[wplug] Wardriving CNET article

dk at curlynoodle.com dk at curlynoodle.com
Fri Dec 23 09:11:12 EST 2005


In an effort keep discussions in their proper place, I have posted my 
comments on this subject on pghwireless.net

Please check it out if you are so inclined:
http://www.pghwireless.net/comment_on_wplug_post_on_wifi_borrowing

Happy Christmas,
Dave

Brian A. Seklecki wrote:
> 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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