From: Jason Weisberger <jweis@primenet.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 95 11:32:41 PDT
To: pcw@access.digex.net (Peter Wayner)
Subject: Re: Phone call for Mr. Doligez, was Re: SSL challenge -- broken !
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> 
> I don't think that there is any serious worry for Netscape. Their
> security is fine-- it's just crippled by the US Government. They
> could probably start distributing binary versions of their software
> that used full 128 bit keys in several hours. It's just that the
> Government gets pissed off about these things.
> 

I have to agree, Netscape may spend some energy to upgrade their 
encryption, but it really won't buy them all that much.   SSL, to me, is 
like using a "security envelope" to mail cash or putting the club on your 
car.  It presents just enough of an obstacle to keep honest people honest.

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