[OCCalWUG] News that's changing the Wireless World! Saturday, November 08, 2003 Source: Wi-Fi Networking News Oregon Governor Travels in Wi-Fi Equipped "Beaver Patriot" A fully-loaded RV will allow Oregon governor Ted Kulongoski to travel beyond the I-5 corridor and meet with constituents while still carrying out his office's business: I grew up in Oregon, and while the state has population centers around Portland, Salem, Eugene, and Grants Pass, a big chunk of the state is reachable only through small highways and farm roads using passes crossing coastal and inland mountains. The RV uses satellite for its connectivity and Wi-Fi within the vehicle. A business lobby has provided the vehicle, but it's awfully hard to see how there are any ethical problems given that the connections are completely exposed: this isn't a backroom deal, and the RV was made by an Oregon firm. (Kulongoski is the first politician I ever stumped for when he ran for office back in the 1980s; he lost.)... Source Link 3:25:11 PM    comment [] © 2003 [OCCalWUG] Last Update: 12/1/2003; 5:10:41 AM

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