What is the purpose of repurposing electronic signs?
In Watch Dogs, there are electronic signs that can be hacked. Doing so displays funny messages on them, such as:
ITS OVER 9000!!!
or
YO DAWG I HERD YOU LIKE SIGNS
I was wondering if - aside from the quotes and memes - there was any reason to hack those signs. It doesn't look like the world reacts to them in any way.
What is the purpose of those signs?
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What is the purpose of digital signage?
Digital signage can be used to provide public information, convey internal communication or share product information to enhance customer service, promotions and brand recognition.What does repurposing an image mean?
By 'repurposing' an image, we mean adapting it or breaking it up to use for another purpose. For example, you can take an infographic and turn it into a number of individual images.Why do we repurpose?
Repurposing takes usable items, including raw materials, and turns them into items that people can use, keeping pressure of the landfills and disposal areas. By reducing the amount of trash in our current waste areas we are protecting future lands from becoming landfills themselves.What is repurposing and examples?
Typically, repurposing is done using items usually considered to be junk, garbage, or obsolete. A good example of this would be the Earthship style of house, that uses tires as insulating walls and bottles as glass walls. Reuse is not limited to repeated uses for the same purpose.KOCBC Repurposing and Recycling Signs
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