Mpls is considering wireless options; here's some more background material:
1. From Slate...
The Fight Over Wireless
Will we get Internet access from big government or big business?
By Adam L. Penenberg
Posted Monday, Oct. 24, 2005
Wireless Internet access means more than being able to check your e-mail at
Starbucks. Imagine if the town you live in transformed into one gigantic
wireless hot spot overnight.
complete story at:
http://www.slate.com/id/2128632/
Also note the excellent references for more info at end of article.
2. From Slate... more on Wi-Fi/Wi-Max debate
Barbed Wireless
Why high-speed Net access won't be free.
By Paul Boutin
Posted Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004
The Philadelphia city government recently announced that it will launch a
citywide wireless network by the spring of 2006. The plan is to mount up to
16 Wi-Fi routers per square mile on streetlights in order to provide "some
level of free wireless Internet access to everyone living, working or
visiting the city." Boston and Madison, Wis. are also considering citywide
Wi-Fi that's free, or at least cheaper than DSL. You might think this means
that wireless will be free everywhere in a few years. You'd be wrong.
complete article at:
http://www.slate.com/id/2106657/
Mike Hohmann
Linden Hills
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