"A friendly little coffee shop, with no coffee, and no shop."

LordSludge · 08-06-2002, 01:52 PM

Yeah, well I'm in a coffee shop, mooching off an 802.11b network somebody a few shops over has been so kind as to leave open.

Beats working at home, esp cuz my A/C is broken -- it's 90degF in my house! My cats have by now melted into furry little puddles...

08-06-2002, 01:58 PM

802.11b is one of the greatest innovations in a long, long time. My home I love wireless networking.

elSicomoro · 08-06-2002, 02:04 PM

No A/C needed today. It's currently 82 degrees on Independence Mall...bright and sunny, with 27% humidity.

(Sorry Sludge.

)

What the fuck am I at work for? Oh yeah...I forgot...

08-06-2002, 02:18 PM

Actually, today is a <b>BEAUTIFUL</b> day here. Probably 80 out, a light breeze, low humidity. Lemme check Dulles' weather...

81 in Fairfax, 39 percent humdity, 13mph winds gusting to 21mph.

I didn't want to come to work this morning. It must have been 75 when I got in the car at 9AM. It was a perfect day for a hammock.

08-06-2002, 02:23 PM

Man, I wish I was in Aptos. 68 outside. Nice.

That Guy · 08-08-2002, 02:25 PM

<b><a href="http://www.austin360.com/statesman/editions/today/business_1.html">Free wireless at Schlotzsky's</a></b>

Many of you might (probably..?) don't know what Schlotzky's is, but it's been a grand place ever since they set up free internet access for all in most restaurants. ...and they have great sandwiches.

Tobiasly · 08-08-2002, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by blowmeetheclown
Many of you might (probably..?) don't know what Schlotzky's is, but it's been a grand place ever since they set up free internet access for all in most restaurants. ...and they have great sandwiches.

Man, that's a great idea. I'd definitely be more apt to go to a particular restaurant for lunch if I could sit and check email or whatever too. I hope this idea catches on.

Tobiasly · 08-08-2002, 02:43 PM

Man, you didn't tell the whole story! They're putting up 4-foot antennas so anyone within a 1-mile range has free access! How cool would it be to live within a mile of any Schlotzsky's and have permanent free access??

Says it'll cost 'em $4000 per store plus another $800 a month. Will this really bring in $800 of business each month, or will people simply sit in McDonald's next door and mooch the bandwidth? I thought the days of companies giving away stuff for free were over..

MaggieL · 08-08-2002, 04:02 PM

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Originally posted by Tobiasly

Says it'll cost 'em $4000 per store plus another $800 a month. Will this really bring in $800 of business each month, or will people simply sit in McDonald's next door and mooch the bandwidth? I thought the days of companies giving away stuff for free were over..

But how long will it *be* free? Too Cheap To Meter by Simpson Garfinkle

juju · 08-08-2002, 04:17 PM

This is only in 10 of their Austin, Texas stores.

I knew it was too good to be true. Nothing exciting ever happens in Arkansas.

Tobiasly · 08-08-2002, 04:24 PM

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Originally posted by juju
This is only in 10 of their Austin, Texas stores.

I knew it was too good to be true. Nothing exciting ever happens in Arkansas.

"Schlotzsky's expects to wire 10 of its Austin restaurants in the next week. Eventually the company hopes to roll out the service at its 650 stores nationally."

Of course, they may realize it's not worth it before they get to the rest of their 640 stores!

Nic Name · 08-08-2002, 06:58 PM

In every market they do this they will benefit by positive media attention and viral marketing that couldn't be bought for many times that cost.

elSicomoro · 08-08-2002, 08:44 PM

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Originally posted by Tobiasly
Says it'll cost 'em $4000 per store plus another $800 a month. Will this really bring in $800 of business each month, or will people simply sit in McDonald's next door and mooch the bandwidth? I thought the days of companies giving away stuff for free were over..

Well, they do make a mighty fine sandwich.

Tobiasly · 08-09-2002, 01:09 AM

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Originally posted by sycamore
Well, they do make a mighty fine sandwich.

Yeah, I'm a big fan of filet-o-fish, but I always scrape off most of the tartar sauce.

Or were you talking about Schlotzsky's?

elSicomoro · 08-09-2002, 07:16 AM

I meant Schlotzky's, although I do like the McChicken sandwich.

08-06-2002, 01:52 PM	#1
LordSludge Geek Join Date: May 2002 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 76	"A friendly little coffee shop, with no coffee, and no shop." Yeah, well I'm in a coffee shop, mooching off an 802.11b network somebody a few shops over has been so kind as to leave open. Beats working at home, esp cuz my A/C is broken -- it's 90degF in my house! My cats have by now melted into furry little puddles... __________________ "Fasten your seatbelt. I saw something in a cartoon once that I want to try."

08-06-2002, 01:58 PM	#2
dave Guest Posts: n/a	802.11b is one of the greatest innovations in a long, long time. My home I love wireless networking.

08-06-2002, 02:04 PM	#3
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	No A/C needed today. It's currently 82 degrees on Independence Mall...bright and sunny, with 27% humidity. (Sorry Sludge. ) What the fuck am I at work for? Oh yeah...I forgot...

08-06-2002, 02:18 PM	#4
dave Guest Posts: n/a	Actually, today is a <b>BEAUTIFUL</b> day here. Probably 80 out, a light breeze, low humidity. Lemme check Dulles' weather... 81 in Fairfax, 39 percent humdity, 13mph winds gusting to 21mph. I didn't want to come to work this morning. It must have been 75 when I got in the car at 9AM. It was a perfect day for a hammock.

08-06-2002, 02:23 PM	#5
dave Guest Posts: n/a	Man, I wish I was in Aptos. 68 outside. Nice.

08-08-2002, 02:25 PM	#6
That Guy He who reads, sometimes writes. Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: at the keyboard Posts: 791	<b><a href="http://www.austin360.com/statesman/editions/today/business_1.html">Free wireless at Schlotzsky's</a></b> Many of you might (probably..?) don't know what Schlotzky's is, but it's been a grand place ever since they set up free internet access for all in most restaurants. ...and they have great sandwiches.

08-08-2002, 02:43 PM	#8
Tobiasly hot Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jeffersonville, IN (near Louisville) Posts: 892	Man, you didn't tell the whole story! They're putting up 4-foot antennas so anyone within a 1-mile range has free access! How cool would it be to live within a mile of any Schlotzsky's and have permanent free access?? Says it'll cost 'em $4000 per store plus another $800 a month. Will this really bring in $800 of business each month, or will people simply sit in McDonald's next door and mooch the bandwidth? I thought the days of companies giving away stuff for free were over..

08-08-2002, 04:17 PM	#10
juju no one of consequence Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,839	This is only in 10 of their Austin, Texas stores. I knew it was too good to be true. Nothing exciting ever happens in Arkansas.

08-08-2002, 06:58 PM	#12
Nic Name retired Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,930	In every market they do this they will benefit by positive media attention and viral marketing that couldn't be bought for many times that cost.

08-09-2002, 07:16 AM	#15
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I meant Schlotzky's, although I do like the McChicken sandwich.

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