
From August 17, a free download will contain all a Mac user will need to connect to Clearwires slowly expanding WiMAX empire. Well, theres also the matter of a $79.99 Clear 4G USB modem, available from the beginning of the month, but you can rationalize that purchase by noting it can also hook up to Sprints 3G network. Once youve got those things, and youve paid your dues -- $30 per month for mobile services -- were sure theyll finally let you in on the superfast mobile browsing party. Linux users have nothing to smile about here, unless they consider Clearwire CTO John Saws promise to release code from which to build their own drivers a reason to cheer.