warchalking

warchalking
the act of adding a simple symbol (presumably in chalk) to the sidewalk or wall near where a wireless 802.11 signal is available.
The symbol denotes what sort of Internet access is available and whether or not WEP or other security is used to protect the wireless network.
The warchalking idea is based on the hobo sign languages of the early 20th century in the USA.
[This word was sent out recently by Paul McFedries.}

Calvin has been busy warchalking the wireless nodes, the hotspots, all over the city.


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  • warchalking — the act of adding a simple symbol (presumably in chalk) to the sidewalk or wall near where a wireless 802.11 signal is available. The symbol denotes what sort of Internet access is available and whether or not WEP or other security is used to… …   Dictionary of american slang

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  • Warchalking — Bezeichnung für die Kennzeichnung von Örtlichkeiten, bei denen die sogenannten War Driver ungesicherte Netzwerke (Wireless LANs) festgestellt haben. Mit Kreide werden Symbole an Hauswände oder auf Gehsteige gemalt, um nachfolgende Hacker über die …   Online-Wörterbuch Deutsch-Lexikon

  • warchalking — /ˈwɔtʃɔkɪŋ/ (say wawchawking) noun the practice of marking chalk symbols on walls of buildings or footpaths to indicate that a wireless network in the vicinity can be accessed by outsiders to the system …  

  • warchalking — …   Useful english dictionary

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