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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? 2001-12-20
Anonymous-Please
If you installed a video-camera in people's houses while repairing their furnace - that would be considered illegal.

How is this any different? This guy installed software he was not supposed to install. It doesn't matter if it was for the betterment of humankind. You don't just install software ...

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