Patented TLS authorization technology

From: Robert Strandh <strandh at labri.fr>
To: ietf at ietf.org
Cc: campaigns at fsf.org
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 07:06:33 +0100

Dear task force,

It has come to my knowledge that you are considering approving the
use of patented technology for TLS authorization.  

I think this is a bad idea, as it would make it impossible to legally
write free software for such authorization. 

I seriously hope you will eliminate patented technology for this and
other aspects of Internet communication. 

Sincerely,
-- 
Robert Strandh

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