[wplug] Wardriving CNET article

[Brian A. Seklecki]

WinXP automatically associates with non-preferred networks.  Therefore,
someone at Microsoft should get caned.

Also, operators of private wireless networks should be held accountable
for negligent security practices.  Ignorance isn't a plausible excuse
anywhere in law...

*wink*  >:} 

~BAS

On Thu, 2005-12-22 at 23:44, Douglas Green wrote:
> Hey all-
> I was trying to learn a bit about "wardriving", and stumbled across  
> this article regarding the legality of using open networks.  
> Interesting reading for some:
> 
> http://news.com.com/FAQ+Wi-Fi+mooching+and+the+law/
> 2100-7351_3-5778822.html?tag=nl.caro
> 
> The act of "borrowing" someone's open wifi for benign/legit purposes  
> (like downloading email) doesn't seem like it should be illegal, but  
> apparently this is still a grey zone.
> 
> D
> 
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