What is spam and is it still a problem? Network administrators struggled against spam from at least the early 1990s, yet it remains a problem. How has spam evolved as the internet has changed? (Or, has it remained largely the same despite changes in the underlying technology?)
Write an article of 2000-3000 words about spam. Define the term, describe the scope of the problem, and discuss possible solutions. Why has a solution proven so elusive? What are the tradeoffs in eliminating spam?
You may find it worthwhile to include a personal testimonial of your own experience with spam. Do you ever get spam? If so, how much, and how much time does it take you to get rid of it? Does it ever cause problems beyond wasting time?
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