[Tfug] OT: Cox cable

[JD Rogers]

On 1/26/07, keith smith <klsmith2020 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Isn't that illegal and comes with a nice prison term?
>
> Since you would be gaining access w/o permission?

I'm pretty sure this still has never been tested in court. I would
think the first time this goes to court, it will depend greatly on the
quality of the lawyers for each side. However, my opinion is that when
you see an unsecured wifi access point, it is broadcasting an
invitation to connect. When you connect, you are simply accepting this
invitation. Otherwise, how would it be any different than connecting
to a coffee shop. Now if you break into a weakly secured AP (i.e.
crack the wep key using kismet something), that would be a whole
different issue.

In the end, I say if the AP is left open, it should be considered fair
game and if the default on most AP's is open, that is the fault of the
manufacturer AND the owner for not changing the settings.

My $0.02
JDR

> I always see my neighbors wifi but stay away from it for this reason.
>
>
> bigj at flatwan.net wrote: >
> > I wish you would stop bragging about FiOS. :-) It's not that widespread..
> > http://www.dslreports.com/gmaps/fios
> > ..and even the future deployment maps are somewhat limited coverage
> > (i.e. nothing for Tucson planned yet).
> >
> > Also, I would say that Tucson was 'not so much pricey as middle'
> > because cable modem access here in chicago will be more like $55-60/mo
> > or just over $100/mo with basic extended cable.
> >
>
> As bad as this sounds it may be cheaper to invest some money for a high
> gain roof mount wifi antenna and mooch off of your neighbor's open wifi.
> I'm not saying I currently do that *cough* but if I were I would be saving
> a little bit of cash each month *cough*.
>
> --
> Jon
>
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