Starbucks Corp. said on Tuesday that it had installed wireless Internet connections, or “WiFi,” in more than 3,100 U.S. cafes, including 110 in stores far from technology-rich coastal areas. Via [reuters.com]… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: July 7, 2004
Intel To Bring WiMAX To Latin America
Intel has once again recruited companies to support WiMAX deployments. The latest: The company is teaming with Alvarion to launch a WiMAX network in Latin America. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Kit Speeds Wireless-LAN Development On Linux
AbsoluteValue Systems Inc., an early supporter of IEEE 802.11-compliant chips on open-source platforms, is offering an embedded-software package that will support .11a/b/g chip sets on any Linux platform. The AVS 802.11 WLAN Development Platform marks AbsoluteValue’s turn away from original design manufacturers to a different customer base. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
WiFi Price War Whacks Conexant
Conexant’s third-quarter revenue will fall about $40 million short of estimates because of a price war breaking out among WiFi chip suppliers. Via [thestreet.com]… Continue Reading
WiFi For The Taking In Wild, Wild Net
Tom Russell, who helped his sister and his mother piggyback on their neighbors’ WiFi high-speed Internet access, said the setup procedure is relatively simple, although it may take some patience. All you need is a wireless network adapter for your computer, which can cost between $35 and $80. Some laptops come fully equipped to access… Continue Reading