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Originally Posted by HarryT
Do you know of any device that will automatically connect to an unknown WiFi connection without asking first? I don't.
Doesn't the old adage "ignorance of the law is no excuse" apply here? If you break the law you break it; to the best of my knowledge, "willful intent" is not a requirement for prosecution or conviction.
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Kindle does connect to open WiFi networks without asking. I had my Kindle 3 out at the pub, and the little WiFi icon switched on automatically and I settled a friendly wager with a quick wikipedia search. Only later did I wonder why it didn't verify that I wished to connect to a new network.
When I used my K3 at the library, I had to manually select the access point in settings. Even though the library access point is unencrypted, you still have to click the "Yes, I'll be good" button before using it, so Kindle didn't automatically join there.