I have been reading this article about Austin, Texas and how there are some groups there who are doing their best to profide Wi-Fi access to the masses free around the city(Even in the parks!). This is really great because some people never really have the chance to get online or the resources to. It also goes to show how technology is really beginning to be embraced by everyone and not just techno gurus and the like, it is great! Here is the link to the story, it is an interesting read:

http://www.austinchronicle.com/issue...s_feature.html