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 This document is intended as a starting for people who intend to start up a Wireless Community Network in their neighbourhood.
-Purpose/Benefit of Wireless Community Networks
-Wireless Community Networks provide broadband access to people who have no broadband access. There are people who cannot afford monthly recurring fees of € 20-30. DSL/Cable is not available in 100% of all buildings, either because the last mile is already crowded with high bandwidth DSL, there are no free copper wires, there's no coax in the neighbourhood, ...
+==== Purpose/Benefit of Wireless Community Networks ====
+Wireless Community Networks (WCNs) provide broadband access to people who have no broadband access. There are people who cannot afford monthly recurring fees of € 20-30 and/or cannot enter long-term contracts. DSL/Cable is not available in 100% of all buildings, either because the last mile is already crowded with high bandwidth DSL, there are no free copper wires, there's no coax in the neighbourhood, ...
-===== Getting in touch with other people - let other's know you exist =====
-The biggest problem if you start your network from zero is to attract people who want exactly the same thing - start a WCN in your neighbourhood. So, you have to do some "Public Relations" work from the very beginning of your project. Put up a website (or a Wiki), leave your contact details. Then, get in touch with people who might be interested in your project. Linux User Groups, Amateur Radio associations, CS/EE student societies, ... are a good starting point.
+===== Getting in touch with other people - let others know you exist =====
+The biggest problem if you start your network from zero is to attract people who want exactly the same thing - start a WCN in your neighbourhood. So, you have to do some "Public Relations" work from the very beginning of your project. Put up a website (or a Wiki), leave your contact details. Then, get in touch with people who might be interested in your project. Linux User Groups, Amateur Radio associations, CS/EE student societies, community radio stations... are a good starting point.
 ===== Get organized =====
-In most legislations, there's an "official" way for people with similar interests to organize. Choose what's most appropriate to you:
+In most legislations, there's an "official" way for people with similar interests to organize. Choose what's most appropriate for you: