About Computer Networking: Is In-Car Wi-Fi a Good Thing?

Computer Networking In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Bradley Mitchell Last week it was trains, this week - automobiles. It seems like anywhere there are people in an enclosed space, someone wants to sell Wi-Fi connections to the Internet (and each other). Wireless networking in cars is just great - yet another way to overcharge customers for auto repairs.   In the Spotlight POLL: Is In-Car Wi-Fi a Good Thing? Judging by the early voting, our reader opinion is overwhelmingly one-sided. Your mileage (heh) may vary. I suppose it depends on how much time you spend inside a car, not driving of course, or doing something more fun (heh).              More Topics Using GeoIP for Geolocation As seen in Wolfram Alpha Introduction to Proxy Servers Be faster, and safer Windows Networking Network Design Bluetooth Wireless Home Network Diagrams Message Board for Wireless/Networking Set up Network Connections in Windows XP Although WinXP has been around for many years, it's still popular thanks to its stability and support for many applications. It also supports a wide range of popular computer networking options including broadband, VPN, and dialup.   What is Windows 7 BranchCache? One thing the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system has that XP doesn't, is BranchCache. Will you care? Read and decide for yourself.     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Wireless / Networking Ads High Speed Wireless Find Wireless Wireless Prices Wireless Telephone Windows XP Network Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Cell Phones Internet / Network Security Internet for Beginners Mobile Office Technology Focus on Windows   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter as networking.world@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=compnetworking&e=networking.world@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.