On Tue, Nov 18, 2003 04:39:03PM +0100, Roland Bless allegedly wrote: > On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 15:53:09 +0100 "JORDI PALET MARTINEZ" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I believe that the terminal room, with wired connectivity, is no > > longer needed. But the terminal room, as a place with tables, is > > very > > I disagree here. Having a _stable_ (fallback) network access, > especially when shifting around larger files, is very convenient. I'm > not in favor of abandoning the fixed net access (except if cutting > down the costs require it).
Fairly soon, all relevant hotels will offer their own wireless access, as well as connectivity from your room, and from suites, as a fallback. Also, in a meeting, one can pass CDs or USB thingies around. Risk of serious long-term wireless outage is low. How much are you willing to pay in order to reduce risk to 0% and to have your fallback network be nice and convenient? IETF finances are not in good shape.
