Re: Half of computer users are Wi-Fi thieves

On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:02:35 -0700, Gyzmologist <ru-nuts@xxxxxxxx> wrote
in <8uv%i.19846$4k.16841@xxxxxxxxxxxx>:

What's the difference between a coffee house or other establishment
having an open access point for their customers versus an individual
having an open access point? If they don't want to share it with others
then they need to secure it. If they don't secure it then they are
implicitly sharing it, IMO.

That like saying it's OK to enter any house with an unlocked door.
Sorry, but that won't pass muster -- it's trespass.
You need actual permission to legitimately use Wi-Fi,
just as you need actual permission to enter the house without trespass.

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