Seeker
08-04-08, 06:01 PM
This is not an argument, but a discussion.
A while back I asked a question concerning use of unprotected wireless
networks from my desk at home. I was told it was illegal.
I did not question it, until this weekend, when I became acutely aware
that all over my city, in parks and playgrounds, along many streets,
simply everywhere, there are people using laptops, connected via
wireless. So I asked a random sample of 8 or 9 people how they were
connected. All said they found unprotected networks everywhere in the
city. I asked if they knew about the "illegality" of such use. They
all said they were aware, but asked, as I do now, how would it be
possible for people to do business while away from home or office, if
such connections were unavailable?
I think most individual net based businesses would simply collapse.
The network I am using is available 24/7, with a far stronger signal
than almost all the protected ones, and I have to believe that the
person or entity which is the source of it is unconcerned about
sharing their connection.
I hope that the same MVP that responded will see this and respond. And
of course any other feedback or discussion would be appreciated.
Thanks
A while back I asked a question concerning use of unprotected wireless
networks from my desk at home. I was told it was illegal.
I did not question it, until this weekend, when I became acutely aware
that all over my city, in parks and playgrounds, along many streets,
simply everywhere, there are people using laptops, connected via
wireless. So I asked a random sample of 8 or 9 people how they were
connected. All said they found unprotected networks everywhere in the
city. I asked if they knew about the "illegality" of such use. They
all said they were aware, but asked, as I do now, how would it be
possible for people to do business while away from home or office, if
such connections were unavailable?
I think most individual net based businesses would simply collapse.
The network I am using is available 24/7, with a far stronger signal
than almost all the protected ones, and I have to believe that the
person or entity which is the source of it is unconcerned about
sharing their connection.
I hope that the same MVP that responded will see this and respond. And
of course any other feedback or discussion would be appreciated.
Thanks