> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andrew Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:29 PM > Subject: RE: Short term Internet [canals-list] second post, > real questions > > > > Yes, it is illegal simply to use someone's wi-fi without permission. > > > > Here's a link to a BBC article from mid 2005 on this subject > > > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4721723.stm > > > > Of course, one could take a view about how bright it was of > the wi-fi > > owner > > to leave it unsecured... > > > > Andrew > > > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: [email protected] > >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TREVOR BURRIDGE > >> Sent: 12 January 2007 00:05 > >> To: [email protected] > >> Subject: Re: Short term Internet [canals-list] second post, real > >> questions > >> > >> > >> > >> Susan Burchett contended > >> > >> that "its illegal to hook up to someone's wi-fi" > >> > >> Its probably one of the Ten Commandments of modern life > >> > >> "Though shalt not covet another man's Wi Fi" > >> > >> Don't think its illegal maybe if you create mischief possibly. > > > > I know some very bright people people with open wi-fi. I use their > facilities with permission. From my point of view it's great. > Sue nb Nackered Navvy > > Hmmm. Brightness doesn't always equate to commonsense... Say for example you had some friends who didn't mind you popping into their house to make a cup of tea while they were out. Presumably they wouldn't want just anybody using their facilities so they would probably lock the door and give you a key. So with the wi-fi they could secure it and still allow you access by telling you the key. Would avoid anyone using their connection for dubious purposes... Of course this is ignoring any terms and conditions set by their ISP who might not like them sharing at all.
Andrew
