On Sat, 17 Apr 2010, Jim Preston wrote:
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According to this reasoning, I know of website that consistently causes
browsers to shut down. This website is a legitimate business site, Should
this site be prosecuted under this law?
In response to your example, that was a DOS attack and is illegal. Microsoft
updates have causes systems including servers to fail and crash, should you
be petitioning to have Microsoft prosecuted under this law?
In case it hasn't dawned on you, The crux of the problem is intent. If
the web site you referred to meant to launch a DOS attack they should be
prosecuted if it's illegal in their country. Microsoft, on the other
hand, doesn't *intentionally* crash servers. Frankly, if what was done
was with the team leader's knowledge and/or consent, and if what was
done is illegal in his country, I would love to see him/her/it
prosecuted.
--
Bob Holtzman
Key ID: 8D549279
"If you think you're getting free lunch,
check the price of the beer"
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