Sunday, September 18, 2011

Intel announces Wi-Fi Direct : file sharing between laptops

Intel took advantage of the 2011 edition of the IDF, the Intel Developer Forum, to present the Advanced Technology Zone, its Wi-Fi Direct. This is a software technology that will be integrated into future Intel drivers destined for Wi-Fi cards, the famous Intel PROSet Wireless. Overview.

With Wi-Fi Direct, Intel will upgrade its drivers by offering features peer-to-peer between two laptops. Intel should thus provide a chat client for instant messaging between two machines connected wirelessly without so by a server or an Internet connection. We also find a feature for transferring files by drag / drop between two laptops. A function that is reminiscent of a certain Air Drop that we recently saw appear in Mac OS X Lion. Moreover My WiFi technology is always there to allow you to turn a laptop with Wi-Fi hotspot active Wi-Fi.

For now, Intel does not specify when these new drivers will be available or who can benefit. It's a safe bet that the circuit current Wi-Fi compatible Intel signed, the question remains whether all functions will be exhibited in the said drivers. A final word on the GUI of Wi-Fi Direct who seemed somewhat shifted. Hope that by the completion of its drivers, the interface is reviewed!

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