[Rhodes22-list] Computer Geek Question - Wireless Cards

[Herb Parsons]

Not only that, there is new legislation proposed that would make the 
owner of the unsecured network responsible for kiddie-porn that was 
transmitted over his line.

At one time, there was a national effort (by some) for folks to allow 
their WiFi networks to remain open, thus allowing others to "share" the 
connection as needed. Of course, as with any such technology (including 
the internet in general) abuses by some make such openness impractical, 
and that movement has largely gone away.

Robert Skinner wrote:
> I use a Linksys extended range multi-protocol card
> in both my in-house notebook and my truck.  In the 
> house, I use a Linksys Wifi router to obscure (and
> secure) my local net.  
>
> In the truck, I can park in the lot next to a WiFi 
> source (Starbux, etc.) and hook up, so its easy to 
> keep up with the mail when I travel.  The card has 
> also worked in hotels that offer WiFi.
>
> Never a problem.
>
> It is amazing how many private citizens leave their 
> WiFi networks unsecured.  It would be impossible to 
> track a terrorist who exploited this foolishness.
>
> /Robert
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> Brad Haslett wrote:
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>> (And you're not necessarily a geek if you answer!)
>>
>> My trusty IBM X40 served me well for years until last Spring when it went
>> swimming in Atlantic City while I was on the way to Cape May to watch Alex
>> graduate from Coast Guard basic.  It woke up in a pool of water that may or
>> may not have had scotch mixed with it as well.  Last week I purchased a used
>> replacement on e-Bay for $1000 less than what it cost new and the unit works
>> fine but was shipped without the wireless card.  I've sent the seller an
>> e-mail but am not holding my breath for good results.  I installed the old
>> card from my previous unit but can't find the correct driver anywhere (and
>> I've looked high and low).  Perhaps it is time to move on to later
>> technology anyway.  How good are the external cards and who makes the best?
>> Which is the way to go, USB or PC slot.  Do they perform better than
>> internal cards? Which has the max range?
>>
>> Please keep in mind with your advice, I'm one CSOB.
>>
>> Brad
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