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Linux Unwired

By Roger Weeks, Edd Dumbill, Brian Jepson
First Edition April 2004
Pages: 312
ISBN 10: 0-596-00583-0 | ISBN 13: 9780596005832

Book description

Linux Unwired is a one-stop wireless information source for on-the-go Linux users. Whether you're considering Wi-Fi as a supplement or alternative to cable and DSL, using Bluetooth to network devices in your home or office,or want to use cellular data plans for access to data nearly everywhere, this book will show you the full-spectrum view of wireless capabilities of Linux, and how to take advantage of them.
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In Linux Unwired, you'll learn the basics of wireless computing, from the reasons why you'd want to go wireless in the first place, to setting up your wireless network or accessing wireless data services on the road. The book provides a complete introduction to all the wireless technologies supported by Linux. You'll learn how to install and configure a variety of wireless technologies to fit different scenarios, including an office or home network and for use on the road. You'll also learn how to get Wi-Fi running on a laptop, how to use Linux to create your own access point, and how to deal with cellular networks, Bluetooth, and Infrared. Other topics covered in the book include:

Connecting to wireless hotspots
Cellular data plans you can use with Linux
Wireless security, including WPA and 802.1x
Finding and mapping Wi-Fi networks with kismet and gpsd
Connecting Linux to your Palm or Pocket PC
Sending text messages and faxes from Linux through your cellular phone

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"The discussions are detailed and the text is well illustrated with code and script examples. As far as I am aware this is the most detailed account of wireless-for-Linux in print. Apart from the tutorial style 'how-to' information it provides understanding of wireless technical issues, and contains information about sources for both hardware and software."
-- Major Keary, Linux Users of Victoria Inc.

"...overall the book proved to have a high informational and educational value[;] not only [do] you follow the steps on setting up wireless technologies on Linux, but you also learn the internals of the technology and why certain things are done that way, but not another."
--Alex Moskalyuk, Slashdot.org, June 2004
http://books.slashdot.org/books/04/06/16/166242.shtml?tid=106&tid=137&tid=185&tid=193&tid=215

"...the authors spent a lot of time testing various hardware. Many wireless cards and Linux distributions were tested in the early chapters. Where several options for software existed, they were all looked at (such as the source vs binary drivers mentioned above). This all adds to the book's value not only as a how-to manual for wireless, but also as a guide for navigating through product and software selection. Linux Unwired is perfect for anyone who wants to use wireless on Linux, be it connecting to an 802.11b network, or trying to use a cell phone to send a fax. Those looking to purchase equipment will want to go through the book first to make use of the product advice and compatibility testing."
--Sean Walberg, Manitoba Unix User Group, May 2004

"With wireless finally coming into its own over the last couple of years, 'Linux Unwired' is a very timely and useful book...If you are anticipating moving your Linux system to a wireless interface you can't go wrong with 'Linux Unwired.' The authors do an excellent job of providing all the information you need to get it done right. 'Linux Unwired' is highly recommended for anyone interested in Linux wireless networks."
--Harold McFarland, Midwest Book Review, July 2004
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/rbw/jul_04.htm#harold

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