So I guess this rules out checking my e-mail in front of Panera anymore.
But seriously - a five year sentence for using what is billed as a "free" service to begin with? Shouldn't there be some burden on the coffee shop to password protect their service to customers only?
How did this man break any law? Computer network "hacking"? Is it "hacking" to use a free signal that is unprotected and within range of where I am?
Admittedly he chose not to fight the charge and got off with a $400 fine. But I for one would hate to see this become enforceable precedent.
And if it does - then I'm guilty of about a gazillion dollars worth of fines...