Looking for ISP, again

[James Knott]

Ian Zimmerman wrote:
> Now considering Rogers ...
> 
> Can Rogers customers here comment on this part of their web site
> (http://www.shoprogers.com/Store/Cable/InternetContent/information.asp):
> 
> Security
> Enjoy peace of mind with email virus and SPAM protection, desktop
> anti-virus, pop-up blocker, anti-spyware, parental controls and
> firewall protection. They all work together to help keep your Internet
> experience worry free.
> <<
> 
> Obviously most or all of this is undesirable.  So:
> is it on by default?
> if yes, can it be disabled from Linux (and without Flash or other web
> abuse plugins)?

Some of that stuff, such as desktop antivirus, is for download to
Windows boxes.  However, the on-line spam filtering is configurable with
any browser and can be turned off.
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