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
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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 and beyond what it would have had to had Mr. McOwen -not- run the program. I suspect that even if Mr. McOwen had signed an acceptable use document, the actual cost difference (not the theoretical) would be negligible.

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