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Gemini, Gophers, and Fingers. Oh My Alternative Internets Beyond HTTPS
The article explores alternative internet protocols like Gemini, Gopher, and Finger, which offer minimalism and simplicity compared to HTTPS. It highlights their potential for privacy-focused communication and lower resource usage, though they lack HTTPS's security features.
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