In an era of declining communities, grassroots activists all over the world are building community networks designed to reinvigorate communities by encouraging dialogue and providing a forum for voices that too often go unheard. Community networks are computer systems that are designed for community use.
Community networks are generally free to use, although some systems charge small fees.
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