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Thursday, July 11, 2002 |
THEY WANT IT ALL
Microsoft to Enter Wi-Fi Hardware Business This Fall: Details are scanty, but remember that Apple has sold its AirPort equipment, Wi-Fi certified, since 1999. Microsoft and Intel joined Wi-Fi certification trade group WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) several months ago and both received board seats. Several readers pointed me to many articles, including ones at InfoWorld, and this laughable pretense at an interview that's really a press release. [80211b News]
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WHAT DOES THE END GAME FOR THE LAST MILE
really look like? Where will a cell phone hop on fiber for long haul needs? Where will these 802.11a/b users really get their bandwidth? What role does wireless networking have in the future IP network architecture? Is it solely a last mile phenomenon?
Road Signs for Vagabond Computer Users. In 'war chalking,' a series of symbols on sidewalks and buildings indicate the presence of a wireless network. By Glenn Fleishman. [New York Times: Technology]
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© Copyright 2002 Steve Pilgrim.
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