New Sputnik Community Gateway 1.1 released!
802.11b Networking News reportedit first - and Slashdot followed up. Yes, that's right, the new Sputnik Community Gateway has been formally released.
The most important new features are:
- PCI card support
- PLX card support
- Linux kernel 2.4.18 (latest and greatest)
- Enhanced autoconfig of 802.11b card drivers
- Support for the latest PCMCIA cards based on both the Intersil PRISM 2 and PRISM 2.5 chipsets
- Smaller ISO image (was 49 MB, now 30 MB)
This release also coincides with a major website update that reflects our changed focus on building enterprise products. We are not going to charge for the Sputnik Network, ever. We hope that community networks will use the Network as an easy way to roam, and developers will use it to test out their Sputnik apps.
We're still working on the Enterprise gateway, which has a whole bunch of other cool features, including the robust backend management console, rogue AP detection, and more. Expect that release this summer.
802.11b for your TiVo
This is very high on the coolness factor - An 802.11b wireless card forthe TiVo. I remember when Tridge and the folks put out some of the first ethernet cards for the Tivo and showing off the streaming video over a network at LinuxWorld, but this takes it to a whole new level. I want one for the house. Now if I only had time to actually install it if I had it... Thanks to Rasmus for the link.
Nokia, IBM release new "pretty" 802.11b AP for Public WLANs
Designed specifically to be asthetically pleasing, the new NokiaA036 Access Point has been released. More interesting is that Nokia claims the AP can be remotely software-upgraded to the 802.1x, 802.11i/TKIP, and 802.11f IEEE standards from the network management center as standards become finalized.
They also claim that due to its new design, it will reduce rollout costs by 25% because of its integrated antennas, quick mounting mechanisms, and power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support.
While we're on the topic of Scams...
Pixelon, described in an Industry Standardarticle had it all - a bizarre founder, cult-like atmosphere, and spent $16M (out of a recently funded $20M) on a launch party in Las Vegas featuring bands like The Dixie Chicks and The Who.
Magic Box: An amazing hoax story
The Jacksonville Times-Union has a very interestingseries starting today going over one of the most incredible scams of the dot com era. Worth a read.
PC Magazine does 2 mega-reviews of wireless devices
Dave LaDuke on CBS Marketwatch
Here's a direct URL for RealPlayer access to CBS MarketWatch's story on WiFi. Good job, Dave!
Steven Vaughn-Nichols reviews the Sputnik Gateway 1.0
Yeah, I had no idea, just happened to catch it onNewsForge today. The long and short - a positive review!
Work on Vertigo continues.
Best Buy closes wireless registers
Whoa - well, this is the first in what is assured to be a flurry ofwireless security articles