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Using WiFi to Bridge the Digital Divide

Posted by timothy on from the doesn't-even-take-much-of-a-grant dept.

andori writes "CNN is running a story about how WiFi is enabling low-income residents Internet access. The project is set at a public housing development in Boston, Massachusetts. Residents buy the WiFi NIC, and the access if free. It is nice to see people making an effort to expand the reach of the Internet to a broader audience."

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  1. Re:What? by maxbang · · Score: 4, Informative

    There are several programs that specialize in recycling PCs to those in need - one of which I administer in my neighborhood. When a local rent control building wanted to setup a hotspot, we supplied them with free computers. I don't think supply is that big of an issue, especially when a Pentium II will do the job. We're not talking gaming here - just a conduit to the possibilities of the Internet. Of course, they all run Linux ;)

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  2. Re:I do that now.. by benploni · · Score: 4, Informative

    http://www.nycwireless.net/ - lots of info on how to set up a secure, shared public access point
    http://www.bawug.org/ - the most technically adept wireless user group. Their mailing list is worth its weight in gold.

    Good luck.