The law varies by state, here in CA they have a law on the books that makes it illegal, I think they have it mostly for people who commit real seriuos crime at the same time, IE ID theft fraud etc. I don't think they really want the guy who is retrieving his email. --- Nikon's World <nikon80x at mac.com> wrote: > > On Thursday, March 11, 2004, at 10:15 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. > > > From what I read, it is not illegal to connect to > someone's network. > > http://www.ecomputerlaw.com/computerlaw.htm > > > 700MHz iBook running 10.2.8 > Macs for life! > http://homepage.mac.com/nikon80x/Menu2.html > > > ---------- > iBookList, a listserv for users and fans of Apple's > iBook. > FAQ at > <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/iBookListFAQ.shtml> > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > <ibook-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <ibook-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. > <ibook-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > ---------- > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | > Enter To Win A | > -- Canon Digital Camcorders start at $799 | > Free iBook! | > > iBookPlanet.com | Visit iBookPlanet.com for the > hottest > | iBook News, Features, Reviews & > More. > > RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail > stores, $20 Traveler > CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at > <http://roadtools.com> > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook > 3400/200 Only $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> ===== Brian Personal Email briang113 at yahoo.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search - Find what youre looking for faster http://search.yahoo.com