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Cecret
Apr 15, 2003, 10:28 PM
I'm going to sanfran for the weekend. Since it is such a hotbed for wired -- or hopefully wireless -- activity I was wondering how (or where) I to find wireless access for my powerbook.

I've heard about some apps that search out wireless access points and/or tell you where they are but, to tell the truth, I'm not an uber computer-person so I could use some help.

Thanks


janey
Apr 15, 2003, 10:31 PM
go warwalking, look for weird signs all over the place (done in chalk, kinda looks like an x sometimes) and get something like iStumbler, MacStumbler or KisMAC (all available on versiontracker) and drive all over the place.
it's fun :D
NavyIntel007
Apr 15, 2003, 10:49 PM
Originally posted by übergeek
go warwalking, look for weird signs all over the place (done in chalk, kinda looks like an x sometimes) and get something like iStumbler, MacStumbler or KisMAC (all available on versiontracker) and drive all over the place.
it's fun :D

You really have to get out more.
Cecret
Apr 15, 2003, 11:00 PM
Sorry, but what is warwalking???
janey
Apr 15, 2003, 11:01 PM
Originally posted by NavyIntel007
You really have to get out more.
i know :D :p
warwalking is taking a laptop out with you and walking around the place looking for wifi networks
Cecret
Apr 15, 2003, 11:03 PM
I guess that gets to my question. Is there any way to find wifi access without warwalking??
DreaminDirector
Apr 16, 2003, 02:02 AM
wardriving.


but seriously, what do you mean? Other than walking around (or moving around?). You can go to starbucks and hook up on T-mobiles network for a fee.

But why do that?
MacBandit
Apr 16, 2003, 02:14 AM
Originally posted by DreaminDirector
wardriving.


but seriously, what do you mean? Other than walking around (or moving around?). You can go to starbucks and hook up on T-mobiles network for a fee.

But why do that?

It's not free. It used to be but they have started charging at least here locally.

Kinkos (http://www.kinkos.com/pr/pr_041420031050330264.php) and some Schlotsky's Deli's (http://www.cooldeli.com/wireless.html).

Here's the ultimate site I just found for finding hotspots.

http://www.80211hotspots.com/

There is a lot of them in San Francisco it looks like.
tazo
Apr 18, 2003, 11:31 PM
Originally posted by MacBandit
It's not free. It used to be but they have started charging at least here locally.

Kinkos (http://www.kinkos.com/pr/pr_041420031050330264.php) and some Schlotsky's Deli's (http://www.cooldeli.com/wireless.html).

Here's the ultimate site I just found for finding hotspots.

http://www.80211hotspots.com/

There is a lot of them in San Francisco it looks like.

he said for a fee. :rolleyes:
MacBandit
Apr 21, 2003, 01:33 AM
Originally posted by tazo
he said for a fee. :rolleyes:

See that's what happens when you spend to many hours in a row on here late at night and read things just a touch to fast.

I apologize for my mistake. I promise to never ever ever screw up agina.:p ;)
ibookin'
Apr 21, 2003, 01:40 AM
Originally posted by NavyIntel007
You really have to get out more.

Warwalking involves going out! You walk on the street with a laptop, sometimes holding it above your head to get better reception! How is that not normal?!

Ok, I'll stop now.
MacBandit
Apr 21, 2003, 01:56 AM
Originally posted by ibookin'@mwny
Warwalking involves going out! You walk on the street with a laptop, sometimes holding it above your head to get better reception! How is that not normal?!

Ok, I'll stop now.

The only thing that could seem more normal would be War Segwaying.
DreaminDirector
Apr 21, 2003, 02:04 AM
War Segwaying...

breeding the next generation of rich, lazy broadbanders.
MacBandit
Apr 21, 2003, 02:06 AM
Originally posted by DreaminDirector
War Segwaying...

breeding the next generation of rich, lazy broadbanders.


Fat too. Don't forget that part. I'm just waiting for the Segway with a chair on it and the luxury edition with a leather recliner.
Abstract
Apr 21, 2003, 03:49 AM
Or why not just hire a butler and have him Segway around for you?
mmmdreg
Apr 21, 2003, 10:11 AM
Originally posted by Abstract
Or why not just hire a butler and have him Segway around for you?

incidentally, does anyone here HAVE a Segway?
janey
Apr 21, 2003, 07:16 PM
Originally posted by ibookin'@mwny
Warwalking involves going out! You walk on the street with a laptop, sometimes holding it above your head to get better reception! How is that not normal?!

Ok, I'll stop now.
it's not normal because most people are PC users and they're just getting used to the idea of having wifi in their laptops :D
i don't have a segway, i'm waiting until they get faster then i'm getting one...
anyway warwalking is good for you...and it's fun...