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The Internet and The War

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the stuff-to-read dept.

John Jorsett writes "Wired Magazine has an interesting article on the realities of the use of communication and navigation technology in the Iraq war. Particularly intriguing is the use of chat rooms to engage experts thousands of miles away in helping to solve problems at the troop level in the field. And if you think your admin job is tough, try running your servers in 125 degree heat in a sandstorm."

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  1. Re:Heh, the use of chat rooms... by the_real_tigga · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Who the fuck are the four people who modded this funny?

    Not only is it a weak joke, it's a joke about people getting killed.

    But I guess that's OK as long as it's not people working in the WTC, right?

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