SeattleWireless Node Fundraiser

[Daevid Vincent]

Can someone explain to me how this "works". What I mean is, there are plenty
of free coffee shops and such. I almost never have trouble getting online in
the city.

What happens when you put this node up? Is it just a 'free node' sitting
there and I'll be able to jump on it from anywhere in range? What is that
range? And how do these other nodes in the network apply? Can I drive around
the city and be online without interruption? Where exactly is it (on a map)?
What is the radius of this proposed node alone? What will be the coverage
area with this new node in place and considering all the other nodes that
will be linked to it (on a map)?

The Wiki page doesn't really answer any questions...
http://seattlewireless.net/fundraiser/

I'm all about supporting a good cause. And I'm all about the belief that
wifi should be free (I run a Linux box with 8dbi antenna in Redmond, and
it's an open node). I'm not trying to troll, I'm just confused as to what
the benefit of this is when there are thousands of open nodes in the city
(albeit not linked together).

Sincerely,

Daevid.