Sat, 16 Sep 2000 12:59:35 -0700, Randy Goldenberg wrote:
> This is hard for me to understand. What's the connection
> between using a restorable HD image for convenience and
> security, and having a person use your machine for criminal
> purposes?
Their mistake was they didn't keep any access usage logs (except
for payment amt) for non-members. Since all (almost 100) stations
sharing the same IP, the HD restorer wiped out the only trace that
can tell which station had been used for the crime. So, all of
their non-member customers are totally untrackable.
> And how was the caf� held responsible for what a client did
> with a rented machine?
Accessories of crime. But they've been lucky though, only severely
warned for their lack of security. They surely go broke if actually
held responsible for the crime.
> Does AT&T get in trouble every time someone commits fraud using
> a rented telephone?
Dunno about your business law, but over here cybercafe's rules and
responsibilites are still in gray area. Basically cybercafes only
viewed as common businesses, not yet as communication service
providers.
--Eko
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