In case you haven't noticed, there's pretty much a full-scale revolution unfolding in the streets of Egypt. Nevermind a few students with a fire-extinguisher, in the big cities like Cario thousands of people have flocked to the streets in attempt to gid rid of corrupt President Mubarak.
And once again our good old friend 'technology' has made an appearance in attempt to save the day.
On the 27th of January the internet was cut by the government (almost certainly in an attempt to hamper communication between civilians.)
Mobile networks were also ordered to shut. On Friday Vodafone Egypt said it, and all other operators, had been forced to cut off services in at least some areas.
But the clever people of Egypt have gone retro in an attempt to get round the communications block.
Firstly they've turned to good old Dial-up to get back online. Long lists of international numbers that connect to dial-up modems are circulating in Egypt thanks to net activists like We Re-Build and Telecomix
And ISPs in France, the US, Sweden, Spain and many other nations have set up pools of modems that will accept international calls to get information to and from protesters. Many have even waived fees.
Activists have also used Ham radios and fax machines in order to send advice to the people of Egypt.
You just can't keep them of Twitter.
But, internet or no internet let’s hope protests remain relatively peaceful and the death toll doesn’t rise anymore.
Source: BBC