I know, I know, it's a beaten-to-death subject, but there are many valid commercial offers to many interested parties. Spam made all this marketing mess.
We need to purify email, by means of a new protocol (another beaten-to-deatch subject)...
Have you already checked EmailXT (http://www.emailxt.com/)? It's a protocol that promotes a simple transition path from the current email system, removes unsolicited bulk email (spam/viruses ) from existence, and adds new features like, for instance, easy removal from mailing lists.
However it still has a long path to go (alpha stage, buggy prototype), but it's real and it's promising. My opinion, of course...
(I have replied to another poster below, but here it goes again on a different perspective)
It is a new standard proposal from an independent group. No corporate obscure agendas here.
And it is not vaporware: There is already a bare-bones prototype demonstrating the concept. The beauty of the concept IMHO is that it is compatible with the current MTA infrastructure so you can just install the EmailXT client and start using it right away, even with your current spam-stuffed email address.
Two persons are enough to make EmailXT usable. No "chicken and egg" problem here. Just pick a friend and test it together. As more people and their networks join together, old email phases out; spam buyers will be forced to switch to the spam-free EmailXT system; spammers money dries out and mass spamming activity stops; mail server congestions end and maintenance costs goes down; peace of mind returns...
I know, I know. A very pretty scenario but certainly achievable through EmailXT.
Yes, I agree that email in its current incarnation is pretty dead by now.
We need a new email. But we all know about the huge inertia surrouding email changes. To avoid being trapped in the email change inertia, we need a new system that:
- Can still use the current email infrastructure - Does not require cooperation from everybody at once in order to be usable/useful
The protocol that can achieve this is EmailXT (http://www.emailxt.com/). It offers a seamless transition path from the current to the new system, even on the same mailbox. It adds new features to email, defeats most spam, viruses and phishing, and pretty much returns mailbox control to you.
However,
- Still in pre-alpha specification phase - Bare-bones, buggy-prototype client application available - No public protocol specification available, although claimed as a free, public protocol.
But I still see much promise in it, judging from my (rather limited) tests. We will have to wait and see if it reaches critical mass. For now it needs word-of-mouth. If you like it and want to make it grow tell your friends about it (actually that's what I am doing!)...
I am collaborating with the Zorean team on the EmailXT project, a new protocol for email that, among other things, allows everyone to switch to the new system at their own pace: you don't need to wait for the whole world to switch before you can use it. You need, of course, at least another EmailXT user to correspond;) It's not a painless transition as you might have imagined, as you'll have to use two email clients during the transition phase. But you can use both clients on the same email address.
EmailXT features seamless encryption and compression, self-updatable address books, tasks and events, no spam and viruses (ie. no way to perform unauthorized bulk emailing), file sharing, among others. Read more at the site. Warning : Pre-Alpha stage.
Ah, and EmailXT is an open, patent-free protocol. The first specification draft will be published before the end of the month...
Sorry for the plug, but I guess I'm still on topic.
We all know that the inertia surrounding SMTP is too big. Realistically we won't be able to change SMTP. It would require cooperation from everyone at once.
I suggest to check EmailXT. It's a new open protocol proposal, led by geeks, not by any obscure corporate agenda or government body.
It does not require cooperation from everybody at once, defeats spam and virus spreading, adds privacy and control over your mailbox. Check the site for other features. If you want to switch to EmailXT, you just need to install and use a compatible email client.
Go to http://www.emailxt.com/ . If we start supporting it, it would be a viable alternative with a future.
It is a broken protocol, created in an "innocent" era. And the current system truly has a lot of inertia, but it can be easily replaced, actually. You just need to add another protocol layer on top of the existing one. It would remain compatible with the current system (therefore no inertia problem) but would eliminate email's current problems...
Solution: EmailXT http://www.emailxt.com/. It builds on top of current email, you can use it on any current email address, prevents unauthorized bulk emailing (spam and viruses), is based on relationships and trust levels, allows self-updating address books, and more.
Ah, and you don't need the whole world to adopt it. You and another peer is enough. I tried it and it worked.
I really love this system and I would like to see more support on it. It's giving its first steps though, so I guess it will take some time for us to see some measurable progress...
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... actually getting rid of spam...
I know, I know, it's a beaten-to-death subject, but there are many valid commercial offers to many interested parties. Spam made all this marketing mess.
We need to purify email, by means of a new protocol (another beaten-to-deatch subject)...
Have you already checked EmailXT (http://www.emailxt.com/)? It's a protocol that promotes a simple transition path from the current email system, removes unsolicited bulk email (spam/viruses ) from existence, and adds new features like, for instance, easy removal from mailing lists.
However it still has a long path to go (alpha stage, buggy prototype), but it's real and it's promising. My opinion, of course...
Check EmailXT (http://www.emailxt.com/).
(I have replied to another poster below, but here it goes again on a different perspective)
It is a new standard proposal from an independent group. No corporate obscure agendas here.
And it is not vaporware: There is already a bare-bones prototype demonstrating the concept. The beauty of the concept IMHO is that it is compatible with the current MTA infrastructure so you can just install the EmailXT client and start using it right away, even with your current spam-stuffed email address.
Two persons are enough to make EmailXT usable. No "chicken and egg" problem here. Just pick a friend and test it together. As more people and their networks join together, old email phases out; spam buyers will be forced to switch to the spam-free EmailXT system; spammers money dries out and mass spamming activity stops; mail server congestions end and maintenance costs goes down; peace of mind returns...
I know, I know. A very pretty scenario but certainly achievable through EmailXT.
My 0.02c.
Yes, I agree that email in its current incarnation is pretty dead by now.
We need a new email. But we all know about the huge inertia surrouding email changes. To avoid being trapped in the email change inertia, we need a new system that:
- Can still use the current email infrastructure
- Does not require cooperation from everybody at once in order to be usable/useful
The protocol that can achieve this is EmailXT (http://www.emailxt.com/). It offers a seamless transition path from the current to the new system, even on the same mailbox. It adds new features to email, defeats most spam, viruses and phishing, and pretty much returns mailbox control to you.
However,
- Still in pre-alpha specification phase
- Bare-bones, buggy-prototype client application available
- No public protocol specification available, although claimed as a free, public protocol.
But I still see much promise in it, judging from my (rather limited) tests. We will have to wait and see if it reaches critical mass. For now it needs word-of-mouth. If you like it and want to make it grow tell your friends about it (actually that's what I am doing!)...
I am collaborating with the Zorean team on the EmailXT project, a new protocol for email that, among other things, allows everyone to switch to the new system at their own pace: you don't need to wait for the whole world to switch before you can use it. You need, of course, at least another EmailXT user to correspond ;) It's not a painless transition as you might have imagined, as you'll have to use two email clients during the transition phase. But you can use both clients on the same email address.
EmailXT features seamless encryption and compression, self-updatable address books, tasks and events, no spam and viruses (ie. no way to perform unauthorized bulk emailing), file sharing, among others. Read more at the site. Warning : Pre-Alpha stage.
Ah, and EmailXT is an open, patent-free protocol. The first specification draft will be published before the end of the month...
Sorry for the plug, but I guess I'm still on topic.
We all know that the inertia surrounding SMTP is too big. Realistically we won't be able to change SMTP. It would require cooperation from everyone at once.
I suggest to check EmailXT. It's a new open protocol proposal, led by geeks, not by any obscure corporate agenda or government body.
It does not require cooperation from everybody at once, defeats spam and virus spreading, adds privacy and control over your mailbox. Check the site for other features. If you want to switch to EmailXT, you just need to install and use a compatible email client.
Go to http://www.emailxt.com/ . If we start supporting it, it would be a viable alternative with a future.
It is a broken protocol, created in an "innocent" era. And the current system truly has a lot of inertia, but it can be easily replaced, actually. You just need to add another protocol layer on top of the existing one. It would remain compatible with the current system (therefore no inertia problem) but would eliminate email's current problems... Solution: EmailXT http://www.emailxt.com/. It builds on top of current email, you can use it on any current email address, prevents unauthorized bulk emailing (spam and viruses), is based on relationships and trust levels, allows self-updating address books, and more. Ah, and you don't need the whole world to adopt it. You and another peer is enough. I tried it and it worked. I really love this system and I would like to see more support on it. It's giving its first steps though, so I guess it will take some time for us to see some measurable progress...