[SATLUG] linux wireless ideas

[Thomas King]

> I'm trying to put together a "Linux Wireless Fundamentals" section  (3
> hour session) for my Unix I class at SAC. There are so many web
> resources that go in every direction but so far I have not found a step
> by step basic guide for Linux (almost) newbies. I have several texts
> such as /802.11 Wireless Networks/, /Wireless Hacks/ and /WI-FOO the
> secrets of Wireless Hacking /but they either go into too-much detail
> (for a beginning class) or concentrate on hacking which is not my goal
> either. If you know of or have a better text (keep it simple please) or
> know of a web site that is simple and easy to follow  please pass it
> on.  If you don't want to  share  on the  list (although better for
> everyone) send it to my gboswell at accd.edu address. Most of these
> students already use or have used Windows wireless tools in XP so I'm
> trying to show equal (we know it's better) access , ease of connecting
> (not going to happen), and then show the additional tools available in
> Linux.  I've been forced into the wireless world and I must confess it
> is so much easier in Windows/MAC yet the lack of security in windows
> scares me every time I use wireless.   Linux  wireless as  we all  know
> is a  trip up a somewhat steep learning curve but with all the
> experience in this group we should be able to make it a somewhat simple
> process. Thanks
> Boz

Are you still using a Fedora Core distro in your classes?

Let me get some info together for you and will compile it once you answer the
above question.

Tom King