Quote by Eric Allman

This is like the telephone problem - no one wants to have the first one. But we are seeing a lot of people who want some sort of technology to solve the spam problem.

This is like the telephone problem - no one wants to have th

Summary

This quote highlights the common phenomenon of reluctance to adopt a new technology or solution until it is proven effective. Drawing a comparison to the telephone problem, referring to the hesitation people initially had towards being the first ones to use telephones, the quote emphasizes that similar reservations exist regarding finding a solution for the issue of spam. Despite this hesitation, the quote suggests that many individuals express a desire for technology to address the spam problem, indicating the widespread need for an effective solution to combat unwanted messages.

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By Eric Allman

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