Stupid server semantic argument

Paul Lussier p.lussier at comcast.net
Wed Jun 20 15:39:12 EDT 2007


VirginSnow at vfemail.net writes:

> Suppose I'm Happy Windoze User wanting to check my McOutlook Address
> and Contact Folder from the road, and I want to RDC to my XP box so I
> can run the iPod conduit or whatever for it.  It's my personal
> machine, my personal credentials, and (supposedly) locked-down from
> access by anyone else.  Are you saying they won't help me with this?
> Accessing my own computer remotely?  Are they really THAT Nazi about
> which side of the CPE my butt is located?

In a word: YES.

Accessing your box from any location other than the LAN to which the
cable modem is connected is prohibited by the ToS.

How many different ways can Ben explain this before it sinks in?
Go read the ToS.  It's very clearly written.
-- 
Seeya,
Paul


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