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Re: Re: Feedback on Computer Crime - Apology

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From: Scott Amspoker
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 1990 17:18

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In article <XT5io1w162w@vector0> jon@vector0 (A Product of Society) writes:
>e...@kaarne.tut.fi (Lehtim{ki Erkki) writes:
>> [deleted story about *accidental* connect to wrong computer]
>> 
>> Now, have I committed a crime or not?
>
>    Yes, if in California and the connection was not interstate.
>[penal code...]
>(3) Knowingly and without permission uses or causes to be used
>    computer services.
>
>     [ You did this one:  You used computer services without permission.
>    But as per a court ruling somewhere, a "Welcome to.." message was
>    judged to be adiquate permission. ]

Does the word "knowingly" have any meaning or is it just a legal
buzzword?  How does someone "knowingly" dial a wrong number.

-- 
Scott Amspoker
Basis International, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 345-5232
unmvax.cs.unm.edu!bbx!bbxsda!scott

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From: scott@bbxsda.UUCP (Scott Amspoker)
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Subject: Re: Re: Feedback on Computer Crime - Apology
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