.public White Papers
The .public White Papers are a series of position papers describing important
issues, components and concepts for the development of an open access public distribution
network to replace the current carrier provided network which connects most individuals
to the global internet.
- The Problem With Carrier Grade Networking
Describes the conflict between universal access and carrier networks, this paper outlines
the reasoning behind the development of the .public network.
- Encrypted Links Considered Harmful
Describes the fundamental problem with link-layer encryption, the costs to customers
and benefits to the established bandwidth and equipment manufacturers.
- Open Stance Security
Describes a method of securing mobile computer which may make use of untrusted networks
without the need for third-party utilities to provide security as a layer on top.
- Mutual Service Agreement
The Mutual Service Agreement is a document which provides the members of a public
open access network with a framework for sharing and redistributing their bandwidth
and network resources which is designed to prevent a tradgedy of the commons by managing
resource usage while at the same time allowing fully anonymous open access.
- Mesh Applications
Describes a suite of applications which make use of the fundamental differences
between mesh networks and carrier networks.