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You know all those movies, shows, and news features that
make it seem like net-savvy freelancers work every day from their favorite
coffee shop? They never show them struggling with just what's fair trade
for the seat, the temperature control, and, of course, the free Wi-Fi. The
Freakonomics blog notes that cafes lose money by charging or restricting
laptop use, but should one small cup of Joe entitle one to a whole day of
data? Are regular re-ups a nice compromise, or is taking up a seat for
hours on end just plain rude? Since our readers are pretty savvy
with the laptop dilemma, let's hear how you handle the subtle
obligations of working, or just browsing, from spots that offer
theoretically free Wi-Fi in the comments. Photo by scottfeldstein.

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