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Old 04-18-2007, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Dagmire View Post
I would say that most networks are unsecured out of ignorance and not charity.


If I leave my house unlocked does that mean it's okay for you to walk in and steal my stuff?

Stealing wireless internet is like stealing cable, that is, it's stealing. Even if issues of bandwidth, etc. weren't considered it'd still be stealing. But what Anthony has been saying about you slowing down their network by taking up bandwidth is also true.
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