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- The Wi-Fi Boom. The wireless networking system called Wi-Fi seems to be turning up everywhere, letting computer users go online in parks and coffeehouses. By Adam Baer. [New York Times: Technology] |
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- Mittwoch, 27.08.2003, 20.15 Uhr |
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- Dienstag, 13.05.2003, 20.15 Uhr |
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- I saw a white rocket shooting towards space. On its side was painted a Japanese flag. It exploded as it climbed into the sky. The Japanese rocket program will continue to have many problems. |
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- So you want to see Total Information Awarness in pictures? |
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- My book is shipping: The Wireless Networking Starter Kit, a book I co-wrote with Adam Engst, has left the printer and is heading out to bookstores. If you pre-order from Amazon.com now, you should have it within a few days. I have copies in hand, and boy does it look wonderful. |
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- Wireless? You bet. Compatible? Maybe: My take on the alphabet soup story at the 802. |
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- Getting setup and connecting: A basic guide to what to buy, how to set it up, and how to connect to public networks. Some excellent caveats in this article on both the risks of untrusted networks, and some tips for security (firewall) and encryption (VPN). (Glenn Mitsui illustrated the article; he's an old colleague from Seattle for whom I hosted an early Web project in 1995. |
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- Microsoft the winner in setup test with Linksys and NetGear: David Pogue brings his usual good cheer to setting up a wireless access point testing three major brands. Unfortunately, Linksys seems to be the weakest at helping users complete the test comprehensibly, while Microsoft's setup program, well-written manual, and good tech support ease configuration through to completion.[80211b News] |
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- Manhattan's multiplicity of nodes, lack of security, and digital divide: A researcher drove every street in Manhattan and assembled a picture of the distribution of Wi-Fi nodes that also tells the story of a lack of secured points (even with weak WEP), and the divide in computer usage across income ranges and ethnic groups.[80211b News] |
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- Broad overview of social use and hot spot market: Wi-Fi isn't just for geeks, but is rather employed in hot spots and other venues as a tool for simple continuous high-speed access for an audience that otherwise be missing personal and professional opportunities.[80211b News] |
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- Sonntag, 03.08.2003, 11.15 Uhr |
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- The purpose of encryption, generally speaking, is to provide a means of communication that is secure; that is to say,... |
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