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
Anonymous

Is Distributed Computing A Crime? 2001-12-20
Anonymous78

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

I suppose Mr. McOwen is lucky his actions were not deemed to be terroristic by the computer police. Rather than jail time and a huge fine, he could be looking at LIFE in jail with no hope for parole. One day, he is a Network Administrator - next day he is bed partner to some hairy guy named Bruno. In this world of government perceptions = reality, it could have been much worse for him. You just gotta love this new improved form of justice we have...or else.

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Only in America 2001-12-20
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