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Old 30th April 2006 | 19:20
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Saab Dastard
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LH2,

We have had this discussion before, you are welcome to express your opinion, which you have done.

The simple fact is that, in the UK, accessing a computer network without permission is an offence under the Computer Misuse Act.

I believe also that illegally using the contents of a RF signal not intended for your use is an offence under the Wireless Telegraphy Act.

I locked the previous thread because PPRuNe will not allow this forum to be used to promote or condone a potentially illegal activity - the original topic starter wanted to know how they could protect themselves while stealing someone else's bandwidth!

I don't want to stifle debate, but in this instance I would be grateful if you could just let this rest.

SD
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