[Tfug] OT: Cox cable

[bigj at flatwan.net]

> *sigh* That's all too likely, given the prevailing jackboot-mentality...
> If they *do* haul you off to court Jon, just get a lawyer who
> understands a) 802.11 and b) slipstreaming (called "drafting" here?)
>
> I mean, by following in the wake of another vehicle, you're getting
> something for free: reduced air friction. And the guy in front punching
> the hole in the air at 85 is paying for it. But here's the kicker: he's
> paying for it regardless.
>
> Same difference with 802.11, right? They're *advertising* the bugger as
> open. They don't pay a penny extra just because you're catching up on
> the news. Besides, many OSs (Mac, for example), jump on the strongest,
> OPEN wireless network. You can't necessarily help getting on the "wrong"
> wireless network. (I know for a fact my Dad wouldn't realise his iBook
> was using someone else's wireless network.)
>

Hhmm. All good points. I honestly have never put too much thought in to
the legal aspects, or lack there of, of open wifi.

Who wants to be the first defendant in a case like this so we can get a
TFUG member national publicity? I pick Harry.

--
Jon