On Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:40:17 +1000, Scott Moran <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > I say I'm a long time user of squid because I'm probably using it right > now, but I don't even know it (just like it says on the squid-cache.org > home page). > > Anyway, joining this list because I am scoping a project which involves > implementing a captive portal to manage Internet access for unknown > users (the general public) for a "free wifi" hotspot. > > I realise I'm not the first person to set up a captive portal for a free
> wifi hotspot, and it's easily achievable using other products that > already exist (they're probably using Squid themselves) but the > requirements we have stretch the boundaries of the other products, hence > the need to develop with Squid first hand. > > Should be interesting! > > Cheers, > Scott Greetings. Extra hands and new ideas in the area are very welcome. I've been doing a lot of the recent portal upgrades, but naturally with a short list of some vital bits still missing. If you can outline your project requirements I'm happy to help. Amos
