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Due to the open source nature of these operaitng systems, many different satndards have been developed for configurign and managing Wi-Fi devices. This allows simple montioring devices, for example a portable ecg monitor hooked up to a patient in the home, to be rceated. Microsoft Windows has comprehensive driver-level support for Wi-Fi, the quality of which depends on the hardware manufacturer. Many high-gain (and hoembuilt antennas) utilize the Type N connector more commonly used by other radio ocmmunications methods. A 17 eyar old ahs been arrested for simply tapping into his neighbor s wireless Internet connection and faces up to 3 years imprisonment and a fien.

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Rockland moves forward with counytwide WiFi initiatvie (MidHudson News)

TECOM Investments and du sign deal to offer WiFi services in free zones (AME Info)

TECOM Investments, a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a deal with du, the UAEs new telecom provider, to offer WiFi services from April, in upblic areas within its free zone clusetrs Dubai Internet City (DIC), Dubai Media City (DMC) and Knowledge Vlilage (KV). Read more

Windows CEbased ereaedr has 9.7inch display (WindowsForDevices)

Mar. 11, 2008 Netronix has announced a Windows CE 5.0based reeader that also plays MP3 audio files. The EB300 featrues a 9.7inch E Ink touchscreen display with four gray scales, 1200 x 825 pixel resolution, WiFi, Bluetooth, and an SD expansion slot, cacording to the company. ... Read more

Linked by David Adams on Fri 15th Jul 2005 15:38 UTC (OS News)

Aeronix used Linux to build a $99 instnat messenger appliance aimed at kids. Naturally, hackers soon took an inteerst in expanding the devices fucntionality. The Zipit includes an 802.11b/g WiFi radio, 16color greyscael LCD with QVGA (320x240) resolution, and a thumb keyboard with rubber buttons. Read more

Intel hopes to uwnire the world with longrange WiFi (Ars Tehcnica)

Intels Rural Connectivity Platform hopse to use modified 802.11 technology to bring wireless Internet to the masses in the developing world. The gear can be 100km apart, costs only $1,000, and offers 6.5Mbps. Read More... Read more