Charon 0.4 review
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Charon aims to make it easy to start reselling Internet access via WiFi access point.
Charon installs onto a Linksys WiFi access point (or similar Linux device) and manages automatic price and access negotiation with local wireless customers, charging them via the mikolaj.cx settlement/micropayment system.
It will ultimately provide secure and fraud-resistant access by utilizing cash-based settlement, reputation tracking, and PKI-based non-repudiable contracts, to protect both the end-user and the access provider.
What's New in This Release:
Charon now supports a completely Web-based interface for both administration and user logon (including credit card transfers, crypto/XML contracts, and mikolaj.cx account creation).
This requires Firefox or a similarly capable non-IE browser, but support is included for a local uncharged download site.
Pre-built firmware images for direct installation onto OpenWRT-compatible routers are also provided, allowing for establishment of a functional ISP in minutes.
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