Yes, even on the network, she can do damage to 'my' computer by downloading something nasty on hers...but I still feel more comfortable having that one level of separation, for whatever it's worth.
Before the sister-in-law moved in, we both had desks in the office and would both be online (yes, broadband does rock). Now tho, space really is a consideration. So whether or not it's 2 boxes under the desk with a KVM, or one box that we share...not much difference.
She also wouldn't be using checking her mail solely thru the ipaq. A majority of times it'd be at the PC. Just nice to have the option, that if I'm really into a project, she can log on using the PPC. Saw some bluetooth access points on ebay for < $60. Altho i'm thinking the SDIO WLAN card might be an easier solution to implement, even tho she'd have to swap SD cards.
And frankly, if this is the biggest problem she and I face over the next few weeks, I'll be very very very very grateful : )
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Graeme
To: CF-Community
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: understanding bluetooth and 802.11b
If email is your primary goal, I recommend using IMAP instead of POP if you
can. I tried POP mail on the PocketPC and it quickly became difficult to
manage. If you use IMAP and pre-filter email at the server, it's much easier
on a PDA.
KVM switching certainly works, but the multi-user features in XP are really
nice. Or in Panther if you swing that way. Of course, IMO if you have to
hide your porn then there's a bigger problem...;-)
My home office is a 10x12 room. There's desk space for 2 and we often both
sit in the room and surf the web. Broadband rocks. I think of it as our
modern library/sitting parlor. Definitely no "when can I check my mail" type
problems. And when we have guests, they set up a laptop in their room,
kitchen table or whatever.
-Kevin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Griefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: understanding bluetooth and 802.11b
> actually most of her computer usage is checking e-mail, which is what i'd
anticipate she does from her ipaq if I'm at the computer.
>
> Right now we've both got comps set up, but we need to consolidate some
space. Her original idea was that we share a computer...but I'm just not
that comfortable with her being that close to my porn <g>)...so we're
throwing the two boxes together with a kvm cable.
>
> It's something we do need to do (the space consolidation...sister-in-law
moved in, so we've lost a 20x20 sq foot room which served as the
office)...i'm just trying to proactively avoid the "are you going to be on
much longer? i need to check my e-mail" or the "can i just jump in real
quick and check my e-mail" type questions : )
>
> charlie
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kevin Graeme
> To: CF-Community
> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:50 AM
> Subject: Re: understanding bluetooth and 802.11b
>
>
> In my experience, web surfing on a the PocketPC 320x240 screen is not
fun.
> It's cool that it can do it, but sites just aren't accommodating. The
1945
> has the 2003 OS which has much better wireless support and an improved
> Pocket Internet Explorer, so it might be a little better than what I
see. I
> think though that it will be years (if ever) before web site devs start
> using the power of CSS to create PDA compatible sites.
>
> Personally, I find that the best use for the wireless so far is
Messenger,
> IRC, etc.
>
> BTW, there are great handheld discussion forums at:
> http://www.brighthand.com
>
> -Kevin
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charlie Griefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 10:32 AM
> Subject: Re: understanding bluetooth and 802.11b
>
> > Hey Kevin:
> >
> > Thanks for the info. Sounds like in the end I'm better off picking
her up
> the SDIO wi-fi card. We're presently sharing a computer (well, sharing
a
> keyboard/video/mouse via switch), so I wanted her to be able to check
her
> e-mail while i'm at the computer (as I frequently am).
> >
> > I just didn't want her to have to sacrifice access to the SD storage
card,
> in case she needed to save or retrieve file(s). The bright side is that
the
> ipaq 1945 has ~14MB of non-volatile storage built in...which should be
able
> to serve as temporary storage while she's "surfing" : )
> >
> > Thanks again.
> > Charlie
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Kevin Graeme
> > To: CF-Community
> > Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:12 AM
> > Subject: Re: understanding bluetooth and 802.11b
> >
> >
> > Basically Bluetooth and 802.11x are completely different beasts. You
> can't
> > make them directly work together. What you will need to do, as you
> > suspected, is either get a 802.11b card for the iPaq or get a
Bluetooth
> > access point.
> >
> > Either will work and what you choose depends on your needs. 802.11x
> (WiFi)
> > has a larger coverage area and offers faster speeds (11mb max for
'b').
> > Think of it as "real" networking with no wires. Bluetooth has a much
> smaller
> > coverage area, and slower speeds (723kb). Think of Bluetooth as
wireless
> > USB.
> >
> > A Bluetooth Access Point will basically act as another wireless
network
> for
> > Bluetooth enabled devices. I haven't used it, so I can't comment on
if
> it's
> > a good solution or not. I have a Linksys CF 802.11b card for my
PocketPC
> and
> > it works fine. It sucks the battery down like crazy though.
> >
> > -Kevin
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Charlie Griefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:21 AM
> > Subject: understanding bluetooth and 802.11b
> >
> > > <preface> i'm a moron when it comes to networking, wired or
otherwise
> > </preface>
> > >
> > > I've got a wireless network at home (standard 802.11b). Just
ordered
> my
> > wife a new iPaq (1945), which has integrated bluetooth. Is there
any
> way to
> > make that bluetooth work with my existing network to give her net
access
> > from the ipaq?
> > >
> > > The unit has a secure digital slot which will accept SDIO cards,
so I
> can
> > buy a Wi-Fi SD card...but I'd prefer she didn't have to swap out the
SD
> card
> > with her 256MB card every time she wanted to connect...and I'd
rather
> not
> > spend the $ on the SD Wi-Fi card if there's a way to make it work
with
> the
> > existing network.
> > >
> > > I'm thinking a bluetooth access point somehow connected to the
> existing
> > access point (maybe perhaps?)
> > >
> > > any info would be appreciated : )
> > >
> > > Thx!
> > > Charlie
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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