The political protests in Egypt seemed to be relying on tech to an extent never before seen, until the government snuffed out the 21st century. But are the tech firms who helped right to crow about it, and offer assistance where it’s not clear they’re entirely welcome? The Net was off in Egypt, (but now is back on), and the troops have moved in to police the demonstrators calling for regime change
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