From Government Computer News: According to the Senate’s CIO, “Were implementing what we need to accomplish the vision of giving senators, staffs and committees the ability to do their job anytime, anywhere and under any circumstances…” Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Wireless Web
Wireless Carrier Sues Spammer
“First Lawsuit Over Cell Phone Spam – Legal ambiguity doesn’t stop Verizon Wireless from slapping text-message spammers with unprecedented litigation.” [Link via Slashdot] Copy of complaint (PDF, 26 pages) Continue Reading
Regulated and Fee-Based Wireless Access Coming to Major Airports
“Airlines, airports battle over Wi-Fi spectrum oversight.” [Link] For reference, see the March 17, 2004 ITA Petition in Support of Airline Rights to Use Wi-Fi and Other Unlicensed Wireless Systems, and the FCC’s Wireless Broadband Access Task Force website. Continue Reading
UK Courts Offer WiFi Access to Public
As a follow-up to my recent posting, Baltimore Circuit Ct. Institutes WiFi Access, this news from “across the pond” of WiFi hotspots now available at the Royal Courts of Justice (UK). Continue Reading
Baltimore Circuit Ct. Institutes WiFi Access
Baltimore courthouses join wireless age. See also this press release, which states “the Baltimore City State’s Attorneys Office has joined with the Baltimore City Circuit Court to provide a wireless Internet subscription service to attorneys and courthouse visitors.” Continue Reading
Google’s Future Plans
Google may be heading deep into Microsoft’s territory“…Google intends to extend information-searching in many directions: Mobile applications for wireless gadgets, more effective online shopping and social networking are all obvious applications of its technology.” Continue Reading
Pew Survey Indicates Increased Use of Net and Wireless
PIP Data Memo: The rise of wireless connectivity and our latest findings: From the memo’s highlights: “17% of Internet users have logged on using a wireless device….73% of U.S. adults say they use a computer at work, at school, at home, or some other place. This is the highest reading ever found by the Pew… Continue Reading
Directory of Locations for Free WiFi Access
“The Wi-Fi-FreeSpot Directory is a listing of Wi-Fi locations that offer Free Wireless Internet Access – Wi-Fi – utilizing 802.11 technology. The locations listed…are business locations like cafes, restaurants, coffeeshops, hotels, airports, downtown business districts, malls, retail stores, etc.” [Link via Ex Libris] Continue Reading
New Bill on Wireless Privacy
Reps. Markey, Pitts Introduce Wireless 411 Privacy Bill to Protect Consumers: Press Release, November 20, 2003 Statement of Introduction, November 20, 2003 Bill Text, November 20, 2003 The following text is quoted from the press release and specifies provisions of the Act: “Opt In” for Existing Users – wireless carriers must have clear preauthorization from… Continue Reading
Selected Presentations from Internet Librarian Conference
A Google Gambol: Advanced Tricks and Techniques, Greg Notess, Creator, Search Engine Showdown & Reference Librarian, Montana State University Top Tech Trends for Internet Librarians, Elizabeth Lane Lawley, Rochester Institute of Technology The Blogging ExplosionLibraries & Weblogs, Darlene Fichter, Data Services Librarian, University of Saskatchewan Web Searching in 2004, Greg Notess, Creator, Search Engine Showdown… Continue Reading
Resources on Making the Move to Wireless
Cutting the Tether: Great Resources on Wireless, offers a dozen tips and links by Dennis Kennedy. Continue Reading
Police Dept. Adopts Wireless Tech
From Federal Computer News, this interesting article about the adoption of wireless laptops to expand information exchange between Syracuse, New York police officers in their vehicles and civilian counterparts in the office. Continue Reading
