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[–] FrogMantra [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
These broadcast wifi signals anyone can access. Once connected, a browser will automatically redirect to a simple interface where people can chat, upload/download content, post to a message/image board, and view media steams - all in a secure, offline network. More info here. Having limited technical skill I'm just happy to have finished the project. Now the question is, how should I use my pirateboxes? What should I call the wifi signal? Think anyone would use it? Would you? I'd like to start by hosting content that is useful to as many travelers as possible. Maps, mechanical guides, useful apps, stuff that anyone could appreciate.
[–] gtcom ago
What did you decide to do with your piratebox?
I just finished getting mine set up. I have it plugged into the wall and sitting on the window ledge. I figure it'll be full of crap by tomorrow.
[–] The_Yetti ago
Would this be a good box to set up in home and store media files , such as movies on? If so, would I have any issues pulling information from the pirate box to stream to my TV?
[–] ninjai ago
Obviously the WiFi signal needs to be Frigate
[–] The_Yetti 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
This is really cool. I think these would be great for in the know tourists. It could be like Geocaching, but instead of hiking you find a pirate box in a random large city that has tons of cool information for that area.
[–] Numzane 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I think this is pretty awesome. I see a use case for spreading information freely in countries with heavily restricted telecommunications and Internet.
[–] RedSocks157 ago
Hmmm this is pretty cool. Would be a fun tech project.