Friday, 7. May 2004
Nerd Bike

magicbike is a mobile WiFi (wireless Internet) hotspot that gives free Internet connectivity wherever its ridden or parked. By turning a common bicycle into a wireless hotspot, Magicbike explores new delivery and use strategies for wireless networks and modern-day urbanites. Wireless bicycles disappear into the urban fabric and bring Internet to yet unserved spaces and communities. Mixing public art with techno-activism, Magicbikes are perfect for setting up adhoc Internet connectivity for art and culture events, emergency access, public demonstrations, and communities on the struggling end of the digital-divide.

http://www.magicbike.net/about.html

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Read about that the other day and was a bit confused...

How does he provide the Internet access? It must be mobile telephony uneless he's got a satellite uplink (a bit pricey). Which means this 'generous' fella is providing wireless internat access at a maximum speed of 43k. Cheers.

Although it would be fun to make it look like an open AP. Then lure in some war drivers, then ride around the city at high speed while they frantically try and chase you...

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