-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of McKown, John Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 3:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: IBM to the PCM market(the sky is falling!!!the sky is falling!!)
<SNIP> They might. But some really paranoids around here are trying to figure out how to make sure that "wifi" signals cannot pass in or out of the building. We aren't supposed to have any wifi here. But the executives on the top floor will do as they want. And some are concerned about wardrivers finding something not secured. Which would be a possible HIPAA violation, which means $$$$$ in fines! <SNIP> Years ago it was a Federal Offense to actively block radio signals -- that is jam them (in the "civil" arena). This has been pointed out to those who wanted to market certain devices for blocking Cell signals -- entities wanted to prevent them from disrupting movies, church services, etc. Now there is some consideration to blocking Cell signals. It would be an interesting thing to run by the legal people who are familiar with the FCC and applicable communications law. However, PASSIVE blocking is legal. So if you wanted to put in the right metal screening, concrete, etc. ... Later, Steve Thompson ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
