[LBo] Wi Fi question

[Tor Erling Opsahl]

No, I don't think it's right to sit on their sofa, that's like using their
files.
But I think it's allright to use their outdoor furniture, if you would like
to, if that's outside and open for all..

On 9/5/06, Stefan Waidele <Stefan at waidele.info> wrote:
>
> Jim Westbrook schrieb:
> > If a wireless network does not require authentication, does using that
> > network constitute unauthorized access?
>
> IANAL, but...
>
> ...if the front door is not locked, is it ok to enter the house? Sit on
> the sofa? Watch TV?
>
> ...if a network does not require authentication, is it ok to browse it?
> Use the internet connection? The storage-server?
>
> While it is stu...naive to have open WLANs, I would only use those who I
> know I am allowed to use.
>
> My 0.02 =80,
>
> Stefan
>
> PS: While sitting on other people's sofa, you can catch their lice an
> fleas. While using other people's network, you can catch their worms and
> vir[i|uses] ;)
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