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[Gib]

I like it.

On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 2:41 AM Drew <drew4096 at gmail.com> wrote:

> From the last WestlandLib newsletter:
>
> [QUOTE]
> Outdoor WiFi Now Available!
> The library now offers WiFi access outside of the library building
> between the hours of 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Feel free to sit at one of
> the library's outdoor tables or in your vehicle to access the internet
> on your device.
> [/QUOTE]
>
> WestlandLib has officially said people may use their wifi from the parking
> lot.
>
> I have checked out signal strength and useability. I get at least a
> half strength signal all the way to the back of the way-back parking
> lot near (what looks like) the nature trail, which must be at least
> 100 yards from the building, and a 3/4 strength signal at the nearest
> non-handicapped parking spots. They must be running a mesh network
> with the routers mounted at the tops of the parking lot light poles.
>
> Some sites are Blocked, but ProtonVPN has fixed that problem. So VPNs
> are useful for something after all.
>
> I propose having one of the next few meeting, for whoever is willing,
> in the WestlandLib parking lot, cars parked within sight of each other
> with ample space between. This can add some security to exchange of
> public PGP keys and other sensitive Comm if desired (Bluetooth has ~30
> foot range IIRC); and it may be useful to have an extra channel and
> some extra bandwidth to the Net.
>
> It can (and probab;y should) still be through jitsi, so that people
> don't *have* to travel to Lib in order to attend, but the option can
> be available if desired.
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