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Conventions Used in This Book


Conventions Used in This Book

Although it is my hope that you can figure out everything in this book on your own without requiring an instruction manual, it makes sense to mention a couple of points about how information is presented in this book.

Web Addresses

There are tons of Web addresses in this book, mostly because these are places you can go for further information on a variety of related topics. Web addresses are denoted using a special font. For example,

http://www.wi-fiplanet.com

You'll find a complete electronic version of the book in PDF format on the CD-ROM included with this book. Each of the web addresses is clickable within the PDF file, allowing you to instantly access each website, provided your computer is connected to the Internet.

Special Elements

This book also includes a few special elements that provide additional information not in the basic text. These elements are designed to supplement the text to make your learning faster, easier, and more efficient.

Note

A note is designed to provide information that is generally useful but not specifically necessary for what you're doing at the moment. Some are like extended tipsinteresting, but not essential.


TIP

A tip is a piece of advicea little trick, actuallythat lets you use your computer more effectively or maneuver around problems or limitations.



Let Me Know What You Think

I always love to hear from readers, particularly if they have nice things to say about my book! Seriously folks, I'd love to hear from you with comments, criticism, praise, and (most important) items that should be in the next edition of this book. Please write to me at AnywhereComputing@bearhome.com.

Although I can't promise to answer every email, I will do my best to do so.

Thanks for reading my book!


Part I: Mobile Computing Quick Start

 

1 Understanding Intel Centrino Mobile Technology

 

2 Buying a Mobile Computer

 

3 Configuring Your Mobile Computer


Chapter 1. Understanding Intel Centrino Mobile Technology

IN THIS CHAPTER

  • Intel Centrino mobile technology and Wi-Fi

  • The components of Intel Centrino mobile technology

  • Changing the way people use computers

  • Clearing bottlenecks and roadblocks

  • The Intel wireless computing vision

  • The future is faster; wireless is everywhere

What is "anywhere computing"? Anywhere computing means the ability to use your computer to connect safely and securely - anywhere, without wires! It also means that this is easy: Connecting to the Internet or your own private network anywhere should be no harder than simply turning on your computer.

This book shows you how you can practice anywhere computing.

Before you know it, you'll be using wireless networkingalso called Wi-Fi (short for wireless fidelity)to check your email and surf the Internet poolside at hotels, in airport waiting areas, and at coffee shops and restaurants . You'll also learn how to safely access the resources available on your own networks from these remote locations using Wi-Fi. And, you'll find out how to use wireless technology to set up home or small office networks so that you never again have to string wires (or drill holes in the wall)! In short, anywhere computing will empower mobility in your life.

Intel Centrino mobile technology is a great enabler of anywhere computing. This chapter explains the advantages of the technology and Intel's vision of the mobile future.