Brian Dickson said:
I think there are a number of issues concerning the definition of "NEW".
Perhaps the only one to which most will agree is a square-one startup, with no pre-existing hardware, software, or address space.
Sorry, but I *don't* agree. Put cynically (and I know that the people proposing this aren't being cynical), this says: The people in the business right now are introducing a rule that places new entrants at a disadvantage. This will prevent them from competing on an equal footing. This is called a "cartel" in most places, and is illegal in several countries (including the UK and, I believe, all of the EU) unless it can be specifically justified. -- Clive D.W. Feather | Work: <clive@demon.net> | Tel: +44 20 8371 1138 Internet Expert | Home: <clive@davros.org> | Fax: +44 20 8371 1037 Demon Internet | WWW: http://www.davros.org | DFax: +44 20 8371 4037 Thus plc | | Mobile: +44 7973 377646