Cliff
Member since: Jul 27th, 2007
Cliff's Latest Comments
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| Switched | 2 Comments |
| Fanhouse Backporch | 1 Comment |
Recent Comments:
Australian Open Announcer More Interested in Venus Williams' Backside Than Her Backhand (Fanhouse Backporch)
Jan 17th 2008 1:01PM Nice shot big deal get on with it. You people keep things like this in the spotlight longer by trying to figure out if it was right or wrong than just chalking it up to comment made. Move on..... Jeez
Man Charged for Using Cafe's Free Wi-Fi (Switched)
Jul 23rd 2007 5:49PM When you have an open wi-fi internet connection there is no expectation of privacy. Not only that, the law basically says that accessing a computer system without authorization is illegal. Accessing an open wi-fi connection is not accessing a computer system unless the person is trying to access files on a computer on that system without permission. Plus, when you have a sign that says free wi-fi. That is an invitation to access the internet, which is what Mr. Peterson was doing. Now if Mr. Peterson had accessed the cafe's computers, now a crime has been committed.
This is for Alan's post: As for, "on the air, it is free", it's never free. Broadcast TV is supported by commercials.
Broadcasted wi-fi is supported by the customers or the person that doesn't encrypt it.
Man Charged for Using Cafe's Free Wi-Fi (Switched)
Jul 23rd 2007 3:44PM When you have an open wi-fi internet connection there is no expectation of privacy. Not only that, the law basically says that accessing a computer system without authorization is illegal. Accessing an open wi-fi connection is not accessing a computer system unless the person is trying to access files on a computer on that system. Plus, when you have a sign that says free wi-fi. That is an invitation to access the internet, which is what Mr. Peterson was doing. Now if Mr. Peterson had accessed the cafe's computers, now a crime has been committed.
To quote a quote in Alans response: As for, "on the air, it is free", it's never free. Broadcast TV is supported by commercials.
The wifi is supported by the regular customers.
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- Tim Stevens
On the plane to LA for my 13th E3. Will have to photoshop Jason on all my photos this week.
- Leila Brillson
Let's get to 1k followers. What do you like best? Ambiguous laments about my personal life, snide cultural commentary, or, you know, fashun?
- Amar Toor
Manu Ginobli looks like Roberto Benigni.
- Santa Monica
Guys, I lost my phone. $700, a punch in the arm, and a land whale later I have a new one. #wompwomp
