Interesting post on the computer discussion site (Slashdot) raises some significant questions about software installed by cable personnel. Here is entry in its completely Posted by Cliff on Monday October 28, @08:33AM from fishy-practices dept. {e} N0. Asks: "Cable guy came over to install cable modem at my Dad's house. As I watched him do his stuff I noticed he was installing something called Broad jump Client Foundation. I know you do not require software for a cable modem to work so I asked if it was essential.