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Mesh networks may make more of an appearance here in the US once Wi-Fi starts to hit saturation in urban/suburban areas, and multiple APs overlap. My guess is that groups of kids in close proximity will create mesh networks just for the hell of it--or perhaps for covert file-sharing.
I've often wondered if it would be possible to create a spyware app or virus that sets up a mesh network automatically, in a region of overlapping Wi-Fi fields, with others of its own kind. Not sure why that would be useful, but it's a fascinating idea.
Radio amateurs are talking about a 2.4 GHz ham radio mesh network, which might make some interesting software generally available. Of course, they don't move quickly, so it could be awhile.
Mesh networks are one of those odd concepts that seems like it could be used for all sorts of interesting things, but I can't quite put my finger on any of them.
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--Novilio
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