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Thursday, January 10, 2008 

Schneier says Steal This Wi-Fi

From Wired, Commentary, Security Matters today Bruce Schneier says "Whenever I talk or write about my own security setup, the one thing that surprises people -- and attracts the most criticism -- is the fact that I run an open wireless network at home. There's no password. There's no encryption. Anyone with wireless capability who can see my network can use it to access the internet.

To me, it's basic politeness. Providing internet access to guests is kind of like providing heat and electricity, or a hot cup of tea. But to some observers, it's both wrong and dangerous."

It's a well thought out and researched essay about why providing some bandwidth for open wireless isn't such a horrible thing.

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