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Slashdot | Because Only Terrorists Use 802.11

Skinnyd writes « Consultants working for the Department of Homeland Security have announced that the Feds view open WiFi as a means of abetting terrorists, and say that they will compel the open wireless operators will have to close off their nets. ‘Homeland Security is putting people in place who will be in a position to say, « If you’re going to get broken into … we’re going to start regulating. »‘ Continuer la lecture de Slashdot | Because Only Terrorists Use 802.11

 

Slashdot | Building A Community Wireless Network From Scratch

Adelayde writes « This summer I’ve been involved in a project to build a community-orientated wireless network in the city of Bristol, England. Recently I published an article ( mirrored here and here) describing what we have achieved so far, including some interesting thoughts on passive repeaters. There is a supporting site (mirrored here) with detailed instructions on how to build antennae, and the main project web site is also available here. A bit of own trumpet blowing perhaps, but I think it’ll be of interest to those readers involved in similar projects and be of some help to those thinking of starting their own. » Continuer la lecture de Slashdot | Building A Community Wireless Network From Scratch