17 Feb
2004
17 Feb
'04
9:05 p.m.
The Internet has value because it allows arbitrary interactions where new applications can be developed and fostered. The centrally controlled model would have prevented IM, web, sip applications, etc. from ever being deployed. If there are any operators out there who still understand the value in allowing the next generation of applications to incubate, you need to push back on this tendency to limit the Internet to an 'approved' list of ports and service models.
bingo! and, if you want to see a particularly broken example, buy "internet service" from t-mobile gprs in the states, port 22 blocked, no smtp relay, ... "walled garden" mentality from the get go. randy