Re: Sugar + OLPC mesh network selection logic

[Gary C Martin <gary garycmartin com>]

On 23 Jun 2009, at 02:11, Chris Ball wrote:

> Hi Gary,
>
> > > > But, auto attach to any old public AP with no prior user selection?
> > > > That's just asking for trouble...
> > >
> > > What trouble is that asking for?
> >
> > A very fair question:
>
> I think that Sugar should prioritize what its user might want over
> what the potential wishes of a potential authority figure might be.

> I don't think I've ever been in a situation where connecting to an
> open access point would have displeased me, when it was the only
> connectivity available.

Hmmm, how about when a class of kids first boot up and _automatically_  
connect to some random, unfiltered, strangers open/public wifi next to  
the school, rather than following the teachers instructions to attach  
to an encrypted school AP running through a firewall? Maybe I am  
playing devils advocate a little here – but if another example of this  
implementation helps, here's Apples network setting for this case:

Regards,
--Gary