ABM and SPAM: Not So New

I just read an article on Slashdot about the Attention Bond Mechanism (ABM) for SPAM reduction. While the idea is interesting, its not exactly new. I wrote about some similar capabilities in 2000 when describing Chronofile® (advanced communications technology, including permanent archival). And, the Chronofile® 1-pager refers to the 1999 book by Marc Stiegler , EarthWeb.

rococo

This week's word is not brought to you by Rococo Software, Ltd., which is just as well, since I can't figure out why someone would name their company that way.

platen

This week's word is brought to you by the Platen project.

shunpiker

This week's word brought to you by Shunpiker Productions and my uncle, Steve Purdy.

froe

HINT: It is not a slang term for "afro".

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