Source: SNP
L33tdawg: What a coincidence. That's Malaysia's National Day as well. What better excuse to go out war driving when you've got a public holiday to go with it as well! *grin*
Information technology managers may want to pay close attention to Red Deer, Alberta, on Aug. 31, which has been targeted by hackers for a "wardriving" day.
Feel the power of increased reception (j/k) WARDRIVER Stickers are available on the web for the serious WarDrivers for the low price of $3.00 a pop. The stickers are vinyl so they work with laptops, car windows and other non-textured surfaces. Free shipping in the US, if I lived in Malaysia I'd hook up the shipping for free too :) You can meet chicks with these bitchin' stickers, or make new friends with a fellow WarDriver. Never drive around without one!
L33tdawg: Think I could have one? Heh. I need chickz! LOL!
Source: BBC
L33tdawg: This posting is meant specifically for Amy, who's like going all mental and everything from doing an in depth study into broadband network technologies in Malaysia! Don't forget this topology diagram! *grin*. Regarding the article though -- have these guys lost their minds?! I mean sure, war-driving is pretty cool and all, but this is taking things a little too far!
Source: BBC
Well-meaning wireless activists have caught the attention of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One of its agents has issued a warning about the popular practice of using chalk marks to show the location of wireless networks.
The marks, or "warchalks", are cropping up in cities and suburbs across the world.
IBM released this tutorial on the Java Communications API and how it collects basic Global Positioning Data. It also has a sample application showing how a basic stream-oriented communications interacts with a physical device. It's a pretty good as a starting point for checking out GPS development in Java.
Source: Business 2
WIRELESS REPORT
Source: SILICON
US cable companies are getting tough on customers who set up wireless access points to allow free internet access to neighbours and passers by.
Time Warner Cable in New York City has sent 10 customers letters asking them to shut down their wireless access points or face disconnection, according to Cnet.
