Everest base camp wireless: The grandson of the last living Sherpa who accompanied Hilary on his jaunt up Everest is bringing wireless relayed satellite network access to Everest’s base camp, among other projects. This fine article, written by my friend and colleague Nancy Gohring, conveys the critical importance of communication. I love the sense of community also by Gordon Cook, Dave Hughes, et al., where their long association and their deep generosity provides this kind of outcome. (Just a sub-reference here: Tenzing Communications in Seattle, an airplane Intenet access system provider, named themselves after Tenzing Norge, another Hilary Sherpa, and the one who possibly stepped on the summit before Hilary.
[80211b News]