Brendon, in regards to your first question, the answer is caching.  Just
like how modern portable CD-players offer skip protection.  Have the
device/computer cache 30-60 seconds worth of audio for when you are in
non-coverage zones or negotiating connection with a new AP.

Shawn Rogers
ZyXEL Communications
800-255-4101 x202

Brendon <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Great question Chris.  I had the same thought as I was wardriving one
> night: 
> 
> I had XMMS going (WinAmp-like streaming audio program for Linux) and
> was listening to Virgin Radio from the UK, and then Somafm.com and
> thought:  "This is such a cool alternative to Sirius and XM Radio.
> How can I make this work in my car without interruptions as I switch
> APs?" In an area with enough coverage by open APs, this could work.  
> 
> Another cool app would be a portable Ipod-like audio device that
> could also transition between APs as it streamed audio from Internet
> Radio stations....I'm sure I'm not the first to think this (re: your
> post).   
> 
> -Brendon
> 
> At 12:12 AM 9/10/2003 -0700, Chris wrote:
> 
> 
>> a question of handoff/handshake speeds...
>> 
> 
> 
> 
>>  [SNIP]
> 
> 
> 
>> All thoughts on the issue are welcome :-)
>> 
>> thanks
>> Chris White

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