--- ge@linuxbox.org wrote: From: Gadi Evron <ge@linuxbox.org> http://www.zdnet.com.au/make-zombie-code-mandatory-govt-report-339304001.htm "A government report into cybercrime has recommended that internet service providers (ISPs) force customers to use antivirus and firewall software or risk being disconnected. security <snip> ---------------------------------------- This is being discussed extensively on AUSNOG and is but one link in a long chain of gov't trying to control the internet there with little realization of how ineffective the proposals are. Seems to be politicians playing to a certain part of the populace so votes can be obtained. scott