[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Arlis R Tyner) writes: > I was recently given a Powerbook 520, and I was wondering if anyone > could tell me the feasibility of using this machine for wireless > internet. I've been seeing a lot of articles recently about making > an 802.11b antenna from a Pringles can and 6 or 7 dollars worth of > materials. � > > I live a rather transient lifestyle, and currently my only internet > connection is at the local library where I am limited to an hour a > day and downloads are prohibited. This Powerbook is my only > computer, and it would be great if I could make it work with one of > these cheap Pringles can antennas.
If there's a public university or college nearby, you might want to check their library policies. The library here at the University of New Mexico says it's available to all New Mexicans, and I think they've got an ethernet drop in the library now-- I don't know if it's only supposed to be for students and faculty, but it's worth a try. My 540c is really handy, and I use the ethernet port on the back a bunch. -- Dana [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:powerbooks@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:powerbooks-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:powerbooks-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
