[plug] Fwd: open wifi stuff

[Shayne]

Bit off topic,
but onder what the odds are of any councils in
WA being as visionary as this......

The revolution is beginning.

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the brisbane city council is providing
free wifi access!

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/tools/wifi/

Wireless Broadband pilot in the Queen St
Mall

People around the world are currently
using Wi-Fi to surf the net or check
their email from anywhere that has a
Wi-Fi access point nearby.

Now Brisbane residents and visitors can
check their email or surf the net from
their favourite Queen St Mall location.

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) access points
have now been set up in the Queen St
Mall. All you need is a laptop and an
802.11b Wi-Fi adapter card and you can be
surfing the Net at high speed without the
hassle of cords and wires, and best of
all, without being stuck inside.


Benefits of Wi-Fi

With Wi-Fi, you can check your email
without having to be near a hard-wired
computer. You can send and receive data
or surf the net from out of the office or
while waiting for a flight at the
airport, at a coffee shop or book store,
while holidaying at a resort or even from
your couch at home!

Businesses are also using it to attract
and retain customers ie: Access points
are being set up in coffee shops and
bookstores.

Community groups are also collaborating
to develop affordable Broadband access
networks.
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