this post was submitted on 24 Nov 2024
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Some applications need very specific drivers and protocols that aren't compatible with normal chips. Or you have to connect to a device via WiFi but still need internet. Also long range WiFi antennas are amazing.
My first thought was hacking.
As I said, specific "applications" :D