Apache Rejects Sender ID

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Posted by michael on Thursday September 2, 2004 @04:43AM from the poison-pill dept.

hexene writes "In an open letter to the IETF MARID Working Group, the Apache Software Foundation has rejected the patent-encumbered Sender ID specification. This means no Sender ID support for SpamAssassin, Apache JAMES, etc. They state that the current license is generally incompatible with open source, and contrary to the practice of open Internet standards."

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Fuckin Hippies.... by Anonymous Coward · 2004-09-02 04:44 · Score: -1, Offtopic

If it ain't free it sux!!!
What to do with dogs by Anonymous Coward · 2004-09-02 04:45 · Score: -1, Offtopic

The gnaa/ecfa would like you to destroy them because they burn our energy without serving a real purpose.
Turnabout by MikeMacK · 2004-09-02 04:47 · Score: -1, Offtopic

We believe the current license is generally incompatible with open source, contrary to the practice of open Internet standards, and specifically incompatible with the Apache License 2.0.
While not exactly the same issue, wasn't MS complaining about Apple not "opening" the iPod format for them to use with their music site?
Re:First Post! by Anonymous Coward · 2004-09-02 04:48 · Score: -1, Offtopic

I'm getting so sick of this. Why can't we just decide on a method of getting rid of spam and stick to it? I recently registered a domain name, and the mailbox was full of spam THE VERY FIRST TIME I checked my email. I hadn't given the new email addy out to anyone yet. When are government bodies going to wake up and realize that we have a serious issue on our hands?

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Free iPods!
Free Flatscreens

Wired says Its legit...

Giving away GMail invites to the first 6 people to sign up and complete an offer. I recommend the Blockbuster offer, its instant credit, and the offer is actually worthwhile.
Re:First Post! by Anonymous Coward · 2004-09-02 04:58 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Well.. I don't consider doing that anywhere close to the same thing as spam. I'm 1 person away from getting a free iPod, and you choose to read slashdot. Reading slashdot just kinda implies all the trolls, flamebait, and spam that goes along with it. Besides, someone will be along to mod me down shortly I'm sure.
Re:First Post! by Seth+Finklestein · 2004-09-02 05:00 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Your links don't work. I'd recommend:

http://www.freeipods.com/?ref=sethf
http://www.freeflatscreens.com/?ref=sethf

The proceeds from clicking these links go directly to help worthy causes.

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I'm not Seth Finkelstein. I still speak the truth.
Re:First Post! by Anonymous Coward · 2004-09-02 05:01 · Score: -1, Offtopic

MOD DONW NOW!!!
Parent is nothing but a "free ipod" linker.
Re:First Post! by Anonymous Coward · 2004-09-02 05:13 · Score: -1, Offtopic

ROFL... Actually, the domain is my first & last name.com. I kinda odd though still.

For those wondering, that has to have been the most successful freeipod post ever. Netted 10 people for freeipods.com and 3 people for freeflatscreens.com until it got modded down to -1.

Sorry for spamming slashdot... I'm just 1 person away from getting a free iPod and I'm desperate. :P
What to do with the Parent Post's Mom? by Anonymous Coward · 2004-09-02 05:21 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Fuck her cunt with a dog's dick until she gets pregnant with a puppy.