I am writing to ask you not to approve the proposed patent-encumbered standard for TLS authorization. To do so would fly in the face of the IETF's fundamental commitment to openness. It would weaken not just the standard itself, but the IETF's authority in this sphere. At a time when there is increasing awareness of the importance of supporting truly open standards that can be implemented by anybody without recourse to licensing, it would be a truly retrograde step to allow this patent-encumbered standard to be approved. I urge the IETF to send a strong signal in support of open standards by rejecting the proposal. - Zaine Ridling, PhD Access Foundation _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf