MY IPS system has been warning me of regular - time initiated http messages to www.kde.org. These messages are auto sent 24/7 even by idle Workstations. I cannot test a gnome desktop, however I think they may not be auto sent. http://users.tpg.com.au/adslmi38/linux/kde04_Jul_17_2007_14_36_32.pdf Does anyone know 1. Their purpose 2. What is in the self initiated http traffic. NB These messages are not looking for updates as their appears no functional ability to download only KDE updates. Update messages ARE self initiated at a designated time, however these messages are sent every 2 then 8 minutes 24/7. Any Ideas. P.S Please refrain from using the expression "digital Rights Messages" as this is not licensed software per say (sorry no acute symbol) See attached report for a 30 day period. Many thanks and Hi to all - have been away for a long time Scott P.S.S Please ignore this message if the attachment gets stripped as I will reformat another.