Maybe not directly related – maybe so …
I just seen a news article stating that several very high ranking officials (John Kerry, Tom Daschle, Orrin Hatch,, Bill Frist, etc) are working on legistlation that would require internet access to be installed in all new homes, apartments, etc …
So it appears they want you on the internet for some reason – the way I see it is if they want you there they must believe they have or will have something to gain by it in the future.