At 04:51 PM 07-06-05, Joshua Penix wrote: >Here's an example project - set up free community wireless access >points in some part of downtown or Hillcrest that isn't currently >covered with connectivity. This is a project that's been done by >nonprofit groups in many other cities. SDCS could be the one to do >it in San Diego. We'd contact local tech companies for equipment >donations. We'd call upon KPLUG to put together a customized Linux >distro to run on the access points. We'd call the other SIGs for >manpower to do the installation. We'd contact local area leaders and >organize a community installfest where people can come for help >getting the wireless going on their laptop. And on and on...
Good points all around Josh, but in case you didn't know, your example idea about wireless (except for the Linux stuff) is already being implemented in San Diego by the following group. You can read about and see photos of their efforts on their Web site. http://www.socalfreenet.org/ - Sol Schumer -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-steer
