I knew the city was doing a wireless network but I didn't think it was
going to be open to the public.
I wonder how Cox and Bellsouth are gonna feel about it. It doesn't reach
my home in mid-city. I look forward to hearing more about it -
including range, capacity, and long term plans.
-Dane
Chris Johnston wrote:
> Tomorrow at 11:00 am there will be a press conference at the Sheraton
> on Canal to discuss the City of New Orleans Wifi network that was
> begun pre-Katrina.
>
> Chris Johnston
>
> On 11/28/05, *Dane Reugger* <dane@downtownpc.com
> <mailto:dane@downtownpc.com>> wrote:
>
> I sent this to another list - thought it might interest this group
> also.
>
>
> I had been noticing a 'cityofno' SSID for at least a week now - so
> today
> I joined it and was taken to a web page with an option to log on. I
> clicked the link for new user, filled out a short form, and sure
> enough
> - I was given a free subscription and I am able to surf the web. Not
> sure how long it's free or the coverage but I thought it might
> interest
> some.
>
> I'm currently in my Baronne street office - some places work much
> better
> than others - seems fast enough, might come in handy for those w/o
> access.
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> get to the job you need to pay for the clothes and the car, and the
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