ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Aloha 30

Okay kiddo, let me explain Aloha 30 to you!

Aloha 30 is the name of a computer network protocol that helps different devices talk to each other when they are all trying to access the same channel, like a radio station. It's like a game where everyone wants to talk at the same time, but they can't because it would be too noisy and no one would be able to understand what anyone else is saying.

So, Aloha 30 is like the referee for the game of communications. It tells each device when it's their turn to talk, so they don't all start speaking at once and no one can understand anything. It's really important for making sure the network runs smoothly and efficiently.

It was first created in the 1970s for a wireless network in Hawaii, which is why it's called Aloha. But now it's used in many different types of networks all over the world, like your home Wi-Fi network, for example.

So, to sum it up, Aloha 30 is a rulebook that helps different devices take turns talking in a network, so everyone can communicate clearly and efficiently.