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"Brian O" wrote:

"john smith" wrote in message
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In article , John T
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This has been a recurring topic with no clear answers.

I say, hoof it over to the hilton. They have wireless for their guests.
There is no sign on page, but I have no idea what their range is.

And someone will be sitting there with their laptop watching everything
streaming by in the ether. Google "ethereal" for more information. :-))
Beware of ARP cache poisoning, also.
Never use any program which transmits any of your passwords over an open
wireless network.

Why would you not want to use any programs that transmits any passwords?
They are just as encrypted as they would be over a landline or dsl
connection.

Unless you are logging into a private VPN service through the open wifi
connection they are not. Beware of the man-in-the-middle!