palegray.net writes "SORBS, a well-known email blocklist provider, has reportedly been sold for $451k. Early reports indicate an acquisition by GFI, a company specializing in various communications services. In recent years, SORBS has been the target of... ...full story at slashdot
from slashdot on Wed, Nov 04 2009
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| 06 Nov 09 |
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Controversial email blocklist SORBS sold » the register (uk) GFI confirms purchase of reputation service GFI Software has confirmed the purchase of sometimes controversial spam blocklist provider SORBS for a reported $451,000.…What is your recession sales strategy? |
| 24 Jun 09 |
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The Imminent Demise of SORBS » slashdot An anonymous reader lets us know about the dire straits the SORBS anti-spam blacklist finds itself in. According to a notice posted on the top page, long-time host the University of Queensland has "decided not to honor their agreement with... SORBS and... |
| 25 Feb 09 |
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Small ISPs reject call to filter out child abuse sites » the register (uk) IWF blocklist effective despite workarounds, charities argue ISPs have rejected a call by childrens' charities to implement the government's approved blocklist for images of child sexual abuse, because the list does not stop anyone who wants to accessing... |
| 24 Nov 08 |
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Psystar case reveals Apple's questionable policy on email » digg Apple has sold enterprise-class storage hardware and software for years, but the company has yet to embrace systematic email and document retention policies that are common among publicly traded companies. |
| 07 Jan 09 |
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New Energy Efficiency Rules For TVs Sold In CA » slashdot petehead writes "The LA Times reports on regulations expected to pass in 2009 that will not allow energy-inefficient TVs to be sold in the state. 'State regulators are getting ready to curb the growing power gluttony of TV sets by drafting the nation's... |