[P1] OT: Setting up Public Wi-Fi

[gwallace]

On Mar 11, 2004, at 11:15 AM, Scott Warren wrote:

> 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.
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Gina Wallace
Topsham, Maine
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