Spamming celebrates its 100 year birthday (NEWS)
 

http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=0...&tid=215&tid=1

Spam is 100 years old today! But, surprisingly, the first spam wasn't sent via e-mail. In fact, 100 years ago, Cunard sent out telegrams to selected (rich) members of the British social elite. Let us all take out a moment to consider how to best 'repay' the spammers who followed for the 100 years of 'joy' they have given us.