[lug] cheap 802.11b for linux...

[Frank Whiteley]

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Starkey" <jstarkey at advancecreations.com>
To: <lug at lug.boulder.co.us>
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2002 1:03 PM
Subject: RE: [lug] cheap 802.11b for linux...


> On Tue, 2002-03-26 at 11:12, Fred Robinson wrote:
> > Just for your reading enjoyment......
> >
> > Someone in Evergreen is providing an 802.11b Service;
> > http://www.wispertel.com/
>
> I spoke to Barry, CEO of Wispertel, yesterday. I'm waiting for Qwest to
> replace a switch before I can get DSL, so I've been considering this
> route. I'm 9 1/2 miles away, with a line of sight.
>
Don't hold your breath, they are doing NO DSL facility during CY2002.
However, you could try this:
http://www.msnbc.com/news/761972.asp?0pu=70 or see if you CO is served by
NewEdge.

However, the uphill slope will likely get roadblocked unless consumers get a
lot smarter
http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2002/06/07/broadband/index.html?x

I find this an interesting approach.
http://www.ipwireless.com

> Anyone here on an 802.11b? Are you happy with it? I have to have 99+%
> uptime, so I'm pretty skeptical about fighting rain and haze.
>
Rain and snow fade is something to be concerned with, but if it works in
Montana, it might work here.

Frank Whiteley
Greeley