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January 28, 2006
wireless networking in the developing world
"Wireless Networking in the Developing World: a practical guide to planning and building low-cost telecommunications infrastructure."
This is a link to a free book, just released - group written/multiple authors.
Details (from the sitie):
The project
The massive popularity of wireless networking has caused equipment costs to continually plummet, while equipment capabilities continue to increase. By applying this technology in areas that are badly in need of critical communications infrastructure, more people can be brought online than ever before, in less time, for very little cost. We hope to not only convince you that this is possible, but also show how we have made such networks work, and to give you the information and tools you need to start a network project in your local community.
The book
This book was created by a team of individuals who each, in their own field, are actively participating in the ever-expanding Internet by pushing its reach farther than ever before. Over a period of a few months, we have produced a complete book that documents our efforts to build wireless networks in the developing world.
You can download the book in PDF form as a single file (2.0 MB), or in chapters.
The printed book
The book is completed, and printed copies will shortly be available from from Lulu.com, a print-on-demand service. The PDF will be updated periodically, and ordering from the print-on-demand service ensures that you will always receive the latest revision. The printed version is nearly ready; check back in a few days.
More information
You can join our mailing list for discussion about the book. We also host a wiki for ideas, corrections, and contributions to the book.
Posted by lrw at January 28, 2006 12:04 PM