[gaia] controversial paper for CNs

[Arjuna Sathiaseelan <[e-mail]>]

thought I will ignite some discussions on this paper which I think makes
some controversial claims on the role mesh networks for enabling
connectivity especially with the success of CNs around the globe:
http://www.jwcn.eurasipjournals.com/content/2008/1/274790

they state: "Our conclusions are intentionally controversial to stimulate a
discussion among researchers and industry. We argue that wireless mesh
networks will not be deployed for user access—at least from an economic
point of view. Instead, they will be financed to increase the automation of
remotely controlled devices, such as meters for gas or heating, parking
meters, and traffic lights, whereas the financial contributions of users
will be dismal."

if the authors revisited this paper now - what would change?

Looking forward to hear from the community network folks :)

regards

-- 
Arjuna Sathiaseelan
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