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communication-methods
Reference to physical mail turnaround times in 1991, emphasizing the role and limitations of communication technologies within the story's universe.
1 chapter across 1 book
A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 205
This chapter consists primarily of authorial notes and editorial comments rather than narrative content. It discusses terminology choices such as preferring 'over-and-back' instead of 'ping,' and debates on naming conventions like 'Blight' or 'Perversion' instead of 'Helper.' Additionally, it includes a note on the cost and turnaround time of physical mail in 1991, reflecting on communication methods within the story's context.