On Wednesday 06 December 2006 01:01, Rony wrote: > Now with wireless I was > wondering if we can have local wireless web servers in Mumbai where > people can bring their laptops to hot spots and download linux > softwares like latest distro ISOs, rpms, debs and tar gzipped > files.
1) Very few have a wireless card. So a switch /hub will also be required. 2) the cost of dvd is a lot cheaper to each individual as opposed to your schme which involves high capex for the provider without any visible benefits. Technically it is feasible though. With some access points u can hook a disk directly. Reflash the ap with a minimal webserver like boa. A fresh raw install over wireless wont be very simple. U have to get the wireless lan card running. Many have driver issues with linux. > devices can be provided free to the shops through institutional or > corporate or collective funding with the condition that the shop > will leave it on the whole day at his cost of electricity. The shop > benefits from more visitors and good business like selling > beverages and snacks, books etc. U are very optimistic. But do get the funding up and running. -- Rgds JTD -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
