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	barry99705	2007-08-23 , 16:54
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Originally Posted by promethh

...I'm surprised that's never been done. I'd like to see that. On one hand we have "You can see my SSID on your property or public property, but you do not have permission to use it." and on the other hand "We have my services overflowing on to your property, and there's nothing you can do about it."

Legally, if a tree on my property has an overhanging branch on my neighbor's property, he can rightfully request that I cut it off. My neighbors have already gone to court over such a case. If the law applies to "physical" trespass, wouldn't it apply to "wireless trespass"? (playing Devil's Advocate here )

You ever read that little fcc tag on the bottom of your equipment? There's all kinds of "services" overflowing on your property. Satellite tv, cellular networks, military radio bands... Just because the signal is there, doesn't mean you have the right to use it.

Liam, you are a brave man. First ***** who sends threatening emails to "Dubua" and guess who the Secret Service is going to give the anal probe? Doesn't matter if you have an open access point. It's your internet connection it came from.

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Last edited by barry99705; 2007-08-23 at 16:58.