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War Car Offers Wi-Fi

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the now-how-does-that-work dept.

NetGyver writes "news.com has an interesting story about public hot-spot operators that use a weapon in protest against the growth of commercial Wi-Fi networks: Michael Oh's "war car." The 1997 Saturn has enough Wi-Fi equipment installed on its bumper and rooftop to create a 150-foot wireless network, said Oh, who helps run a free wireless network covering two Boston city blocks and is one of hundreds of so-called public hot-spot operators who believe Wi-Fi networks and the Internet access they offer should remain free."

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  1. Re:Wasn't this already posted? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Because it is a wireless hub, the car just sits stationary all day; Saturns are good at that.

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    I just heard some sad news on talk radio - Horror/Sci Fi writer Stephen King was found dead in his Maine home this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him - even if you didn't enjoy his work, there's no denying his contributions to popular culture. Truly an American icon. He will be missed :(

  3. Re:What? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Who the fuck is protesting "the growth of commercial Wi-Fi networks"?/i?

    "free Wi-Fi networks" whose secret plan is to one day become a "commercial Wi-Fi network"

    You can't get them hooked on the free stuff if the cheap stuff is better.