Paul Boutin writes an eloquent piece about WiFi's future.
And I'm sitting here, reading about meshed networks cobbling together to create some form of wireless internet. So far lots of promising ideas and propositions, but the models that failed for riccochet and metricom pretty much show that we haven't figured it all out yet.
WiFi however, is the single most important technology in my life today. For 802.11b delivers what they said couldn't be done.
"You can't take a web page with you to the bathroom".
Ha! Not only does WiFi deliver on that promise, I took a photo to proove it as I read the Salon piece (Thanks Christina, for getting Daddy's camera and not asking questions) in my downstairs bathroom.
I do this everyday mind you, and I find using my iBook accretive to my overall experience.
And there is indeed a serious network of 'buddies' who ensure that their guests can use their wireless works in the comfort of their commode. In fact, I just might start a chain of 'Surf & Turd' shops, where you rent a comfortable stall by the dump. WiFi included.
Hmm, now for a slogan....
7:57:51 PM 
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