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This episode discusses the Freifunk project, a successful mesh network initiative in Germany providing public internet access.

This episode is host to an eclectic panel representing a German project called Freifunk, essentially a free-for-all mesh network providing Internet access to the general public. Originally developed as a local shortcut to a fast Internet hookup in Berlin, this project has become hugely successful in metropolitan areas around Germany and beyond. So if you have ever wondered about these access points with the name freifunk as part of the name, are just plain curious about the technology behind this network or even thought about running an access point yourself, you don't want to miss this show! Links Freifunk: https://freifunk.net/en Second/interference liability shenanigans (aka "Störerhaftung"): https://international.eco.de/news/who-is-liable-interference-liability-in-germany/ Freedom Fighter Box: https://wiki.freifunk.net/Freifunk_freedom_fighter_box Legal talks on interference liabilibity (in German): https://media.freifunk.net/search/?q=hubrig Chaos Computer Club: https://www.ccc.de/en FSFE's Router Freedom campaign: https://fsfe.org/activities/routers/routers.en.html TV White Space: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Space_Internet Wireless community weekend (part of the…

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