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* Internet Access [1]
* Can I access the Internet through Melbourne Wireless? [2]
* Uhh, OK, can I share the Internet (and not get into trouble) ? [3]
* I didn\'t read the last three questions and I don\'t pay
attention, but I want the Internet on wireless. When do we get the
Internet on wireless? [4]
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INTERNET ACCESS
All questions relating to the Internet [5] and Melbourne Wireless
belong here. If your question is not here, try looking through all of
the questions which are listed on TheEvolvingFAQ [6].
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CAN I ACCESS THE INTERNET THROUGH MELBOURNE WIRELESS?
YES, IF YOU ARRANGE IT.
You will need to make a private arrangement with a member who is
willing to share their connection, and you should also have an
agreement with any other nodes that are between you and them as a
matter of courtesy.
At one time the Melbourne Wireless network did have a connection to a
large peering point - the Victorian Internet Exchange [7] and people
were able to access that content (eg, PlanetMirror [8]). But not
anymore.
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UHH, OK, CAN I SHARE THE INTERNET (AND NOT GET INTO TROUBLE) ?
YES IF YOU ARE CAREFUL, SECURE AND COMPLY WITH THE LAW AND YOUR
ISP\'S USER AGREEMENT.
It is suggested that you use a Virtual Private Network to encrypt
your shared Internet connection across the open Melbourne Wireless
network. Remember that you are legally responsible for anything that
anyone using your Internet connection does on the Internet, unless you
can prove that the person using your connection wasn't you. Melbourne
Wireless is NOT an ISP, and can not be considered to be an ISP if your
Internet connection is transmitted across it. Please do not make
things legally difficult for Melbourne Wireless!
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I DIDN\'T READ THE LAST THREE QUESTIONS AND I DON\'T PAY ATTENTION,
BUT I WANT THE INTERNET ON WIRELESS. WHEN DO WE GET THE INTERNET ON
WIRELESS?
NEVER.
Not at the moment, and most likely never. Melbourne Wireless has
higher aspirations than being a mere ISP.
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CAN\'T FIND THE ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS? Try looking through all of
the questions listed on TheEvolvingFAQ [9]. If you still can't find
answers, ask your questions here [10].
Links:
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[1] http://melbournewireless.org.au/#internet_access
[2]
http://melbournewireless.org.au/#can_i_access_the_internet_through_melbourne_wireless_
[3]
http://melbournewireless.org.au/#uhhokcan_i_share_the_internetand_not_get_into_trouble_
[4]
http://melbournewireless.org.au/#i_didn_t_read_the_last_three_questions_and_i_don_t_pay_attentionbut_i_want_the_internet_on_wirelesswhen_do_we_get_the_internet_on_wireless_
[5] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Internet
[6] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?TheEvolvingFAQ
[7] http://www.vix.asn.au/
[8] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?PlanetMirror
[9] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?TheEvolvingFAQ
[10] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?FAQYourAdditions
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