How much does a 802.11 card and high gain antenna cost? (antenna reqd for increased range?)
Mark On Tue, 14 May 2002 10:50:50 +1200 "Gavin Treadgold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just a random thought that ran through my head thinking about distribution > charges by ISP's and downloading large linux distros... is it practical and > or reasonable to have a few people set up public wireless computers with > linux distros stored on them, so anyone with a wireless card can bowl up and > download? I can see various limitations such as range, most people want to > download to desktops, they don't have laptops etc... Once the hardware has > been bought, the cost of accessing the network is truely free. > > Is this a viable option, or does it need a bit more time for costs to come > down? I would much prefer to drive into a street with my laptop, download a > distro in a lot less time, and drive home :) Will be even cooler once a few > people overlap and a able to mirror and distribute files automatically. I am > aware of the security issues with 802.11, which is why I would have a > standalone box, with the only connection being wireless. Solely for > distribution. > > Cheers Gav >
