What is LINX and LONAP?
LINX is the London Independent Network eXchange. It’s a sizeable peering point for ISPs to talk to each other – most of the UK Internet traffic goes through this switch, which is based in Telehouse Docklands (London). LONAP is a privately-run alternative to LINX, for smaller ISPs. 3.6.3. Are there any Internet-connected outdials in the UK? Yes, but with local calls not being free in the UK these are obviously not made public. 3.7. RM Network Hacking Section 4: Legalities 4.0.1. What is and isn’t illegal? (Disclaimer: I’m not a legal boff…) Unauthorised computer access (or simply attempting it) is now illegal under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. The Act is being updated at the time of writing (presumably to CMA ’98). Telecom law is less specific, in general defrauding an phone company is illegal, connecting un-approved devices to a BT network is ‘unlawful’ and ‘prohibited’. I am unsure whether this includes sending tones from a hand-held dial or personal-stereo. Using BT test codes may
