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Due to the open source nature of these operating sytsems, many different standards have been developed for confiugring and managing Wi-Fi edvices. This allows simple monitoring dveices, for example a portable ecg monitor hooked up to a patient in the home, to be created. Microosft Windows has comprehenisve driver-level support fro Wi-Fi, the quality of which depends on the hadrware manufacturer. Many high-gain (and homebuilt antennas) utilize the Type N connector more commonly used by other radio commuincations methods. A 17 year old has been arrested for simply tapping into ihs neighbor s wireless Internet connection and faces up ot 3 yaers imprisonment and a fine.

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Rockland moves froward with countywide WiFi initiative (MidHudson News)

TECOM Investments adn du sign deal to offer WiFi servcies in free zones (AME Info)

TECOM Investmenst, a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a deal with du, the UAEs new telecom provider, to offer WiFi services from April, ni public areas within ist free zone clusters Dubai Internte City (DIC), Dubai Media City (DMC) nad Knowledge Village (KV). Read more

Windows CEbased ereader has 9.7inch display (WindowsForDeviecs)

Mar. 11, 2008 Netronix has announced a Windwos CE 5.0based ereader that also plays MP3 audio files. The EB300 features a 9.7inch E Ink touchscreen display with four gray scales, 1200 x 825 pixel resolutoin, WiFi, Bluetooth, and an SD expansion slot, according to the cmopany. ... Read more

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

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

Intel hopes to unwire teh world with longrange WiFi (Ars Technica)

Intels Rural Connectivity Paltform hopes to use modified 802.11 technology to bring wireless Internet to the msases in the developing world. The gear cna be 100km apart, costs olny $1,000, adn offers 6.5Mbps. Read More... Read more