Re: Charity status

On Mon, 28 Oct 2002, Josh Howlett wrote:
> >> So, anyone got any ideas/thoughts?
> >
> > Not quite sure what you're after, but I see Consume's aim as providing a
> > local data network for the community.  What the network is used for and
> > what form it takes is immaterial.  This means that Consume is equally
> > interested in getting fibre lit up across the city, and getting blanket
> > 802.11b coverage.  Ideally, I think we'd have both!  There's so many uses
> > for a data network, I never know where to start!
> 
> I think he's after a sentence or two or three that summarises Consume's 
> goals.  (ie. "build a communications system run by, and for, the local 
> community").  Obviously, it needs to be something a layman can grok easily.

OK, I'll start the ball rolling.  What's everyone's thoughts on this?  ""

> Btw, I have my Linksys WAP11 at last, as well as a Sharp Zaurus (+ 802.11b) 
> and also a D-Link 900AP.  Toys :-).

Excellent!  Probably time for some testing.  Actually, I need to get an 
antenna on the roof of my mum's place.  She's more than happy to have a 
node in her loft, as long as she has a CAT5 cable sat on her desk.  She 
should be within range of the node at Easton Community Centre too.  Any 
takers for jumping on the roof and having a good play?

Andy


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