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New messenger app sends texts by virtual pigeon and sometimes the bird just dies
www.dexerto.com/entertainment/new-messenger-app-sends-texts-by-virtual-pigeon-and-sometimes-the-bird-just-dies-3398025/
TCP/Avion
Replying to @thorhop@sopuli.xyz
EDIT: Meh, they’ve removed the example picture for “packet loss”.
en.wikipedia.orgIP over Avian Carriers - WikipediaBut then there’s this:
The one time anyone implemented the original “Packet Transmission over Avian Carriers” RFC, 45% of the packets (= 45% of the pigeons) were lost.
Sounds about right.
It’s real!