me@privacy.net wrote:
> "Peter Pan" <PeterPanNOSPAM@MarcAlanNOSPAM.info> wrote:
>
>> Commercial nets aren't always free (usually a subscription)....
>> However that link/map shows both free and paid/commercial stuff...
>> Since nobody can acurrately predict exactly what will be received at
>> a specific locaton, why not try and see if you can get a free one
>> (if available)
>
> Well I Am picking up some kind of wifi connection....
> but how can I tell if it's a commercial free one?

Try using it? I have wifi in the laptop, and a PDA with wifi, so it's pretty
easy to try... Unfortunately I am finding a bunch of supposed "free"
systems, that have splash screens and beg for money once you connect (they
must be free to connect so they can charge), another oddity, I've run across
some that show locked/closed (i use netstumbler/ministumbler get em free at
http://www.netstumbler.com/ ) but you can use em free once you get
authorized/added to the okay list....

If you already have a puter and wifi card/connection (as evidenced by what
you wrote above), worth a shot at trying netstumbler (hey it's free, so what
the heck, mayb it will work with your wifi stuff) and see what it says.....
(mine shows a picture of a lock, and either it is open or closed, as for
logon, usually you have to connect and see what it says)