Build it and they will come, if it's free

Iria · Jun 26, 2006, 04:51 PM

Source: IHT
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TAIPEI, Taiwan--Peter Shyu, an engineer, spends most of his day out of the office, and when he needs an Internet connection he often pops into one of the many coffee shops in this city that offer free wireless access.

He could use WiFly, the extensive wireless network commissioned by the city government that is the cornerstone of Taipei's ambitious plan to turn itself into an international technology hub. But that would cost him $12.50 a month.

"I'm here because it's free, and if it's free elsewhere, I'll go there too," said Shyu, hunched over his IBM laptop in an outlet of the Doutor coffee chain. "It's very easy to find free wireless connections."

Jun 26, 2006, 04:51 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Build it and they will come, if it's free Source: IHT ___________ TAIPEI, Taiwan--Peter Shyu, an engineer, spends most of his day out of the office, and when he needs an Internet connection he often pops into one of the many coffee shops in this city that offer free wireless access. He could use WiFly, the extensive wireless network commissioned by the city government that is the cornerstone of Taipei's ambitious plan to turn itself into an international technology hub. But that would cost him $12.50 a month. "I'm here because it's free, and if it's free elsewhere, I'll go there too," said Shyu, hunched over his IBM laptop in an outlet of the Doutor coffee chain. "It's very easy to find free wireless connections."