Good news for wireless users in Islington – they can now get free wireless Internet access. But will commercial hot spot operators be pleased? Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]
Daily Archives: April 25, 2005
Atheros, QuickLogic Combine For WLAN Connectivity
QuickLogic and Atheros Communications have jointly developed an 802.11 a/b/g connectivity platform linking the former’s uWatt Programmable Bridges and Atheros’ WLAN chipsets. Via [eetimes.com]
Texas Moves Against Public Wi-Fi Porn
An illuminating posting on Slashdot today reveals that Texas is moving to prevent the dissemination of net porn via public Wi-Fi networks. The act “relating to prohibiting wireless Internet access to obscene materials on public property” declares: “A state agency that provides wireless Internet access on state property may not allow access to obscene materials… Continue Reading
Wireless Goes Faster, Farther
If WiMax technology lives up to the hype, faster data speeds over much greater distances than offered by Wi-Fi hot-spots will be the norm. Via [informationweek.com]
