http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/08/22/hotel_hacking_reloaded/

Wicked...

During a stay in a hotel belonging to an unnamed worldwide chain, a SecureTest staffer paid for internet connectivity. He found TCP port 5001 open on the in-room IP enabled TV providing the service. Connecting to this port a full TV maintenance menu was displayed over which it was possible to carry out test procedures, change channels or turn the TV on and off.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4717417.stm

This is not a new idea, but it raises the question: Is it cheaper to obtain an illegal copy of Windoze, install, try to update, fill in the online form and then get a discounted but legal version???

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321CD7A2-6A57-4C57-A8BD-DBF62EDA9671&displaylang=en

Anyone want to give it a try, see how they've done? Still in Beta but a step in the right direction...