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Microsoft Pushing Municipal Wi-Fi

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the something-in-the-air dept.

PreacherTom writes "Microsoft is moving to be the latest player to bring its formidable weight to bear in the growing Wi-Fi market. The software giant's recent deal to provide content and services through partnership with municipal Wi-Fi operator MetroFi in Portland, Ore., will intensify the battle between Google, Yahoo!, and MSN for online traffic. Why the focus? Content providers who capture the growing municipal Wi-Fi market will be in a better position to enjoy higher traffic to their sites and greater customer loyalty — and, as a result, grab a greater share of the $16 billion of expected online advertising dollars this year, according to consultancy eMarketer. 'It's a battle for eyeballs,' says Matt Rosoff, an analyst with the consultancy firm 'Directions on Microsoft'."

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  1. It won't work. by cerberusss · · Score: 0, Troll

    It won't work. In a Microsoft wireless network, there will be only Bills, no Linuses.

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  2. Worthless post perhaps, but... by Known+Nutter · · Score: -1, Troll

    is anyone else just fscking tired of hearing/seeing the word "Microsoft"? I, for one, can't stand it anymore.

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  3. ^marE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    learn what mistakes and I probably That they sideline by BSDI who seel or a public club,