems to just be a "thing." This "thing" that no one has control over, but just "is." It is everywhere, and is seen as a crime when coffee shops or hotels try to charge for it. With 3G networks, Blackberries and Iphones, people have their email and facebook everywhere. How then, was it possible for an entire country to shut down the internet? Furthermore, how were the people able to continue rioting even without this necessary tool?
Egypt Leaders Found ‘Off’ Switch for Internet- in this NY Times article, they try to explain what happened and how it happened. It just seems so interesting to me, with this blogging assignment, that if we were in Egypt, it would not be possible.
don't forget that they weren't the only country that did it. Iran north korea china... the list goes on. In other countries when they shut it down they used other to get out word of protest such as texting phone calls and radio.
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