BBC NEWS | Technology | People confused by wi-fi jargon
Most home computer users in the UK have no idea what so-called wi-fi hotspots are, a survey has found.
Just under 30% of those quizzed knew that the term refers to an area where you can connect to the internet without having to plug a cable into your computer.
The findings will prove disappointing for companies looking to tempt people to log on via wireless services in cafes, pubs and hotels.
The typical person has no idea what a Hotspot is. No real surprise there. After all, if you have no connection with the industry or technology in general why would you. Marketeers have really got to reel in their technology colleagues and start naming these products something that makes sense to the average person in the street.
BTW my personal favourite from the survey - 2% said it was something smelly that had been left in the sun for too long. I think perhaps they are right...!