Ian Malcolm wrote:
Wayne.B wrote:
In the US there is widespread availability of WiFi internet. What
about Europe?

There are plenty of WiFi hotspots. Most of them cost something, many
don't. Depends on the country. Their main problems is that the range is
short (100m) and they are more centered around railway stations,
downtown location etc. You'll be on the rivers and canals, too far away.

Freeriding is possible too, but depends on the country. Germany and
Switzerland is quite liberal, Frabce is almost impossible as the
providers ship the DSL routers with encryption enabled by default.

Interesting projects are fon.com, a worldwide wifi provider with plenty
of hotspots. If you join fon by providing a hotspot it's even free.

If you go that route your best friend will be some good wifi antennas.
You'll need a good omni and a good directional.

Markus