China might have already beaten them to it. The difference is that the US will build its botnet using its own machines, without the need for intruding on other internet machines. China on the otherhand might have been letting loose its cyberdogs of war and infecting countless unsuspecting machines to become a part of its offensive botnet. I just hope its not too late. http://www.afji.com/2008/05/3375884/ -- Part-time SysAd, full-time Dad, part-time netNinja CNS, ACFE, FOSS Advocate and Consultant Registered Linux User #400165 http://baudizm.blogsome.com http://linuxblazon.wordpress.com