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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Graffiti indicating open Wi-Fi
"Chalking" redirects here. For the religious tradition, see Chalking
the door.
[220px-Warchalking]Warchalking symbols

Warchalking is the drawing of symbols in public places to advertise
an open Wi-Fi network. Inspired by hobo symbols, the warchalking
marks were conceived by a group of friends in June 2002 and
publicised by Matt Jones who designed the set of icons and produced a
downloadable document containing them.^[1]^[2] Within days of Jones
publishing a blog entry about warchalking, articles appeared in
dozens of publications and stories appeared on several major
television news programs around the world.^[2]

The word is formed by analogy to wardriving, the practice of driving
around an area in a car to detect open Wi-Fi nodes. That term in turn
is based on wardialing, the practice of dialing many phone numbers
hoping to find a modem.^[3]

[220px-Warchalking]A warchalking sign on a street in Bamberg, Germany

Having found a Wi-Fi node, the warchalker draws a special symbol on a
nearby object, such as a wall, the pavement, or a lamp post.^[2]
Those offering Wi-Fi service might also draw such a symbol to
advertise the availability of their Wi-Fi location, whether
commercial or personal.^[4]

       This section needs expansion with: Cites establishing either
[icon] A) warchalking was actually used in the field, or B) the
       opposite. If it was never actually used, this article may be
       miscategorized. You can help by adding to it. (June 2013)

References[edit]

 1. ^ "Let's Warchalk" (PDF). Matt Jones. Archived from the original 
    (PDF) on 2008-07-05. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
 2. ^ ^a ^b ^c "Chalk points to wireless internet". BBC. 2002-07-22.
    Retrieved 2008-10-09.
 3. ^ "Welcome to the era of drive-by hacking". BBC. 2001-11-06.
    Retrieved 2008-10-09.
 4. ^ Clyde, Laurel A. (2003). "Wi-fi and Warchalking". Teacher
    Librarian. 31: 44-46.

External links[edit]

  * Langley, Nick (23 June 2003). "The demise of the warchalkers".
    ComputerWeekly. Retrieved 10 May 2017.

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