> >From: mjr @
tis .
com
> >...
> >Opinion:
> > In a sense, by being on the 'net, one is implicitly permitting
> >the world at large to attempt FTP, NFS, SMTP, whatever connections,
> >unless you take active steps to prevent it. I also happen to hold
> >the (not incompatible view) that you are sole lord and master of your
> >internet hookup, and can do anything you like with it, including
> >configuring your router to screen off anyone and anything you don't
> >like.
>
> I do not think that you would feel that the same is true in regards to
> people checking to see if you left any doors or windows unlocked and
> having them enter if you did (house or car or anything else). It is
Wrong place ... but anyway ...
here in the UK entering someone's premises by an open window/door may
be trespass - but there is a seperate crime for 'breaking and entering'.
With the Computer Misuse Act it is now an actual offence for you to
access computer systems that you are not specifically authorised to do
so (and they should display big banners specifying this ...). I don't
know if ANYONE has been successfully prosecuted yet ...
Steve
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