[NBLUG/talk] Is Wi-Fi worth it?

[augie]

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Todd Cary wrote:
> Are you a T-Moble subscriber?  How do you handle the checkerboard of
> wireless ISP's?

no i am not a t-mobile subscriber, and i don't think there are too many
wireless isp's. most places that i find that offer wireless access just
do it for that location.

> The little travel that I do is for pleasure (wish it was more :-) ),
> however I am the sole programmer for my major client and my
> applications help to keep their books straight.  So, out of courtesy
> (or as my wife would say, "out of compulsion"), I do take my
> notebbook along if the trip is more than a long weekend.  The arrival
> of WiFi has added a new dimension, so I am exploring the
> opportunities and problems....

the best thing to do is to do a little research on the place you are
going before you go. ask the hotel if they have wireless access. google
for local cafes with internet access in the area. find a local nerd
group and ask them where to go.

i personally find it very useful to have a laptop, wireless card, and a
war driving application (kismet). in fact i am using that combination
right now to send this email from my parents house.

augie.


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