I went to visit my son today in Ga. I got out the laptop and the icon came up telling me there was a wireless connection available. My son only has cable. I clicked on it and was online in no time. Is this legal? I didn't pay for it so can I get in trouble for this? Apparently someone in the neighborhood had wireless and I was in range.
2007-03-17 15:44:05 · 11 answers · asked by blutoadmirer 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
If their WiFi is wide open, it must mean that they want to share it.
Right?
I mean, the piece of equipment came with a user manual and directions for setting it up, and I'm /sure/ they read them and decide to leave everything wide up.
Nice person!
2007-03-17 18:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This area of law is still very grey.
If you intentionally use someone else's network, it is technically Electronic Trespass. NOW....the caveat: If that someone left their network open and is advertising (as your laptop picked up) the availability of the network.......it is just like putting an COME ON IN sign on the front door
If your intentions were innocent, I wouldn't worry obout the usage of the wireless connection. HOWEVER....This was prosecuted once that I know of in Florida
2007-03-17 22:53:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its "legal" If some one you know has a wireless connection its fine even some local stores give it free. If your son let s you it's fine but don't do it on a random person, and ask them first, if they say yes go for it.
2007-03-17 22:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by numanuma201 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it's legal good 4 U
2007-03-17 22:52:34 · answer #4 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, it was likely a neighbor.
It is not likely illegal, unless there is a local ordinance.
The neighbor has not secured their wireless internet and likely doesn;t know how.
In a way it is poor taste to use it. It is kinda like going into a neighbors open garage door and using his hose to water your plants. He was stupid to leave the door open, but that doesn't give you the right to use his stuff...even tho it really doesn;t cost him anything.
You may find access to private computer files on his system...that would be like theft to mess with them, IMHO.
Like taking stuff from his open garage door.
2007-03-17 22:54:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
your on someones router that puts your computer open to be hacked have fun when they hacker blows up your laptop
2007-03-17 22:51:26 · answer #6 · answered by briefcase 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IT"S 100% LEGAL
2007-03-17 23:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by dabedatiludlisi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well .. if someone broadcasting internet in range ; he should put passwords .. if he doesnt it will be free for all .. so if he didnt care for broadcasting for free .. so its legal though !!
2007-03-17 22:49:24 · answer #8 · answered by kyur4_th_ich0 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO IT MEANS YOUR USING SUM1 ELSES ROUTER, AND THEY PAY FOR THEIR INTERNET. IGET OFFERS 4 THAT ALL THE TIME
2007-03-17 22:48:55 · answer #9 · answered by CK2 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
good for you
2007-03-17 22:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋