[Tfug] OT: Cox cable

[Glen Pfeiffer]

---- Tyler Kilian wrote:
> The only analogy one can use for open vs. secured wifi netsorks that
> really makes sense is the "locked door" analogy, IMHO.
> 

We can probably take the door analogy a little further. How about:

1. Broadcast the signal         = Leave the door wide open
2. Don't broadcast the signal   = Close the door
3. Don't broadcast the signal   = Lock the door and possibly turn on
   and turn on security features  an alarm.

There is obviously another state that I am purposely ignoring, and that
is to broadcast the signal with security features turned on. What would
the equivalent state for a house be? Open door with a posted guard?

I doubt the court system would see it this way as they seem to demonize
many computer related crimes. But if they did, then accessing a
broadcasted and insecure wifi network would be like trespassing.

--
Glen