AW: Re: Wireless access (off topic)

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Y'all,

Harry wrote: ≪
The context is: I'm trying to decide if I need to get a cell phone that I can plug into with a USB
adapter (from Radio Shack) for my work on the
road. I have to manage my listserv daily. Including do my email. A dialup connection is feasible--i.e., broadband is wonderful but not a necessity. I had thought piggybacking ono someone's wireless might be cheaper/faster.≫

It will be cheaper only if you don't get caught. Whether it will be faster depends on the link you
tresspass across. Is it immoral/illegal? Well, would you consider it immoral or illegal if someone
were to use your telephone without your knowledge or permission, and you got the bill for it?
Usually you'd know it because the person would have to come into your house and ask your permission.
But suppose someone could do it without coming into your house? That's what we're talking about here
with interloping onto wireless LANs.