You only really need to be worried if you have kidde-porn or state secrets on your laptop. Living and travelling in the states a lot I can sat that. TSA (border security) is way to understaffed to really make an impact
Sanga M. Collins Network Engineering ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IT Management LLC 6491 Sunset Strip #5, Sunrise Fl, 33313 Tel: (954) 572 7411, Fax: (435) 578 7411 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hari Kurup Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 5:49 AM To: Linux Users Group Uganda Subject: [LUG] beware If you are planning a trip to the US August 3, 2008, 08:02 PM — IDG News Service — Travelers beware: U.S. agents now have the authority to seize and retain laptops indefinitely, according to a new policy detailed in documents issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As part of border search policy, government agents are now authorized to seize electronic devices and inspect documents in them, the document states. The electronic devices might include laptops, cell phones, portable music players or storage devices such as portable hard drives. http://www.itworld.com/legal/54007/us-border-agency-says-it-can-seize-laptops _______________________________________________ LUG mailing list [email protected] http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug %LUG is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ---------------------------------------
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