Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings and towers. See wireless data and mobile platform.
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- Discussion threads 2008-07-03
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- Software downloads 2008-07-03
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