[ale] WAP on linux? impossible?

[Jeff Hubbs]

Heh, I guess the big question now is, why would you WANT to?

See http://www.eetimes.com/story/OEG20010808S0042 for why not.

Anyone know if wireless stock prices have plummetted yet?


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christopher Bergeron [mailto:christopher at bergeron.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 6:00 PM
> To: Ale
> Subject: [ale] WAP on linux? impossible?
> 
> 
> Does anyone know how I could use WAP in a linux box with a 
> cellular modem?
> I know it's a long shot, but if I can do that, I can avoid 
> paying $75/mo.
> for a Ricochet wireless modem.  Although, driving around and 
> being online at
> 128KB/s is daaaamn tempting.  At any rate, I'd like to be 
> able to parse some
> "WAP enableD" web sites for basic things like traffic and 
> weather.  The plus
> side of the Ricochet is that I wouldn't have to dial-up each 
> time...  With
> WAP do you have to?
> 
> Does anyone have any experience with this stuff???
> 
> Thanks,
> CB
> 
> 
> 
> P.S.
> Here's the link to the car pc for those interested:
> http://christopher.bergeron.com/
> 
> 
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