Internet 'cut off across Syria'

Jimbuna · 11-29-12, 10:38 AM

I wonder what Assad is up to now

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The internet and mobile phone systems have been cut off in Syria, a monitoring firm has said.
Internet monitoring firm Renesys said the country's connection protocols were unreachable, "effectively removing the country from the internet".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20546302

Probably find out on the news in the next day or so.

Gerald · 11-29-12, 10:40 AM

An interesting development in view of all data traffic, which flows into the country, may indeed have consequences.

Skybird · 11-29-12, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I wonder what Assad is up to now

Disrupting nation-wide coordination of rebels and protest, and eliminating foreign info on the state of things reaching Syrian population.

Jimbuna · 11-29-12, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Disrupting nation-wide coordination of rebels and protest, and eliminating foreign info on the state of things reaching Syrian population.

Pretty much what I was thinking but the matter just gets worse when information eventually gets out of Syria.

Gerald · 11-29-12, 11:25 AM

But there are still analog systems, which are used in case of interruption, a natural function of the infrastructure, but Syria has bad infrastructure, so it can become a dilemma.

Jimbuna · 11-29-12, 11:30 AM

The alternative means are not as quick hence the reference to "the next day or so".

Gerald · 11-29-12, 11:38 AM

We'll see what comes of this, it could be a sabotage from another country.

AVGWarhawk · 11-29-12, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Disrupting nation-wide coordination of rebels and protest, and eliminating foreign info on the state of things reaching Syrian population.

That about covers it. Plus online MMO is done for the day.

TLAM Strike · 11-29-12, 05:06 PM

Step one: you cut off their internet. Step two: you cut off their heads.

What you you cut off between steps one and two and where you leave them is up to the dictator in charge.

eddie · 11-29-12, 06:19 PM

I hope the WMD's are still under lock and key!

Jimbuna · 11-29-12, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie

I hope the WMD's are still under lock and key!

Certainly hope so

Skybird · 11-29-12, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie

I hope the WMD's are still under lock and key!

No, they are not. The Syrian army practiced chemical shelling in presence of Iranian commanders already in late summer, if I recall the date correctly. Huge stockpiles of chemical ammunitions have been relocated even earlier and moved into territories the ethnicity supporting Assad hopes to be able to hold in the future of this war.

I think only the fear that NATO would follow Turkey's demand and start an air campaign of some kind if Assad uses chemicals so far has prevented him to use chemicals.

Oberon · 11-29-12, 08:59 PM

And off we go:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20547799

Jimbuna · 11-30-12, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

And off we go:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20547799

It'll be very interesting to see what the news is when it does get out of Syria.

11-29-12, 10:40 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	An interesting development in view of all data traffic, which flows into the country, may indeed have consequences. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-29-12, 11:25 AM	#5
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	But there are still analog systems, which are used in case of interruption, a natural function of the infrastructure, but Syria has bad infrastructure, so it can become a dilemma. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-29-12, 11:30 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The alternative means are not as quick hence the reference to "the next day or so". __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	We'll see what comes of this, it could be a sabotage from another country. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-29-12, 05:06 PM	#9
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Step one: you cut off their internet. Step two: you cut off their heads. What you you cut off between steps one and two and where you leave them is up to the dictator in charge. __________________

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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	I hope the WMD's are still under lock and key! __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

11-29-12, 08:59 PM	#13
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	And off we go: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20547799