FYI, I just ran across a copy of the April issue of Twin Cities Computer User. The cover story is: In search of hotspots Thanks to ISP involvement, Wi-Fi Internet is on the horizon. By Phil Davies In Wi-Fi World, wires are for plugging in toasters and Grandma's phone, not computing devices. Anyone anywhere can tap into the Internet or corporate networks, riding the airwaves to the nearest access point. Downloading mega e-mail attachments at the departure gate; "sniffing" for discounts at the mall; watching streamed video at the corner java joint, by the pool, or in the park-all are commonplace in a world in which broadband connectivity ranges free, unfettered by copper or coaxial cable. Full Article: http://www.computeruser.com/articles/2204,1,1,1,0401,03.html --------- Also, the May issue of WIRED Magazine has a special supplement called UNWIRED. Here's the table of contents: Issue 11.05 UNWIRED - A Wired Special Report - May 2003 http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.05/unwired/ COVER The Wi-Fi Revolution The wireless Internet has arrived -- and now the sky's the limit. By Chris Anderson PLUS: 10 people to watch -- innovators, rebels, and policymakers. UNWIRED Features How to Hook Up Everything you need to know to build your own network -- a step-by-step guide. By Paul Boutin Power Tools Gearing up for the wireless life: the best base stations, PC cards, Wi-Fi cams, media receivers, and more. By Neil McManus The Way We Work How Wi-Fi is transforming everything from farming to theme parks - four stories from the wireless frontier. By Jessie Scanlon Good-Bye 3G - Hello Wi-Fi Frappuccino Cellcos bet big on third-generation wireless - and took a big hit. Now T-Mobile's John Stanton has a grand convergence plan. Starbucks is just the beginning. By Dan Briody Palm Pulls the Plugs Free at last: A case study in learning to love the unchained corporation of tomorrow. By Brad Stone 20,000 Nodes or Bust! Everybody talks about the Wi-Fi future. Cometa CEO Larry Brilliant is building it. By Lucas Graves Beyond Wi-Fi The 5 next big things. By Xeni Jardin 25 Companies to Watch A user's guide to service providers, software companies, hardware makers, and chipset manufacturers. By Paul Boutin _______________________________________________ Twin Cities Wireless Users Group Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota http://www.tcwug.org tcwug-list at tcwug.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tcwug-list