I don't think a key should be compulsory, but it needs to be the default. If a user creates an unsecured, shared Internet connection in a busy cafe, it can have unfortunate consequences:
* Nearby people may have clients auto-joining open networks, thus using the shared hotspot without even knowing it. This will create additional costs for the user. * Malicious individuals can use the unsecured hotspot to do illegal activities. This will at worst incriminate the user. I am sure there are more examples of why an unsecured shared wireless network is a bad idea. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1431876 Title: [System Settings] Hotspot design unnecessarily makes key compulsory To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-ux/+bug/1431876/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
