What software do people use for finding free wireless hotspots? Sorry if I seem like I'm asking a lot of questions. I had forgotten about this forum. Silly me, I've been talking soccer. Sachin
There are many little flash-drive size gadgets coming out that do just this. I'm not exactly sure where you can get these though but you might want to try looking at this forum for more info: www.netstumbler.org Peru y tu?
Check this out.... http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/wifi-seeker-review-still-the-best-015891.php It won't tell you if it's free or not, but I'm sure you won't have a problem finding plenty of unsecured networks where you live.
I haven't used it, but according to the NYTimes section I linked NetStumbler is free: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/04/technology/techspecial/04NAPO.html