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Resources for open source wireless efforts

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Good news today for open source fans eager to push the system into the wireless sector. A new organization, called the Linux Phone Standards (LiPS) Forum, is working to advance "the adoption of Linux in fixed, mobile and converged devices" by employing standardization. To bone up on open source and wireless networking, check out this Web site, which not only offers an in-depth "how to" guide on building a Linux wireless LAN, but also boasts tons of links on various related topics such as wireless LAN hardware reviews and security software.