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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 6, 2001 (September 4, 2001)

ESOFT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

00-23527
(Commission File No.)

84-0938960
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

295 Interlocken Boulevard, Suite 500
Broomfield, Colorado 80021
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 444-1600

Item 5. Other Events.

On September 4, 2001, eSoft, Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7. Exhibits.

99.1

Press Release, dated as of September 4, 2001, entitled "eSoft Authorizes Common Stock Repurchase Program."

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		ESOFT, INC.
Dated: September 6, 2001		By:	/s/ JEFFREY FINN Jeffrey Finn President & Chief Executive Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

99.1

Press Release, dated as of September 4, 2001, entitled "eSoft Authorizes Common Stock Repurchase Program."

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Item 5. Other Events.

Item 7. Exhibits.

SIGNATURE
INDEX TO EXHIBITS

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