[ale] OT - car sec - Was wireless at Starbucks

[Mike Harrison]

> There are plenty of ways to prevent the accidental starting of the 
> engine that doesn't rely on a semi-unique cut piece of metal and/or a 
> UID keyfob or chip in/on the key.  Otherwise, we'd all use a universal 
> key like a straight metal flat pin (like a screwdriver).  Some folks on 
> this list might be familiar with this alternative.  ;c)

Watched a mechanic jump my '03 F150 by just knowing which relays to jumper 
under the hood.. Steering wheel was still locked, but he proved a point, 
cause a long metal pole and some body weight will break the steering wheel 
lock pin.

And to be ontopic: The computer shop next to my office (Titan Systems) has 
seen a rash of drive-by home network trashing. ie: they drive by, hook on, 
grab what they can and trash what they can.. Not sure what the whole 
agenda is.. but it's made a mess in a ritzy neighborhood.

There are good reasons I treat my home network as hostile.. and run Linux
on -almost- everything.