Scott: >> it would require either [1] paying royalties to the guy that bought the patent, or [2] challenging the patent. <<
Actually - NO. The preferred (3rd) option is to obtain a limited, but FREE license (or a $1.00 or other minimal fee) license to use the patented methods. The terms of the license are not disclosed - but THEY can show that the patent is being recognized (by citing another licensee -> you) and THEY are doing the "right thing" by not stifling spam-fighting. Don't assume that every license must cost money (in this early stage). They may want to go after the BIG guys with the big money and want to garner support of the small guys. Best Regards Andy Schmidt H&M Systems Software, Inc. 600 East Crescent Avenue, Suite 203 Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458-1846 Phone: +1 201 934-3414 x20 (Business) Fax: +1 201 934-9206 http://www.HM-Software.com/ --- [This E-mail was scanned for viruses by Declude Virus (http://www.declude.com)] --- This E-mail came from the Declude.JunkMail mailing list. To unsubscribe, just send an E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], and type "unsubscribe Declude.JunkMail". The archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com.
