Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Computer Crime

[Shawn Parker <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

i think some time on OSS would be a fitting punishment. his intention
was malicious whether his execution was technically sound or not.

but, it's not worthy of a felony conviction.

On 1/6/06, Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> On Fri, 6 Jan 2006, Spurling, Shannon wrote:
>
> > This is my personal opinion, but... this would be more like a person on
> > an airline encouraging every one to stop their feet to bring the plane
> > down. It's rude and infantile, but hardly distructive. If it were, they
> > need to get a funding increase to replace the 386 with windows 3.11 they
> > are using for a web server.
>
> What should we do with someone who turns on his cell phone in mid flight
> in an attempt to bring a plane down?  It won't do a damned thing but I
> would be very happy to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.  He's
> trying to bring a plane down!  I would be concerned that after a few
> trials and errors he might come up with an approach that is more likely to
> succeed.
>
>
> > I agree, it needs to be handled internally. The kid needs an attitude
> > adjustment, not a criminal record.
>
> I can agree with that.  Not everything needs to go to the courts.  But the
> legal issues seem pretty straight-forward to me.  He will almost certainly
> be found guilty.  It's important for the law to take seriousness into
> account.  I'm sure they will do that and he won't go to jail.
>
> Mike
>
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shawn

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