Re: The home user problem returns

[jseymour () linxnet com (Jim Seymour)]

Mason Schmitt <mason () schmitt ca> wrote:
>
[snip]
> As has been pointed out on this list many times and even in this thread,
> the average home user does not have the knowledge or resources to really
> be responsible for the actions of their computers or those using them
> for their own nefarious purposes.
[snip]

So?  They're still responsible for their own property.  If I go out and
buy a firearm or automobile, fail to obtain adequate instruction in its
safe use, and subsequently create mayhem with it, will I be excused
from penalty because I didn't know what I was doing?  I think not.

That being said: ISPs *could* somewhat mitigate against the clueless at
the DSL/cable modem, if they wanted to.

Jim
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