Analysis from a JHU CS Prof

Thu Sep 13 17:21:37 UTC 2001

At 02:43 PM 9/12/2001, you wrote:

>Many really small regional airports allow you to board without going through
>metal detectors/bag x-rays. Once you get off the plane at the
>destination(larger airport) you're behind the "secure" zone, and can also
>board another flight without going through one.

Even larger airports have lax security.  I had a warranty contract to 
repair on a case-by-case some 'Net access kiosks at Norfolk International 
(VA) near the gates and never had to produce a work order or any other 
proof of who I was or what I was doing there.  Just told the security 
folks, "I'm supposed to work on those" and pointed down the hall.  And 
there I went, large black bag and all...

Dean Robb
www.PC-Easy-va.com
On-site computer services
Member, ICANN At Large