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How To Steal Wi-Fi: And How to Keep the Neighbors From Stealing Yours.

When I moved into a new neighborhood last week, I expected the usual hassles. Then I found out I'd have to wait more than a month for a DSL line. I started convulsing. If I don't have Net access for even one day, I can't do my job. So, what was I supposed to do? There's an Internet café on the next block, but they close early. I had no choice-it was time to start sneaking on to my neighbors' home networks.

Read the whole story at Slate, November 18, 2004 »

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