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First Draft of 802.11n Spec Rejected

Ed Oswald writes on BetaNews:

A draft version of the proposed 802.11n wireless networking standard failed to pass Tuesday, leading some to criticize "pre-802.11n" products that have begun to flood the market. Only 46 percent of voters approved the draft, far short of the 75 percent needed for ratification.

It should be noted, however, that the group did not expect the draft to pass on first vote; typically it will take several revisions before the necessary majority approves a draft. In fact, an official roadmap does not predict final ratification until September of next year.

posted by Fergie @ 5/03/2006 12:41:00 PM