Archive for January, 2007

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Spanish start-up Whisher promises free Wi-Fi for all

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Over the last few years, several companies have introduced software to create large wifi networks utilizing the existing access points in homes and businesses. I am unaware of any that generated enough users to effectively create a base large enough to make them credible.
I don’t know if this one will succeed or not, but [...]

Who has the best muni Wi-Fi network?

Monday, January 29th, 2007

This article contains a lot of good information about real-life usage of the existing WiFi projects. They ran real tests on the networks to determine reach and speed and show what works and what doesn’t.
Some cities installed a density of over 100 access points/square mile to achieve effective access. This is a lot higher than [...]

Dan Bricklin goes 1.0 with open-source wikiCalc

Sunday, January 28th, 2007

links for 2007-01-27

Friday, January 26th, 2007

FTC halts deceptive ‘free software’ offer
what? you expected a free lunch, too?
(tags: technology free)

Criticism Mounts in SF Muni Deal

Friday, January 26th, 2007

I really find it interesting that Earthlink is just discovering these hurdles in implementing a city-wide WiFi project. I would expect a company selling this product to be completely aware of these issues and, after all the time it took to land this contract with SF, be on top of the situation.
Unstrung - Criticism [...]

links for 2007-01-26

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

Military Shows Off New Ray Gun
the phaser is one step closer …
(tags: military technology)

Blogger Gets ‘Un-Cease-And-Desist’ Note
linden lab, creator of second-life has a great sense of humor.
(tags: fun)

AT&T Will Win Wireless War With iPhone
since at&t wins, we can all go home now.
(tags: cellular technology)

Ford loses record $12.7 billion in 2006
i admit, this news disturbs me, [...]

The Newest Muni-WiFi News

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

I’ve waited more than a week to pen this article on my latest brush with the muni-WiFi proponents.
Some of you know, I am active in the League City Economic Development Corporation and even chair one of the business committees. I am extremely pro-active in the pursuit of any aspect of economic development when [...]

Our New Adventure … Flags Bay

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

Interviewed by Josh Hinds

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

Earlier in the week Josh Hinds, GetMotivation, emailed to ask if I would do a three question written interview for his Business Networking Advice website. (Who Me?) Mike Sansone from ConverStations had suggested my name as a possible victim interviewee.
I have to admit, answering three questions sounded like a breeze. No pressure, get back to [...]

2007 Shelby GT500 Convertible

Friday, January 19th, 2007

Another Ford Shelby Corbra GT500 video for you viewing pleasure. What sets this one apart is how defined the supercharger whine is as the driver goes through the gears.
Totally awesome!

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