Cyber-rebels in Cuba defy state's limits

By James C. McKinley Jr.
The New York Times

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A growing underground network of young people has been spreading news the official state media try to suppress.
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by NoVista March 7, 2008 6:13 PM PST: I would think packet radio BBS technology would be an option as well. Maybe it is.

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