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DE-SPAMMER [1 record]

Record 1 2008-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

The problem, as de-spammer Chris Lewis saw it, was that while major Internet service providers already keep their systems relatively spam free through filters, other smaller ISPs simply relied on the spam cancellers, making no effort to cut back the relentless flow of junk.

CONT

De-spammers spent part of each day cancelling messages on the Internet's bulletin board system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Internet y telemática
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