Re: [BLUG] IU VPN connection on Linux

This comes from someone who has used open wireless networks in the past (and runs an open wireless n/w now).
People have started taking pride in "opening up" their wireless networks, and it has gained momentum with several such initiatives that strive towards creating a open, shared wireless community.
You might be interested in looking at --

http://www.open-mesh.com/
http://www.free2air.org/?op=special&page=faq

Bruce Schneier had blogged about his reasons for running an open wireless network (http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2008/01/my_open_wireles.html) although I have also read counter-views about people violating and/or misusing the open wireless network. It makes much sense to join an existing open wireless network since their use is protected by agreements which prevent the user from abusing the network.

 -- Abhishek

On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 4:04 PM, Paul Purdom <pwp@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:

I am in CA using the open wireless connection of a neighbor of the people I am visiting. The signal is weak, and it appears the owners of the connection kick me off from time to time. Anyway, it is very nice to have this connection, so I have been thinking about setting up an open connection in my home once I get back. Does anyone reading this group know any reasons why it would be unwise to set up an open wireless system? If there are potential dangers, are there cures?

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