As an aside,
It's interesting that people are happy to put wireless networking into
schools but not mobile radio masts (from which the schools can make
revenue). I know that the power output is different, but one is likely to be
sat in close proximity for some considerable time when the body is
susceptible to such influences. (I was under the impression that the
operation of such equipment is not yet technically legal in the U.K.. -
maybe that's just some frequencies?)
Is this because it is not perceived to be 'big business' or is RFR somehow
safer if used for surfing the net? :-)
Does anyone have any HSE figures or thoughts?
On a personal note, I don't have a mobile phone.
----- Original Message -----
From: Josef Davies-Coates
I think that ALL schools (and libraries) should act as local community wireless nodes.
So long as these networks are community owned the potential benefits from such a system could be huge for everyone.
Other sites to check out (aprat from the already mentioned http://www.consume.net) are http://www.free2air.org and http://www.freenetworks.org
Best,
Josef Davies-Coates
MJ Ray wrote:
David Bowles
wrote: I'm living now is so far from my local exchange (over 7KM) there is no way I could get broadband even if BT made my exchange broadband ready.
Remember: there are other ways to get high-speed access than ADSL and cable. A number of wireless networking projects are underway and more interested people are welcome at most of them. The largest project site is probably http://www.consume.net/
MJR
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