1993-10-10 - Re: PHONE PRIVACY

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From: Matthew J Ghio <mg5n+@andrew.cmu.edu>
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
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UTC Datetime: 1993-10-10 18:46:05 UTC
Raw Date: Sun, 10 Oct 93 11:46:05 PDT

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From: Matthew J Ghio <mg5n+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 93 11:46:05 PDT
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Re: PHONE PRIVACY
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> Re. wiring two payphone lines together: uh, NO.  From a practical
> standpoint, it will probably drop trouble cards at the CO.  From a
> legal standpoint, it's theft of service, and especially with red boxes etc.;
> again, a dumb place to make your stand in court.  

Well, the suggestion wasn't meant to be taken all too seriously; note
the smiley face. :)

(Altho I wouldn't be too surprised if someone has actually tried it -
you never know...)





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