Re: [exim] Fw: Exim, GPL, and IPR

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Auteur: Adrian Phillips
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Sujet: Re: [exim] Fw: Exim, GPL, and IPR
>>>>> "Richard" == Richard Welty <rwelty@???> writes:

    Richard> unless M$ backs down, i am under the impression that
    Richard> sender id ain't going into sendmail. if it doesn't go
    Richard> into sendmail, i can't see sender id ever reaching
    Richard> critical mass.


    >> Please check the MARID archives but I'm under the impression
    >> that this is no longer the case.


    Richard> could be, although it still causes problems. i did go
    Richard> read the opinions in the message archive you cited in
    Richard> another posting, and the actual truth is between what i
    Richard> posted and what another posted: anyone who distributes or
    Richard> redistributes sender id is required to register. thus,
    Richard> even if sendmail bites the bullet and implements, any OS
    Richard> distribution that includes sendmail will need to
    Richard> register. i can't speak for any of them, but i'll wager


Ah, yes, that is a possible (and large) problem as far as widespread
adoption of a (patent encumbered) sender-id solution. Anyway, this is
OT for this list so I'll shut up now.

Sincerely,

Adrian Phillips

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