Block a user from using so much bandwidth

Ok, I want to block users, namely bots, from slowing down my server. I am looking for a script that will stop them from gaining access if they use up x amount of bandwidth within x seconds. Is this doable?

Asked in: Website Programming & Design | Opened on: April 11th, 2008

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