[internetworkers] google by location & wi-fi

Jason Laughlin jason at jasonlaughlin.com
Thu Feb 19 19:03:15 EST 2004


Scott Lundgren wrote:
> Today there was a small note at the end of daily wireless newsletter I
> recieve that google will now find WiFi hotspots on location searches. Just
> enter "wi-fi" as a search term and the closest area code.
> 
> For instance last week David was asking for a place by Grabtree Mall (;P) w/
> Wi-Fi to meet a client. I ran:
> http://labs.google.com/location?q=wi-fi&near=4325+Glenwood+Avenue+27612&Sear
> ch=Google+Search

In related news, Schlotzsky's Deli is now offering free wi-fi in their 
restaurants (there's one at 54 & 55), but I haven't been inside to 
verify it personally.

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20040218005460&newsLang=en

Jason



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