[MLB-WIRELESS] MS talks to self about not talking about home 802.11b range

[Barry Park]

The Register takes a bit of a lighthearted look at Microsoft's upcoming
wireless home networking initiatives.
- Barry

MS talks to self about not talking about home 802.11b range
By John Lettice
Posted: 11/07/2002 at 15:17 GMT
Microsoft, as we've all been aware for some time, plans to enter the home
wireless arena at the tail end of this year, and the company today announced
that it, er, plans to enter the home wireless arena at the tail end of this
year. And...? Er no, that's it folks, they're refusing to give details.
But they're not refusing to publish content-light softball interviews with
themselves on Microsoft Presspass, so at some personal psychological risk
The Register has gone in there on your behalf to decrypt the spin. Microsoft
hardware division general manager Randy Ringer does not have a great deal to
say, but there is just a little information in there.
Today, for the record, Microsoft "announced plans to launch a line of
products that will allow users to access high-speed connections and other
conveniences on any PC almost anywhere in their home - or even their
favorite coffee shop." So we are talking a broadband wireless gateway
system, and 802.11b PC Cards, so far so obvious.
More at http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/26152.html



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