Re: readnotify.com

>         IF so isn't that a violation of the computer use and abuse (or however
> it's phrased) act?  And IF so why hasn't anyone done anything about 'em?

Are you referring to CFAA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act) ? If so,
ReadNotify is not voilating anything in CFAA, since they are "NOT 
attacking any computer connected to the internet".

>         I mean in order for 'em to do some of the things that they claim that 
> they
> can do, they'd have to install software on another person's computer
> WITHOUT that person's knowledge, or permission.
No software installation required. They are just adding a Javascript
to the email.

>         What steps can the average computer user do from home to block 'em?
Use pine (mail reader) and lynx (web browser)

--
Saqib Ali, CISSP
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"I fear, if I rebel against my Lord, the retribution of an Awful Day
(The Day of Resurrection)" Al-Quran 6:15

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