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** Reply to message from "Carl Gehr" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com> on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:37:02 -0500 (EST)Doug, I finally took the time to *read* this article (though I have not as yet read the laws discussed). Your point is well-taken. I got a distinct chuckle out of the mention that the equipment manufacturers be required to provide warning stickers about Wi-Fi security. This is like Smith & Wesson providing a sticker which says that guns can be used as lethal weapons (I'm an NRA member).
Here's a very timely article on this topic. It should generate some
interesting discussion...
Carl
On Tue, 09 Jan 2007 07:23:27 -0500, Computerworld First Look wrote:
* Wi-Fi concerns prompt new security laws
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1179890/44248198/46688/2/
Once again the laws miss the mark since what is needed to be protected is
consumers/customer data and information. We need laws to start protecting
OUR data from careless corporate security practices and enable monetary
damage rewards for those harmed. Only then will businesses start thinking
more about what is the right thing to do instead of just doing what ´everyone
else is doing´.
Forcing EVERYONE to close their wireless network sounds more like the laws
were promoted by the cable and ISDN networks or just plain ignorance at
the law making level.
"Excuse me: Can you tell me the IP address of this cable?"Priceless...
- Actual question from a MCSE!
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