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For a general introduction to cellular technology, take a look at the article, "What Is Cellular?" at www.internet-connections.net/web2/cellrone/
whatiscelular.html
. For an excellent technical introduction to the topic of mobile computing, read "Mobile Computing and Disconnected Operation: A Survey of Recent Advances" at www.cis.ohio-state.edu/
~jain/cis788-95/mobile_comp/index.html
. For more general articles, ranging from reviews of new products to advice about choosing a cellular telephone, avoiding injury while traveling, or protecting your equipment from theft, read Mobile Computing Online magazine at www.mobilecomputing.com. Using the cellular phone network for Internet access can be a bit tricky. 3Com provides a helpful overview at www.3com.com/
news/releases/cdma_faq.html
(www.3com.com/
carrier/nsd/technology/30201.html is no longer available). Suppliers of mobile computing products and services include Bell Atlantic Mobile (www.bam.com), Cellular One (www.cellularone.com), Aironet Wireless Communications (www.aironet.com), and Fujitsu Personal Systems (www.fpsi.com).


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mobilis Mobilis magazine can help you keep pace with mobile computing technology. The Web site features synopses of the latest news stories, product reviews, and opinion pieces. You can also find links to the online mobile community.

MTS Mobility--Digital PCS   To learn about the newest development in mobile computing, check out this Web page about personal cellular services (PCS). PCS technology is completely digital, operates at 1900 MHz, and includes CDMA (code division multiple access), GMS (global system for mobile communications), and TDMA (time division multiple access) systems. To learn more about each of these PCS systems, go to the PC Webopaedia (www.pcwebopaedia.com) and search for each term.


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