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RE: US interested in Aussie 'zombie' code

DS-Solutions 29th Jun 2010

I dont' like it, while it seems cool in theory I think it's too intrusive, instead why not make it required to have an active and updated virus protection suite running before allowing internet access. I think that would one force everyone to get a suite and two reduce the overall cost of virus protection software for everyone since every pc will have to pay for it.

I would go as far as adding the 1 year cost of virus scanning software as part of the pc package and informing consumers about the rules regarding their use. For users to don't comply then you can check their machines for Zombies and such.

From my experience it's the people who know the least about these things that are most at risk and most likely to have something on their machine they don't know about until it's Bluescreen time.