Book on wireless networks in developing countries
There’s a new book out that looks sympathetic even to a non-techie like me: Wireless Networking in the Developing World
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 whole thing is available under a Creative Commons – Share Alike License. So go ahead, test it and improve it.
It somewhat reminds me of Cory Doctorow’s Someone Comes To Town, Someone leaves Town”, which partly talks about setting up a free wireless network in Toronto.