Wi-Fi Networking News: Washington Post Says Open Wi-Fi Attracts Criminals:
“No, it’s more like having an endless pot of coffee that you’re willing to let anyone pour a cup from, even though you’re paying for the electricity. The coffee is essentially free, because you’re paying a fixed amount for unlimited java. The ‘front door wide open’ argument applies when you intend to close your network and fail to;”
I found this a useful analogy. I currently have an open wireless network at home. I’ve benefitted too many times not to give a little back.
[tags]open, wifi, network, analogy[/tags]