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Linux Journal: Getting On-line Anywhere with Bluetooth and GPRS

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Aug 10, 2004

“Bluetooth and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) are used
widely today to make devices on the move Internet accessible.
Bluetooth is a low-range wireless technology that can be made a
part of almost any device due to its low cost and power
consumption, GPRS offers always-on connectivity to the
Internet.

“Bluetooth and GPRS can provide standalone network connectivity
to your PDA or laptop. Bluetooth roaming enables continuous
connectivity when you move your device from one floor of your
building to another, and GPRS roaming preserves your Internet
connection when you are on the road and move from one service
provider’s area to another…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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