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
