From: "Mark Hessey" 


"Robert Comer"  wrote in message
news:4013e9b9$1{at}w3.nls.net...
> > Well, I'm sure the acts are unethical, but whether they're illegal is
> > another matter.
>
> No, it's illegal to hack a computer right now.....

As I read it, there was no hacking going on, at least from the perspective
of illegal outside access, they shared the server and the directory was
available to any who called it up. But, that's a minor point anyway, we
agree:

> >Regardless all parties aware of, or involved in the access
> > should be penalized.
>
> At least we agree on that. 
>
> >However, it is also possible that someone using the
> > information is/was entirely unaware of the nature of the source.
>
> Possibly, but not real likely.

Actually, it would be fairly likely. The staffer that actually accessed the
information wouldn't likely be shouting from the tree tops where he got
their info, so the further removed from him the less likely the original
source would be known to subsequent recipients.

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