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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? [a rather misleading title] 2001-12-20
Anonymous
You are right that the fact that they were idle much of the time is irrelevant. The relevant factor would be what he signed in regards to any 'acceptable use' policies. If he did, I am completely in agreement that he should cover any reparation costs, namely what the institution had to pay above a...

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