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Texas State Parks Offer Wi-Fi

digrieze writes "Here's a story raising a holiday ruckus. Texas has started providing free Wi-Fi service at state parks, causing friction with the 'get away from it all' crew. Looks like a nice place to vacation to me."

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  1. that's fine and all but... by the_pooh_experience · · Score: 5, Funny

    what I want to know is when are they going to add AC outlets to all of the trees?

  2. Trancendentalist, indeed by Olaserov · · Score: 3, Funny

    But what about those who just want to get back to nature - and shudder at the thought of a woods where Thoreau could go online?

    "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not remembered to check my email."
    --Thoreau (almost)

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    * Olaserov is in the process of thinking up a signature.
  3. Re:Complaints about it already by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Naturally, we did what any good goverment body would do when handed a petition, we threw it away.

    Yep, you're a Texan alright!

  4. Business venture by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 2, Funny

    Online picnic basket ordering.

    From the comfort of his cave, Yogi will never be hungry again!

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    liqbase :: faster than paper
  5. If I don't have WiFi in teh park by WormholeFiend · · Score: 4, Funny

    How am I supposed to google for information on how to set up the tent, use a fishing rod, etc.?

  6. Re:Complaints about it already by smooth+wombat · · Score: 2, Funny

    Thanks for the info. Now I'm sure I'll never want to visit Texas.

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  7. Great News by beatnitup · · Score: 0, Funny

    now we can share images of squirrels with giant testicles as soon as they are captured