Wireless Internet

With the wireless Internet, sometimes referred to as "WiFi", it is possible to access the internet without cables or wires. This breakthrough in computer technology has presented a new look at what is possible in terms of Internet access. New fields are emerging and technology innovators are constantly coming up with new ways to utilize the wireless Internet.


Chumby Guts!--New Product from The Maker Shed Store: Chumby's Popular ...

Sebastopol, CA—Chumby, the compact consumer Internet device that enables people to receive a constant personalized broadcast of their favorite parts of the Web is now available in kit form exclusively in The Maker Shed Store. Produced by Chumby...

[Publish Date: November 17, 2009]

Take Control of Your iPhone, 2nd Edition

Take Control of Your iPhone, 2nd Edition

By Ted Landau

Taking the Murphy's Law approach that if something can go wrong, it probably will, Ted explains how your iPhone figures out where in the world it is, how it connects to Internet and cellular data networks, and how it communicates with your Mac. You'l...

[Publish Date: February 2009]

Other Editions: 1st Edition

Speaker: Patrick Galbraith: MySQL Conference & Expo 2009 - O'Reilly ...

Patrick Galbraith is a Principal Software Engineer at Lycos, adding new PHP and MySQL offerings for Tripod Users, switching remaining apps using Oracle to MySQL as well as other interesting projects. In his "spare time", he maintains DBD::mysql, DBD::drizzle, FederatedX storage engine and the Memcached Functions for MySQL. He has just authored "Developing Web Applications using Perl, Memcached, MySQL, and Apache". Patrick lives up in the sticks of New Hampshire with his wife Ruth, and for a hobby is part owner of a local wireless Internet provider, Radius North.

[Publish Date: April 20, 2009]

Speaker: Patrick Galbraith: OSCON 2009 - O'Reilly Conferences, July 20 - ...

Patrick Galbraith is a Principal Software Engineer at Lycos, adding new PHP and MySQL offerings for Tripod Users, switching remaining apps using Oracle to MySQL as well as other interesting projects. In his "spare time", he maintains DBD::mysql, DBD::drizzle, FederatedX storage engine and the Memcached Functions for MySQL. He has just authored "Developing Web Applications using Perl, Memcached, MySQL, and Apache". Patrick lives up in the sticks of New Hampshire with his wife Ruth, and for a hobby is part owner of a local wireless Internet provider, Radius North.

[Publish Date: July 20, 2009]

Latest Installment in the Net Neutrality Debate - O'Reilly Broadcast

By Sarah Sorensen

Yesterday, the FCC proposed rules that would create more government control over the Internet and force Internet providers (including wireless) to treat all Web traffic equally. There could be unintended consequences.

[Publish Date: September 22, 2009]

Eric Freeman

Eric Freeman is a computer scientist with a passion for media and software architectures and coauthor of Head First Design Patterns. He just wrapped up four years at a dream job-- directing internet broadband and wireless efforts at Disney--and is now...

[Publish Date: October 07, 2009]

Five Things to Consider When Buying a Netbook - O'Reilly Broadcast

By Sara Peyton

People buy new gadgets for every imaginable reason. In J.D. Biersdorfer's case, an apartment renovation prompted her to purchase one. "I wanted to have an extremely portable PC with me when I was living out of a duffel bag and sleeping on people's couches while my own place was unlivable," explains the author of O'Reilly's Netbooks: The Missing Manual. "It turned out to be a great solution because many of my friends have wireless networks (or neighbors that have unsecured wireless networks), so I could stay linked to the Internet even while couch surfing all over the city." Based on her personal experiences and research for the book, J.D. offers five important things to consider when buying a netbook.

[Publish Date: September 02, 2009]

Speaker: Paul Otellini: Web 2.0 Summit 2009 - Co-produced by TechWeb & ...

Paul S. Otellini is president and CEO of Intel Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of microprocessors for personal and business computing. Intel technology is creating new ways for the world to work, learn and play by extending the reach of the Internet and solving business problems. Since joining Intel in 1974, Otellini has managed several Intel businesses, including the company’s PC and server microprocessor division and the global sales and marketing organization. In 2002, Otellini was elected to Intel’s board of directors and promoted to president and chief operating officer. He was named CEO in May 2005, a role in which he’s focused on driving the company’s growth and mission to deliver innovative, energy-efficient products. Under Otellini’s guidance, Intel also aims to usher in a new era when portable wireless computing is available anytime, anywhere. The company also is focused on bringing the next billion people online with affordable computers tailored to their...

[Publish Date: October 20, 2009]

Speaker: Atsushi Shionozaki: Where 2.0 Conference 2009 - O'Reilly ...

Atsushi Shionozaki received his PhD in Computer Science from Keio University in 1995. He joined Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. (Sony CSL) in Tokyo focusing on Internet protocol research. In 2000, he joined Stanford Networking Research Center as a reseacher in residence representing Sony. After returning to Sony CSL in Tokyo in 2004, he started working on the wireless LAN locationware platform PlaceEngine with other lab members. Since then, he has left Sony CSL to start Koozyt, Inc. to market PlaceEngine business world and spawn off other location based technologies. He is a founding member and CTO of Koozyt, Inc.

[Publish Date: May 19, 2009]

How Open Source Software & Wireless Networks are Transforming Two Cultures: ...

By Thomas McGonagle

In one year we have seen the release of the XO laptop, Asus's EEE PC, and Nokia's third generation Internet tablet. Open source software and wireless technology provide a tremendous opportunity for low cost Internet access infrastructure and end user access in Urban North America and Rural Africa. Research on this topic will be presented.

[Publish Date: July 21, 2008]

Speaker: George Filley: Where 2.0 Conference 2008 — O'Reilly Conferences, ...

George Filley is the Vice President and General Manager for Internet and Wireless - Americas for NAVTEQ with responsibility for managing and growing the internet and wireless business in both North and South America. Prior to his current role George had responsibility for the North America Consumer Business Unit developing new market opportunities and managing relationships with corporations the like of Microsoft, AOL, Garmin, Yahoo!, Google, Sony, Rand McNally, AAA and more, and most recently had been Vice President of Product Management where his role included defining the future products and services necessary to continue NAVTEQ’s leadership position in the global mapping market.

[Publish Date: May 12, 2008]

Speaker: Maureen Backe: Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco 2008 - Co-produced by ...

Over 20 years of experience in telecom, Internet, and wireless in proudct management, sales and marketing areas. At Tele Atlas responsible for developer programs working with wireless and Internet partners as well as LBS developers. Manage Tele Atlas LBS Innovator Series programs and contests.

[Publish Date: April 22, 2008]