----- 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
