Open system are Illegal (was net.views -- which vendor is the most open?)

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From: J. D. McDonald
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1992 14:44

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In article <1992Sep11.070009.22079@u.washington.edu> 
    The attributions are so messed up, who cares??? 

>>
>>      What *IS* an "Open System"??

Its a computer with the case off, of course. In most cases in the US 
such a system invites nasty visits both from the "FCC Part 15 police" 
and your neighbors, you know, the ones carrying shotguns because their
TV picture is all messed up.


Doug McDonald

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