Posted by Howard H. on August 28, 2007 at 19:18:03 from (69.55.25.87):
In Reply to: OT Computer Question posted by KCTractors on August 28, 2007 at 18:44:46:
Yep - there are getting to be fewer places in towns where you won't pick up a wireless signal of some sort.
#1 - not legal in most places. But it's enforced less strictly than jaywalking. Most of the time, no one even knows except the person doing it. Ethical?? Let your conscience be your guide...
#2 - Not a PCMCIA card per se, like in a laptop, but yes, you can get either PCI card or USB plug-in adapters that would give you wireless access. USB deveice (depending on type) could give you a longer antennae which is handy for moving around for better signal.
#3 - Yep. XP would handle your wireless card separately from your existing modem. You'd still have to initiate the dial-up and switch between the two for connection.
Keep in mind - if you are using someone else's wireless signal, you don't know what THEY are doing with it. Technically, they could be capturing every packet you transmit/receive and looking at everything you do...
Plus, a lot of people are getting smarter about locking down their wireless, so it might "shut off" at any time...
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