fdahgrthkn

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   by fdahgrthkn 11y ago

   That's one solution. I don't think it's ideal. Not everyone would know to tick that box. I would, but my friends would not and their networks would be vulnerable. It could also require buying new hardware. Once again, I would
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   by fdahgrthkn 11y ago

   That's the only part that seems kind of cool. It's legally a bit strange, but terms of use on public Wi-Fi can be really annoying, especially when they don't work well. I've had networks refuse to let me on because their
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   by fdahgrthkn 11y ago

   I don't believe it can go multiple "hops." If you connect it goes to your friends, but it does not go to friends of your friends. If your friends connect to the network using Wi-Fi Sense, it might spread to their friends. I&#
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   by fdahgrthkn 11y ago

   "using this system from the start" I don't use Windows, so I cannot use this system at all. "add you neighbor on Facebook and get free access to their WiFi" That's missing the much bigger downside. Give your ne
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   by fdahgrthkn 11y ago

   That's true but kind of misses the point. I'm not worried about my machine using this. Hell, I don't even use Windows. I'm worried about the zillions of people who do use Windows and who will thoughtlessly enable this be