Instead of focusing on the speculative theories on how Microsoft can use this in its attempt for work domination, let's look at the facts:
1. This is free. It's stated in the IETF draft and the licensing agreement. If Microsoft starts charging you, you can sue them for breach of contract.
2. Spam is a huge problem in many aspects. Microsoft is one of the most powerful forces in the software industry and is providing a way to help alleviate the spam problem.
3. It is compatible with open source applications (including sendmail). All they ask is for you to put a disclaimer if you distribute the source code that says "this part of the code is patented by Microsoft". When was attributing the author a major problem?
If you just don't want to use a solution to a major problem just because it comes from Microsoft, even though it's quite obviously free to use and distribute as long as you put a small disclaimer in the source cord...you're a moron (imho). Scrutiny is good. Speculation in the process of scrutiny process is good. Speculation for the sake of moving your personal agenda (as opposed to the needs of the internet community) is moronic and selfish (imho).
If everyone that reads this article can agree that there is a problem with spam, this a step forward and solving the problem (and is free to use and distribute), and pledges their support today...won't that be great and historic day for the internet community...even if your not a huge fan of Microsoft Corporation?
MrJohnnyG
Slashdot Mirror
Instead of focusing on the speculative theories on how Microsoft can use this in its attempt for work domination, let's look at the facts: 1. This is free. It's stated in the IETF draft and the licensing agreement. If Microsoft starts charging you, you can sue them for breach of contract. 2. Spam is a huge problem in many aspects. Microsoft is one of the most powerful forces in the software industry and is providing a way to help alleviate the spam problem. 3. It is compatible with open source applications (including sendmail). All they ask is for you to put a disclaimer if you distribute the source code that says "this part of the code is patented by Microsoft". When was attributing the author a major problem? If you just don't want to use a solution to a major problem just because it comes from Microsoft, even though it's quite obviously free to use and distribute as long as you put a small disclaimer in the source cord...you're a moron (imho). Scrutiny is good. Speculation in the process of scrutiny process is good. Speculation for the sake of moving your personal agenda (as opposed to the needs of the internet community) is moronic and selfish (imho). If everyone that reads this article can agree that there is a problem with spam, this a step forward and solving the problem (and is free to use and distribute), and pledges their support today...won't that be great and historic day for the internet community...even if your not a huge fan of Microsoft Corporation? MrJohnnyG