Yesterday I went down to Boise Computer over on Overland road, not far from Edwards Theaters and picked up a new laptop. Its a nice computer and I got it at a decent price. The computer isn’t the subject, though. What I am wondering is, is it legal for me to use the wireless connection that I’m picking up here at my home? It is a belkin54g Wireless connection that is unsecured.
My argument is that if the connection isn’t protected then it may just be that the owner of the connection intends for it to be used publicly. I’m pretty sure that is what they call a ‘hotspot’. Now, on the other hand, I live in a completely residential area. The nearest business of any kind is the Jacksons about 5 blocks away. So, my counter argument is that the connection is more than likely coming from someones home and is not intended for public use.
I have a Cableone internet connection that still goes to my old computer and I’m considering getting a wireless hookup for my whole system. But, now i’m concerned that someone else might just do what I’m doing and I’m also concerned about security. Would they be able to access my computer as well? Hmmm. Something to think about.
Anyway, this whole blog entry was published using someone elses WiFi.