[MLB-WIRELESS] grumpy people

[Tony Langdon]

> You need to think outside the 
> 802.11-to-provide-wireless-Internet-access
> box.  It's not just about sharing cable connections.  It can 
> also be about
> building a network to share resources within the network.  

It all comes down to different motivations for different people.  I have no
need for a wireless network now.  I just like the idea of playing with the
technology. :)

> For example:
> 
> - messaging (email, video conferencing, instant messaging, 
> chat, et al)
> - gaming
> - mirrors
> - etc.

Backup storage, video conferencing, yada yada :)

> Not really.  The expense is somewhat proportional to the service an
> individual wants to provide.  At one end, you can simple 
> whack a card in a
> machine and provide service to whoever happens to be in 
> range.  Or you can
> convert disused AM broadcast towers to 802.11... :)

I'm looking at the "whoever is within range" model.  Access to services will
be controlled by my firewall (and the local terrain! :) ).
> 
> And the service itself can be whatever you feel like provide 
> - just access
> to some local data, perhaps.  Or access to a larger network 
> at whatever
> data rate you feel is appropriate.

Probably just a bit of data, sftp. :)

> Don't rely on anything.  This is the co-operative anarchy part of the
> equation.  If it's there, use it.  If it goes away, replace 
> it.  If you
> don't like it, fix it.

Agreed. :)  

> > You can have all the best intentioned people you like 
> involved which all
> > all good and great, but there will always a few individuals who will
> > ruin the service for a number of reasons.
> 
> Yup.  And I can really ruin your day with a 2.4GHz noise source too.

And then there will be unintentional interference.  If I become active on
2.4 GHz ATV, not only will I have to say good bye to the WLAN, but probably
anyone else in the same valley...  Obviously, I will probably try and avoid
that as much as possible and use another band if I can. :)

> But we don't all sit at home gibbering in fear of the bright 
> light in the
> sky.  We get off our butts and do stuff.  Because we can.  
> Because it's
> fun.  Because, as humans, we need to feel a sense of achievement.

I'm a bit of a mountain climber here.  I want to do it because you can, and
it's there to be done. :)

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