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From: cramer@athens.iex.com (Bill Cramer)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: Wargames Dialer
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Date: 6 Feb 89 14:07:09 GMT
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< [ misc comments about a Wargames-like autodialer ] > 

In regards to the automatic dialing program which searches for modems:

In Texas (and I'm sure other states), the Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
prohibits the use of random or incremental dialing systems.  Even automated
telemarketing dialers must be licensed and obey some fairly significant
restrictions on when they dial, the numbers they dial, and the nature of their 
message.  

Although I don't claim to have a firm grip on the Law, I suspect that the 
same laws apply to a program which randomly looks for modem response.  Before
you do something you may regret, have a chat with the phone company.

Bill Cramer
IEX Corporation
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