I had one of these growing up too and it was one of my favourite toys. There are lots of opportunities to experiment by modifying the suggested experiments with changing resistance values and inputs and outputs.

The option to install Linux is removed in the new 3.0 firmware.

The new 3.0 firmware is required to play online.

Old owners have the "option" of retaining the ability to install Linux, or giving up the ability to play any games online.

That's all fine and dandy if the attacker/zombie is under the jurisdiction of the Australia government, but what if it is not? Is the insurance company really going to step into your shoes and chase someone halfway across the world to get a judgment and enforce it? What if you don't have a cause of action against the attacker/zombie in the foreign jurisdiction? Ironically, the effect of your proposed law would be to protect foreign victims of Australian attackers. I guess what you are proposing is some sort of multi-national treaty whereby all signatories of the treaty would enact similar legislation to force internet users to take liability for the actions of their computers. Good luck!

A fake piece of moon rock isn't exactly the most thoughtful gift.

The ambassador should have given something like a collection of classic American music on cassette tape.