Future Pocket P2P [link]

[Malk-a-mite]

I knew I wasn't the only one thinking about this when playing with a palm pilot.

http://slashdot.org/askslashdot/02/01/21/187209.shtml

"Think about a class of portable devices that include storage space, wireless networking (ala 802.11b), and user loadable Software. For these devices, why not implement a protocol for adhoc, wireless data sharing (Pocket P2P)? This is what I'm imagining... Lots of people carry around Pocket P2P devices hidden in their car, backpack, purse, pocket, handglider, whatever. Normally these devices stay half dormant, listening to see if another Pocket P2P device is in range. When one or more Pocket P2P's get within range of each other, they automatically trade their data store with each other."

Much more on /. including the user discussion.

[JackSpratts]

"Think 'Sony Walkman that trades music with whatever other devices are around.' "

I like. I want!


- js.