From: wlkngowl@unix.asb.com (Rob)
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 1997 11:40:10 -0800 (PST)
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Re: PGPmail for Windows, Version 4.5
Message-ID: <199701272000.PAA11880@unix.asb.com>
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On 26 Jan 1997 18:59:32 -0500, you wrote:
[..]
>It doesn't seem to work with the mail program in MS IE, or MS WordMail.
>I understand why some people don't like Microsoft, but excluding
>support for popular Microsoft programs seems contrary to their
>stated goal of promoting the use of crypto.

I believe (according to their page) it's in the works to add support for
other programs.

It might also be that the MS CryptoAPI may impose limitations on crypto
plug-ins that require annoying hacks to use conveniently. But maybe not...

I'm surprised the didn't mention Pegasus Mail, which is an amazing "hot"
mailer, with a sort-of built-in crypto plug-in capability... it's also free.

Rob


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