An interesting NEW YORK TIMES article about free Wi-Fi use in Seattle coffee houses. Some coffee houses are cutting free wi-fi on weekends and have seen revenue increases. Here is a quote from the story . . . "But there was also a disadvantage, staff members said: the cafe filled with laptop users each weekend, often one to a table meant for four. Some would sit for six to eight hours purchasing a single drink, or nothing at all. Even worse, when lingerers were confronted, they were bellicose. "We get yelled at by people who feel it's their right" to use Victrola's Wi-Fi without making a purchase, Ms. Strongin said." Let's hope Minneapolis coffee house patrons show common sense and respect the fact that coffee house proprietors have to make a living. However, if a coffee house encourages lingering without purchase, linger away. Here is the link to the NEW YORK TIMES story but registration is required: _http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/13/technology/13wifi.html?pagewanted=all_ (http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/13/technology/13wifi.html?pagewanted=all) Bill Dooley (Kenny)
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