We wrote about the City of Taipei’s bold bid to provide free internet access to its citizens some months back. The good news is that it’s here. We’re here, and the network is spreading its tentacles. Via [theinquirer.net]… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: June 8, 2005
McAfee To Buy Wireless Security
With the acquisition of the privately held company, McAfee will receive additional security software in the consumer space, increase the number of security services it can provide and approach additional service providers such as America Online with services they can in turn offer to its customers, said a source familiar with the companies. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Vanderbilt Wi-Fi: Blocked When Needed
Last year, administrators at Vanderbilt University’s highly ranked Law School in Nashville, Tenn., found themselves with a problem. They wanted to make Wi-Fi available to students in classrooms, but they didn’t want students to use that access for unrelated tasks like instant messaging or watching streaming video, which would distract them or their classmates from… Continue Reading
WiMax To Slash Broadband Costs
The introduction of WiMAX wide area wireless networking will offer multiple benefits for businesses and consumers, including lower broadband costs and improved service choice, research published today predicts. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading