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From: me on 3 Apr 2008 18:52
"Peter Pan" <PeterPanNOSPAM(a)MarcAlanNOSPAM.info> wrote:

>IMO looking at maps/dots/shaded areas etc, doesn't mean as much as actually
>trying something to see if it works, and if there is a signal where you have
>your machne... Did I menton it is free? :)

What exactly is a 'commercial net" for WIFI?

What is in it for them to broadcast free wifi signals?
From: Peter Pan on 4 Apr 2008 01:33
me(a)privacy.net wrote:
> "Peter Pan" <PeterPanNOSPAM(a)MarcAlanNOSPAM.info> wrote:
>
>> IMO looking at maps/dots/shaded areas etc, doesn't mean as much as
>> actually trying something to see if it works, and if there is a
>> signal where you have your machne... Did I menton it is free? :)
>
> What exactly is a 'commercial net" for WIFI?
>
> What is in it for them to broadcast free wifi signals?

Commercial nets aren't always free (usually a subscription).... However that
link/map shows both free and paid/commercial stuff... Since nobody can
acurrately predict exactly what will be received at a specific locaton, why
not try and see if you can get a free one (if available)


From: me on 4 Apr 2008 12:59
"Peter Pan" <PeterPanNOSPAM(a)MarcAlanNOSPAM.info> wrote:

>Commercial nets aren't always free (usually a subscription).... However that
>link/map shows both free and paid/commercial stuff... Since nobody can
>acurrately predict exactly what will be received at a specific locaton, why
>not try and see if you can get a free one (if available)

Well I Am picking up some kind of wifi connection....
but how can I tell if it's a commercial free one?
From: Peter Pan on 4 Apr 2008 15:03
me(a)privacy.net wrote:
> "Peter Pan" <PeterPanNOSPAM(a)MarcAlanNOSPAM.info> wrote:
>
>> Commercial nets aren't always free (usually a subscription)....
>> However that link/map shows both free and paid/commercial stuff...
>> Since nobody can acurrately predict exactly what will be received at
>> a specific locaton, why not try and see if you can get a free one
>> (if available)
>
> Well I Am picking up some kind of wifi connection....
> but how can I tell if it's a commercial free one?

Try using it? I have wifi in the laptop, and a PDA with wifi, so it's pretty
easy to try... Unfortunately I am finding a bunch of supposed "free"
systems, that have splash screens and beg for money once you connect (they
must be free to connect so they can charge), another oddity, I've run across
some that show locked/closed (i use netstumbler/ministumbler get em free at
http://www.netstumbler.com/ ) but you can use em free once you get
authorized/added to the okay list....

If you already have a puter and wifi card/connection (as evidenced by what
you wrote above), worth a shot at trying netstumbler (hey it's free, so what
the heck, mayb it will work with your wifi stuff) and see what it says.....
(mine shows a picture of a lock, and either it is open or closed, as for
logon, usually you have to connect and see what it says)


From: me on 4 Apr 2008 16:40
"Peter Pan" <PeterPanNOSPAM(a)MarcAlanNOSPAM.info> wrote:

>Try using it? I have wifi in the laptop, and a PDA

Ok.... thanks....

I hate to be so dumb abt this..... but I am using the
connection.... I just don't want to be using someone
unsecured PRIVATE connection that's all.

Its just that I can't tell if this is the free
commercial on in the map/info you gave me.

Again....I just don't want to be horning in on someone
private paid for connection.... unless maybe they have
it open just so that others CAN use.... out of goodness
of their heart or something.

I guess my bottom line question is..... how can I
contact or find out of this connection is available to
anyone free?
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