Ethics and legality redux - cable modem manufacturer arrested

[kingmanor at gmail.com (Matthew Manor)]

On 11/3/09, Jody & Jennifer McCluggage <j2mccluggage at adelphia.net> wrote:
> I came upon this article in my reading this morning:
> http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9140239/Cable_modem_hacker_busted_by_
> feds?source=rss_security
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> I thought this article went well with the thread several weeks ago around
> ethics and legality.  According to the article this individual was arrested
> by DOJ for selling "customizable cable modems and software that could be
> used to get free Internet service or a speed boost for paying subscribers"
> even though he claimed they were for "for educational use only."
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> I am sure there are pertinent facts on both sides that are missing in this
> article and this individual is innocent until proven guilty but I think it
> reinforces the point that if something has the appearance of being a bit
> shady, it is best just to stay well clear of it.  I think this article
> serves as a good reminder for tech folks.  In computer/electronic law, the
> closer you get to that edge the murkier things get.   It is probably best
> just to stay away from the edge.
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> Well that is my opinion for what it is worth.
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> Jody

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