[plug] Easymail

[Oliver White]

It's wise to remember that Telstra and Microsoft are in bed together, the
better soloution may not win.

For instance, Bigpond apparently runs *everything* on NT. It's going to
cost them big time before they get their act together. That said, it's
worth giving them a chance to work with us, before we embarress them by
doing the job better. ;-)

David Buddrige wrote:

> Bill McPherson wrote:
>
> > Hi David and All
> >
> > Where should e start to implement your suggestions  regards Bill
>
> I'd start by emailing feedback at telstra.easymail.com.au and requesting
> that they release the spec's.  Outline the following reasons why they
> should release the protocol so we can write a linux client for it.  The
> reasons I would provide for their doing so are:
>
> 1. A Linux client would generate revenue for them (By enabling more
> customers to use the service).
> 2. A Linux client would cost them nothing (the Linux community would put
> it together as Open Source Software).
> 3. There is no useful gain by having the protocol hidden.  (It's not
> like they're selling the product).
>
> Also suggest that they releasing their Client as an Open Source Software
> Product.
>
> Benefits to them:
>
> 1. Free debugging.
> 2. Kudos with Large part of IT community (see Linux).
> 3. No loss to their business.
> 4. Increased use of their product which means $$ to them.
>
> If anyone has skills + equipment to obtain packet dumps of the data
> transmitted that others could analyse this would be an excellent
> starting point for coding a client regardless of what Telstra say.  Just
> put a note out after you've got any info and either:
>
> 1. Post it on your web-site and let us know or
> 2. Send it to me, and I'll put it on my own web-site.
>
> That's my $0.02 anyway... 8-)
>
> Cheers all
>
> David Buddrige... 8-)