free wi-fi

So I sold a client a netbook computer today for his friend. Great little machine with all the current specs and very portable. They were happy and away they went. He comes back in an hour and says he has trouble connecting to the internet. I show him were the available signals are listed and how to double click on the one network he wants and then to enter the security key. However, he was under the impression that you just get internet everywhere with a netbook. Like in the park, in your car, on a mountain top, anywhere. Well, unfortunately, a one time purchase of a second hand computer does not get you lifetime unlimited internet connection. You need to go to McDonalds or Starbucks and buy a coffee and get on their wi-fi or purchase a plan for a mobile stick with an internet/cell phone service provider. Oh.