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DOD vs. 802.11b

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the objections-after-the-fact dept.

goombah99 writes "The NY times (reg required) reports that "The Defense Department, arguing that an increasingly popular form of wireless Internet access could interfere with military radar, is seeking new limits on the technology". It would seem they have a good point; radar is an essential for both defense and civilian aviation as well as ship navigation in tight quarters. Critics of the restrictions contend technology can limit the interference, but what proof is there to these assertions? Sure we all want wireless internet but maybe there should be more careful review of its consequences."

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  1. Just A Matter of Time by cybrpnk2 · · Score: 1, Redundant

    ...before somebody hacks up a mobile 802.11 net to put in their car that will act to protect them from speeding tickets!