A case for Markovian

[michael at optusnet.com.au]

Tom Anderson <tanderso at oac-design.com> writes:
[...] 
> Relative to what?  Anyone using the current version of bogofilter has
> already decided that using up a little disk space is a fair exchange for
> the filtering provided.  It naturally follows that many bogofilter users
> would like to exchange a little more disk space for even better
> filtering.  And we'll develop the necessary space-saving features as
> time goes on... fear of using disk space is not a reason to abandon
> implementing a method which has shown superior accuracy.  Moreover, like
> I said before, as long as the phrase size is configurable, then each
> user may decide for themselves the size vs accuracy tradeoff they're
> willing to make.

Noting that this is particular true given the VERY inefficent way that
the bogofilter data is currently stored!

Michael.