wi-fi

[tali122]

has anyone logged online using a wi-fi hotspot -is it simply a case taking a wi-fi enabled laptop into any city centre?

[Ethel]

I have inadvertently logged on to my neighbours wifi!

This is a useful site for finding hotspots:

http://www.btopenzone.com/

You normally have to buy credits to use them.

[Buenchico]

It depends what you mean by 'enabled'. Obviously, the laptop has to have the relevant hardware and software installed but it can't really be said to be fully enabled unless a fee has been paid for the service. (There are a few free wi-fi hotspots around, particularly in places like libraries, but you usually have to pay a subscription first). This can cover a month at a time or just be for a quarter of an hour's use. See here for prices:
http://www.zdnet.co.uk/specials/wifimap/operat ors-pricing.htm

As long as there's a subscription in place (or there's a free hotspot) then basically, as you suggest, it's just a case of 'turn-on & log-on'.

Chris

[gary baldy]

I have been known to drive around strange city centres at night with my laptop on looking for free wi-fi.
You'll be surprised how much free wi fi is floating around out there. Lots of people are getting wise to this though and put a password on but you can still find the odd free hotspot.

[pingu748]

google "netstumbler" ...