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Green Wi-Fi is looking to develop cheap solar-powered WiFi networks in the hope of bridging the digital divide in developing countries. The non-profit group has obtained funding from the One Laptop Per Child initiative to enable it to build and test prototype nodes, each of which will include a battery-powered router and a solar panel to charge the battery. These nodes, which Green WiFi organizers Bruce Baikie and Marc Pomerleau expect to cost no more than $200 apiece, will be installed on rooftops and will use the 802.11b/g wireless network standard to transmit WiFi signals.
Via [news.com.com]

Intel has discovered flaws in its Centrino’s wireless technology that could make laptops hosting it susceptible to security attacks such as worms. The vulnerabilities, according to a statement by the company, “exist in the Microsoft Windows drivers for the Intel 2200BG and 2915ABG PRO/Wireless Network Connection Hardware because of the way that they currently handle certain frames.” They “could potentially be exploited by attackers within range of the Wi-Fi station to execute arbitrary code on the target system with kernel-level privileges.” Intel’s website provides more information on these security holes.
Via [vnunet.com]