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. ---George George Georgalis cell: +31(0)6 5554 6861 mess: +1 888 742 3148 email: george@xxxxxxxxx Hansenstraat 101 2316 BG Leiden Netherlands USA address (for sale/rent): Physical: 84 Canal Rd, Granby, CT 06035 Alternate: PO Box 903 Granby, CT 06035 -- George Georgalis, Information System Specialist <IXOYE>< _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf