April 19, 2002

'CyberShuttle' Offers Wireless Internet Access to UC-San Diego Commuters

California researchers have unveiled high-speed, wireless Internet service on a bus that shuttles students between the University of California's San Diego campus and a nearby commuter train station. The bus, which university officials have dubbed the CyberShuttle, offers what researchers call a glimpse into the future of ubiquitous computing.

Students and university staff members who make the 30-minute round trip can use the time to check their e-mail, look up Web pages, or download

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