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Title: WiFi anyone ?
Post by: Scott on May 23, 2007, 14:13:47
Given the recent hysteria over wireless emissions, safety et al it's it's interesting to read here (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/05/23/iburst_ie/) that Ireland's to get wireless BB and what speed's of 1MB/s

Lucky lucky paddy's is all I can say !

Title: Re: WiFi anyone ?
Post by: Rik on May 23, 2007, 14:45:33
Hi Scott

I find the hysteria interesting. It's pretty much what we've been through with microwave ovens and mobile phones. Yet, at any time, I pretty much guarantee that the strongest RF radiation passing through will be from the broadcasters trying to whip up the current frenzy.

That said, I'm still a 'wires' fan. What I would really like to see in the UK is fibre to the home. Then, we could take down our satellite dishes and TV aerials, and do some really serious things with that one little piece of glass.

Look out for any pigs passing overhead. ;)
Title: Re: WiFi anyone ?
Post by: jupiter on May 23, 2007, 15:27:22
Quote from: Rik on May 23, 2007, 14:45:33
Look out for any pigs passing overhead. ;)

Well spotted Rik.  These are wireless pigs and it is BT's latest pilot initiative in the broadband roll out, with available frequencies for radio hams.
Title: Re: WiFi anyone ?
Post by: Rik on May 23, 2007, 15:33:26
There's only one possible response, Jupiter... (http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2638.0;attach=1015)
Title: Re: WiFi anyone ?
Post by: jupiter on May 23, 2007, 15:35:16
That won't cure me. ;D
Title: Re: WiFi anyone ?
Post by: Rik on May 23, 2007, 15:37:26
I'd never want to cure your wit - preserve it maybe... :)