Mobile Gadgets for Linux Gearheads on the Go

“Connecting to the Internet when you’re away from home or office
basically comes down to either a Wi-Fi hotspot or some type of
wireless broadband access. It’s not that hard to find a free Wi-Fi
hotspot these days what with Starbucks and McDonald’s locations
within reach of most. If you happen to be an AT&T customer your
options are even greater. The downside to using Wi-Fi is you do
have to find one of those hotspots and get connected, which can be
an adventure in itself. You’re also competing with the rest of the
patrons for bandwidth.

“If you’re one of those mobile computer users constantly on the
go with a need to stay connected to get your job done, you’ve
probably at least considered if not purchased some type of wireless
broadband device. Older versions of these devices came in the form
of a PCMCIA, Cardbus or ExpressCard device. Newer versions
typically come in a USB form factor. If you’re really fortunate you
might have a laptop with the capability built right in. While most
of the latest Linux distributions provide support for a good number
of these devices, it’s not a slam dunk to get one working with your
hardware.”

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