How do i get wireless?

Hi,
Im a Mac novice and wish to get my Powerbook (DVI model - 667mhz - OS 10.3.4) kitted out for wireless internet connectivity. Theres plenty of cafes and bars around me that offer free wireless connection that id like to take advantage of. Am i able to do this with my Mac and if so what do i need to buy? My girlfriends PC is fitted with a wireless card and works fine but i hear things are a little different with Macs.
Thanks,
YDR.

A PowerBook 667MHz, that's going back a bit. You have two options with this model.
1) You can buy an Apple Airport (and NOT an Airport Extreme) card to install internally into you PowerBook. The problem here is that the Airport card has been discontinued for some time so finding one can be difficult.
2) Else, you can but any PC Card wireless network adapter and use it in your PC Card slot. if you go for this option be sure to buy a model that is based in the Broadcom chipset. This way it will work with the Airport software and won't require drivers. The LinkSys WPC54G is a good card.

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