When is the last time you've looked at this? The Nanostations, which are atheros based can run OpenWRT, DDWrt, etc. The big thing I see here is that with OSS HAL, maybe adhoc support on atheros will get better. Meraki, FON, and the ACCTON (openmesh.com) routers are all atheros too.
I know the Powerstation 2 has already been mentioned, but there's also the Powerstation 5 if you want to avoid interference from nearby 2.4Ghz networks.
Both run linux and can do such a short distance really easily.
Additionally, the Nanostation 2 can do this distance easily, is much smaller and easier to mount on a pole, has LEDs for pointing, and is only $79. If you want to see what's inside of one, Metrix took one apart and put it on the blog.
I had an iBook. the video card died. It was long past warranty repair. I liked OSX better than fighting with Linux on my thinkpad, so..
I got a Powerbook. The logic board broke twice. The second time it was just out of warranty, and I refused to buy the AppleCare extended warranty (which doesn't cover drops). Sometimes it recognizes its "apple memory" sometimes it didn't. It just became too flaky to use, so I got another iBook.
The iBook came to me out of the box bad (logic board). I sent it in for service and they replaced the board, but took my bluetooth out. In my first two months of owning it, it spent more time at Apple than on my lap. Earlier this year, I dropped it and broke the screen hinge.
Faced with replacing it, I switched back. For about a thousand dollars, I got a gateway with a 15.4" screen, an ATI graphics card (I can play games again!), plenty of RAM, HDD, and a SD slot. To get a comparable macbook (the pro) would have cost about 3x the price. I can boot anything I want (including osx86 if I feel like it) and if I need to replace a drive, ram, or wireless card, I dont end up with a ridiculous pile of screws and the anger of the "Apple Genius".
Add me to the ranks of the "One Less Mac" crowd. I can take the glare of the hipsters at the coffee shop.
Microsoft MultiNet (Virtual WiFi) could be used to do some really tricky things if the AP buffering were enabled.
What would be much more interesting of course, is if this were implemented in OSS and not just a Microsoft Research proof of concept. Take a look at OPN, an idea I've been kicking around for some time to see just what you could do with virtual interface support and WiFi.
Even though they didn't include one, you can add your own backlight to the zipit. Makes it much more useable when using the thing anywhere other than in direct sunlight.
I've taken copyright law classes specifically for the music business. The 'poor man's copyright' was brought up several times, and although it can be used as partial proof, it really doesn't stand up. In fact, it can hurt you.
If you sue someone for infringement, you can use your dated envelope for evidence (although not proof) that your story is what you say it is, but damages can only be collected from the date your work is filed at the library of congress.
If you were to file properly instead of going through the 'poor man' routine, you'll make out a lot better in an infringement case.
Also remember, Copyrights are given for 'original' works. They don't have to be 'unique'.
It is very possible that two people can come up with the exact same song. lyrics, chord progression, etc.
At that point, the owner of the older work (who is claiming infringement) must show that the infringer had access to the original work.
What happens when your packets don't get there because the mesh network doesn't magically heal itself? Or if it just loses the data? Does that 8MW generator explode?
Mesh networks have been around for years, but have not reached the masses because they just aren't ready. They're fine for experimental uses, and maybe even for community networks, but as industrial sensors? No thanks.
Does anyone around here remember when Lik Sang used to be Bung Enterprises? Nintendo shut them down. About a month or two later, you were able to buy their new 'LikSang' branded products.
Fraunhofer owns patents on damn near everything
sound related. Everything they do is cross patented. It's a research lab. This is how they
make money. They're extremely good at it. If.ogg hits them in the pocket, expect litigation.
the $800 price is for someone who wants to set up an actual repeater node and grow the network. If all you want to be is a user, it's about $160 with no recurrent fee.
How much does that DSL modem cost? Now how much does it cost for the service?
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When is the last time you've looked at this? The Nanostations, which are atheros based can run OpenWRT, DDWrt, etc. The big thing I see here is that with OSS HAL, maybe adhoc support on atheros will get better. Meraki, FON, and the ACCTON (openmesh.com) routers are all atheros too.
I know the Powerstation 2 has already been mentioned, but there's also the Powerstation 5 if you want to avoid interference from nearby 2.4Ghz networks.
Both run linux and can do such a short distance really easily.
Additionally, the Nanostation 2 can do this distance easily, is much smaller and easier to mount on a pole, has LEDs for pointing, and is only $79. If you want to see what's inside of one, Metrix took one apart and put it on the blog.
it's been pretty cool watching /. grow into the monster-that-it-is-today over the years. might have to check out the local party.
I had an iBook. the video card died. It was long past warranty repair. I liked OSX better than fighting with Linux on my thinkpad, so..
I got a Powerbook. The logic board broke twice. The second time it was just out of warranty, and I refused to buy the AppleCare extended warranty (which doesn't cover drops). Sometimes it recognizes its "apple memory" sometimes it didn't. It just became too flaky to use, so I got another iBook.
The iBook came to me out of the box bad (logic board). I sent it in for service and they replaced the board, but took my bluetooth out. In my first two months of owning it, it spent more time at Apple than on my lap. Earlier this year, I dropped it and broke the screen hinge.
Faced with replacing it, I switched back. For about a thousand dollars, I got a gateway with a 15.4" screen, an ATI graphics card (I can play games again!), plenty of RAM, HDD, and a SD slot. To get a comparable macbook (the pro) would have cost about 3x the price. I can boot anything I want (including osx86 if I feel like it) and if I need to replace a drive, ram, or wireless card, I dont end up with a ridiculous pile of screws and the anger of the "Apple Genius".
Add me to the ranks of the "One Less Mac" crowd. I can take the glare of the hipsters at the coffee shop.
fuggin-a.
i want some cake.
Actually, it's not "Hundreds", it's "Tens of Thousands". Cars _are_ dangerous.
In 2002, 48,000 people died on the road. Your yearly odds of dying a transportation related death are about 1 in 5,953.
Your odds of dying as a car occupant are about 1 in 17,625
Strangely enough, you're more likely to die of falling down, poisoning yourself (accidentally) or shooting yourself (intentionally)
http://www.nsc.org/lrs/statinfo/odds.htm
can it hit the poo note?
Ever drink irish coffee?
Why not just look at how many people use it.
Here's a List of people with bookmarks.
Microsoft MultiNet (Virtual WiFi) could be used to do some really tricky things if the AP buffering were enabled.
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What would be much more interesting of course, is if this were implemented in OSS and not just a Microsoft Research proof of concept. Take a look at OPN, an idea I've been kicking around for some time to see just what you could do with virtual interface support and WiFi.
http://sourceforge.net/docman/display_doc.php?doc
You can do a lot more with this than just man-in-the-middle attacks.
Even though they didn't include one, you can add your own backlight to the zipit. Makes it much more useable when using the thing anywhere other than in direct sunlight.
add your own backlight
I've taken copyright law classes specifically for the music business. The 'poor man's copyright' was brought up several times, and although it can be used as partial proof, it really doesn't stand up. In fact, it can hurt you.
If you sue someone for infringement, you can use your dated envelope for evidence (although not proof) that your story is what you say it is, but damages can only be collected from the date your work is filed at the library of congress.
If you were to file properly instead of going through the 'poor man' routine, you'll make out a lot better in an infringement case.
Also remember, Copyrights are given for 'original' works. They don't have to be 'unique'.
It is very possible that two people can come up with the exact same song. lyrics, chord progression, etc.
At that point, the owner of the older work (who is claiming infringement) must show that the infringer had access to the original work.
Mesh networks have been around for years, but have not reached the masses because they just aren't ready. They're fine for experimental uses, and maybe even for community networks, but as industrial sensors? No thanks.
Use RS422.
looking for a small-size rooftop ready kit?
Check out http://metrix.net/
Here are some kits based around the soekris net4526.
http://metrix.net/
Just to add a note, if you're interested in authoring SMIL, but fear hand-editing,
http://www.smilgen.org/
http://sourceforge.net/projects/smilgen
Does anyone around here remember when Lik Sang used to be Bung Enterprises? Nintendo shut them down. About a month or two later, you were able to buy their new 'LikSang' branded products.
They'll be back.
Lucent/Orinocco/Agere cards have an external connector standard and have far better receive sensitivity than linksys cards.
They're a little more pricey, but they're really the way to go.
The whole idea of trusting the wire is a pretty bad one.
http://seattlewireless.net/
Fraunhofer owns patents on damn near everything .ogg hits them in the pocket, expect litigation.
sound related. Everything they do is cross patented. It's a research lab. This is how they
make money. They're extremely good at it. If
Here's a list of their patents pertaining to MP3.
http://mp3licensing.com/patents.html
what are you talking about?
$160 for an 802.11b card.
Your local network speed will be much higher than DSL or cable.
the $800 price is for someone who wants to set up an actual repeater node and grow the network. If all you want to be is a user, it's about $160 with no recurrent fee.
How much does that DSL modem cost? Now how much does it cost for the service?
interested?
SeattleWireless
you dont need to hack into the airport. just unscrew it and plug in an antenna. it's an orinocco card and it has an antenna jack built in.