Is Distributed Computing A Crime?

Is Distributed Computing A Crime?
Ann Harrison, SecurityFocus 2001-12-20

A computer network administrator faces multiple felony charges and years in a Georgia prison for allegedly installing Distributed.net clients without permission. Prosecutors say its justice, others aren't so sure

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Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
Anonymous

Is Distributed Computing A Crime? [a rather misleading title] 2001-12-20
SCZ (1 replies)

Is Distributed Computing A Crime? [a rather misleading title] 2001-12-20
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Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
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Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
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Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
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Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
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Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
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Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
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Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
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Only in America 2001-12-20
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Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
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Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
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Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
Anonymous (1 replies)

How people like that come to power within an educational institution is beyond me. McOwen acted just as any other college student, or employee at a company that has access to the web. Most all companies have such policies, but they're usually disregarded unless someone does something malicious or damaging to the company/institution. I would love to kick that guy's ass....

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