[P1] OT: Setting up Public Wi-Fi

[Brian Pearce]

>> I was surprised when I looked into current legislation and active 
>> laws about computers... Just connecting to someone's computer or 
>> network device with out permissions is illegal, even if you do not do 
>> anything malicious.
>
> What if a wireless network appears in your neighborhood, no password 
> required to access it?  Are you obligated to knock on doors and ask 
> permission?  I'm inclined to think that it's their responsibility to 
> secure their network with (at least) a password.

Perhaps, but I should think simple common courtesy would lead most of 
us to do so before just assuming we can use it.

With the technology being made so much easier to use, all kinds of 
people can easily set up these sorts of networks and use them, and that 
includes people who's expertise doesn't go too much further than 
plug-and-play. In some cases, those who do so may well be unaware of 
some of the basic security measures that should be taken; but just 
because one could take advantage of them, doesn't mean one *should.*

BRIAN/bpearce at cloud9.net