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Date:         Tue, 17 Feb 2004 09:23:43 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: RoadHaus - Wireless Internet Report
Comments: To: Rik <jaz@GATOR.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <40319725.4010301@gator.net>
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On Mon, 16 Feb 2004, Rik wrote:


> the same stands true for wireless internet access.
>   what the isp giveth, the isp can but doesn't
> take away.
>
> if they put it out there and i use it (-many-
> cities are offering free wireless ports simply to
> attract internet junkies) it is -not- illegal.


There's wireless access points that are deliberately open to all.  That's
both legal and morally okay.


Then there are access points that are open because the owner isn't
knowledgable enough to close them.  Using those is legally and morally
questionable, IMHO.


Telling the difference can be difficult.




David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon
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