License to Surf, Take Two

Posted by michael on Friday September 12, 2003 @03:22PM from the do-you-know-how-fast-you-were-going,-sir? dept.

NaugaHunter writes "A story on Yahoo asks Should [a] License Be Required to Go Online? It appears to be suggested by Bruce Schneier, chief technology officer for Counterpane Internet Security Inc. 'It could be a four-year college degree, a one-month course. It might be a good idea.' The story also details efforts of some schools from simple orientation to threats of fines for spreading viruses, and questions exactly who would be responsible for keeping track of who is and isn't licensed." Not a new idea, but one that's going to keep coming up. Update: 09/13 18:11 GMT by M : Bruce Schneier notes that he isn't in favor of computer licenses.

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Our Own Network by Heem · 2003-09-12 15:37 · Score: 5, Funny

When we, the technologicaly elite, make our OWN network, based on encrypted tunnels on the existing infrastructure - then we can choose what level of certification is required to interact with peers.

I'm serious.

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Re:Can we by Shadestalker · 2003-09-12 15:45 · Score: 5, Funny

I was going to rebut, but my ride is here - gotta go before he starts flinging feces at the neighbors.