Thread: How to use wirelesstools to scan for wifi networks APs ?
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ptaffs is offline ptaffs
2008-10-10 , 13:52
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#11
Originally Posted by sjgadsby View Post
Possible reasons:
  • In some locations, using open WiFi networks without permission is illegal.
  • A tablet user may want alter his/her behavior (e.g. not log onto certain IM services) when not on a trusted connection.
I don't agree using open wireless is illegal -- AFAIK (in the UK) it's not proven either way and is a religious argument.

I do agree trusted connection is an issue, but what open connections do you trust? None of the Internet is trustworthy.
Last edited by ptaffs; 2008-10-10 at 14:16.