[bksvol-discuss] Re: no internet
- From: Jackie McBride <abletec@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:22:23 -0700
Guys, let me clarify my remarks, lest there be a misunderstanding.
WiFi hotspots, as they're called, which are set up by hotels, cafes,
airports, etc., are legitimate free sources of internet services. They
do carry some security risks & people who use these should be aware of
them. Specifically:
a) Never ever ever enter any security-related data over these, e.g.,
passwords, credit card info, etc.;
b) Change the name of the default workgroup to which u connect from
MSHome to something obtrusive, e.g., not your last name w/the numbers
1234 afterwords;
c) Whether u connect to a wireless network or no, consider
password-protecting & encrypting important documents which contain
information prying eyes should not see.
What is illegal is hopping on an open network that is not 1 of those
specifically established for this purpose, e.g., your next door
neighbor's. That, indeed, is theft of services. Again, u could argue
that folks stupid enough to leave their wireless network unsecured are
asking for it, & they are, but the truth of the matter is that they're
paying for the internet service & you're not, which is what makes it
theft of service. The other side of the coin, of course, is that the
security risks to the person connecting to the open network are almost
as great as for those who have 1 in the 1st place.
I hope this clarifies.
Lastly, I'll add that I do offer my professional services for any1
needing to secure their wireless network or a plethora (there's a word
for u wordaphiles) of other computer-related topics.
Blessings for your day.
On 8/27/09, Valerie Maples <vlmaples@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Yikes! Neither did I! I thought open = free. I have done it many times
> in our RV over cell phone dial-up. Glad you are back up and running, Jamie!
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> Please pray for Doug's Dad & visit his website:
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> From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jamie Yates, CPhT
> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:13 AM
> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: no internet
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> Using an open network isn't legal? I had no idea!
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> I finally have internet at home and it's so nice again. I hate lugging my
> laptop everywhere to use the library's internet or the wifi at work on my
> break.
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> Jamie in Michigan
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