IETF:
I am writing to inform you that I am strongly opposed to the proposed
TLS Authorization standard. The standard is encumbered by a patent from
RedPhone Security which could endanger the ability of developers to
create programs that use this proposed standard. While RedPhone has
issued a license allowing implementation of the standard, they still
threaden to sue anyone who uses it. Please, before you approve this
standard, consider the implications for software developers and users.
Choose standards that are accesible to everyone, not just individuals
approved by RedPhone. I ask that you reject this proposal until RedPhone
agrees to grant a royalty-free license for all users.
Thank you,
Ben Weissmann
GNU Webmaster
benw@xxxxxxx
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