Daily Archives: February 7, 2002

WLAN Landscape Emerging In AP

WLAN in Asia-Pacific has risen out of the woodwork, even as non-US shipments of WLAN pick up faster than anticipated and as more public places become connected via the IEEE 802.11b standard, said analyst firm IDC at its Asia/Pacific IT Forum in Singapore. Via [asiacomputerweekly.com]Continue Reading

Is 802.11a Dead Before It Even Begins?

Wireless networking keeps getting better and better. 802.11a-based devices are more than fast enough for most applications. And assuming you can find them and stomach the possibility that they’ll be obsolete by year’s end, you’ll be a happy camper. Via [eweek.com]Continue Reading

Wireless Data Market Set To Hot Up

Leading handheld computer manufacturer Palm has launched a new “always on” device which it hopes will strengthen its hand in a battle with rivals Microsoft, Compaq and Handspring for the wireless data market. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]Continue Reading