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Re: [TLS] Request for review: Next Protocol Negotiation Extension

Michael D'Errico <mike-list@pobox.com> Thu, 19 August 2010 17:12 UTC

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Subject: Re: [TLS] Request for review: Next Protocol Negotiation Extension
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Marsh Ray wrote:
> 
> I believe there have been cases of large 
> companies adding complexity to interfaces in an attempt to put others at 
> a relative disadvantage or even to kill an open standard by making it 
> unimplementable.

Yes, it is called "Embrace and Extend" and that has popped up on my radar
as well.  Google has stated its policy is "Don't be Evil" so I'm open to
other explanations but will remain skeptical.

Mike

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