Wi-Fi case is prosecuting the wrong person

Opinion
Aug 22, 20051 min

* Wi-Fi case is prosecuting the wrong person * It’s a wireless world * Google gobbledygook * Bring on the broadband

Wi-Fi case is prosecuting the wrong person

“An unsecured Wi-Fi point is simply a foothold for the enemies of freedom, and anyone who owns an open Wi-Fi access point should be prosecuted for treason. And hung,” writes Mark Gibbs in this week’s Backspin. He’s kidding… right?

http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/082205backspin.html?vo

It’s a wireless world

When Wi-Fi made its way onto laptops, everything changed, points out Ira Brodsky. This week he talks about ways to bring wireless access to the next level.

http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/082205brodsky.html?vo

Google gobbledygook

Last week, Paul McNamara slammed Google for its bizarre behavior. Now for part two. Google still hasn’t changed its stance with regard to CNET’s News.com, despite widespread public outcry. McNamara looks at what people are saying – and what this all says about Google.

http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/082205buzz.html?vo

Bring on the broadband

Network World Editor-in-Chief John Dix this week lauds Verizon for its fiber-to-the-home initiative, which promises to lower per-bit/sec costs for broadband access. Other similar initiatives are needed, he says.

http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/082205edit.html?vo