Re: GPRS (was: how do wirelss hot spots work?)

2004-06-14 Thread Craig Ringer
On Sun, 2004-06-13 at 18:10, Shay Telfer wrote: > Of course if you need it, it's easier to have it turned on and know > that it works in advance than having to futz around setting it up > when you're away from home. Good point. And that _will_ be an issue, given that there's no 2IC to call in t

Re: how do wirelss hot spots work?

2004-06-13 Thread Shay Telfer
Despite being apalled by those prices, I'm still considering getting GPRS service for my new work phone, which is with Telstra (I have no choice). After all, IM and email won't be _too_ bad (10 - 15c/message for email if I'm careful, and I use IMAP so I can be selective), and the main purpose woul

Re: how do wirelss hot spots work?

2004-06-13 Thread Craig Ringer
On Sun, 2004-06-13 at 12:09, Kathy Quinlan wrote: > If all you want to do is check your email and chat on IM, but are not > worried about downloading large files, you may be better of using the > QRPS network through a mobile phone and laptop. QRPS is not time charged > (last time I looked) but

Re: how do wirelss hot spots work?

2004-06-13 Thread Andrew Nielsen
At 22:08 +0800 12/06/2004, Edward Arrowsmith wrote: Does this mean you can just take your PowerBook to a cafe and an go online at no expense? That you can walk in to a hotel and go online without plugging in to anything? At the end of the day _someone_ still has to pay for the Internet connect

Re: how do wirelss hot spots work?

2004-06-13 Thread Kathy Quinlan
Edward Arrowsmith wrote: According to the Apple web site: "Now built into every configuration of the new PowerBook G4 family: fast AirPort Extreme technology. Based on the 802.11g standard, AirPort Extreme delivers — at 54Mbps — the fastest wireless connection available. And with thousands of wi

Re: how do wirelss hot spots work?

2004-06-13 Thread Craig Ringer
On Sat, 2004-06-12 at 22:08, Edward Arrowsmith wrote: > Does this mean you can just take your PowerBook to a cafe and an go > online at no expense? > That you can walk in to a hotel and go online without plugging in to > anything? There are some paid hotspots, with a variety of schemes includin

Re: how do wirelss hot spots work?

2004-06-12 Thread Richard Kay
Also see: http://www.jiwire.com/search-wifi-hotspots.htm? location_type_id=0&technology_id=0&provider_id=0&pay_free=both&address=& city=Perth&state=&zip=&country_id=16&radius=50 --- Richard Kay Fremantle Western Australia On 12/06/2004, at 10:08 PM, Edward Arrowsmith wrote: Does this mean

Re: how do wirelss hot spots work?

2004-06-12 Thread Richard Kay
Start here: http://forbes.jiwire.com/warchalking-introduction.htm The journey is the reward! ;-) --- Richard Kay Fremantle Western Australia On 12/06/2004, at 10:08 PM, Edward Arrowsmith wrote: According to the Apple web site: "Now built into every configuration of the new PowerBook G4 family

how do wirelss hot spots work?

2004-06-12 Thread Edward Arrowsmith
According to the Apple web site: "Now built into every configuration of the new PowerBook G4 family: fast AirPort Extreme technology. Based on the 802.11g standard, AirPort Extreme delivers — at 54Mbps — the fastest wireless connection available. And with thousands of wireless “hot spots” in hotels