Looks like an interesting KCACM meeting: -glenn
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 6:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: KCACM September Meeting - Highly Reliable Wireless Networks This month our meeting will be held at the North Kansas City Public Library 2251 Howell North Kansas City The library is conveniently located north of the river just across the Paseo Bridge. See http://www.kcacm.org/NKCPubLibrary.htm for directions. September 2003 Meeting - Highly Reliable Wireless Networks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who: Graeme Gibson of Computers and Tele-Comm, Inc When: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Where: North Kansas City Public Library Graeme Gibson will illustrate the methodology needed to develop highly reliable 802.11 networks (99.999) using wireless technology and show the coverage of the CTC Wireless MAN estimated to cover 45% of the metro at the time of the talk. A comparison of wireless MAN's and WAN's compared to other delivery means (DSL, Cable) will also be explored. Graeme Gibson, CCP, MCSE, MCP+Internet, is president and CEO of Computers and Tele-Comm, Inc, (CTC) a leader in design of wireless networks and a well respected and profitable Wireless ISP with years of experience. Gibson's first work with wireless networks came at NASA using the new technology to retrieve signals from launch gantries over swamp and inhospitable terrain. Gibson was trained at Duke University and the University of New York at Albany. In addition to his 20 years experience in the computer industry he also is formally trained in RF technologies, radio and television broadcasting. He is probably best known for his Books How to Build a Clone Computer and The Computer Repair Handbook. Those conversant with Microsoft's MCSE program will recognize him for his work on Windows NT, Tests Tricks & Technique, an Audio book covering test basics and best practices. Gibson is also well known for his 6-year run as the Host of the syndicated TV show Computers Today. Currently, Gibson is leading CTC into the role of a major backhaul and co-location provider for Wireless ISP's CTC is also developing a major cross peering system for WISPs and training program to prepare installers for the industry. Gibson lives with his wife and business partner Gail Simmons, in Independence MO, and has 2 children. Cost: All meetings are free and open to the public. Location: The North Kansas City Library is conveniently located north of the river just across the Paseo Bridge at 2251 Howell, North Kansas City. See http://www.kcacm.org/NKCPubLibrary.htm for directions. Did you know? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACM Professional Members are entitled to free, 24/7 access to nearly 200 Web-based courses from leading providers of Professional Development, including Sun Educational Services (SES), Digital Think (DT), and Telecommunications Research Associates (TRA). A wide range of high quality courses are available to help you develop, at your own pace, proficiency in database, development, and e-business solutions; internet literacy; Java, networking and security, project management, Oracle certification, telcommunications, and other topics. To view the complete course list, visit ACM's professional development center: http://pd.acm.org Privacy statement: We never send email unsolicited, and never share our email list. KCACM can be reached at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or http://www.kcacm.org.
