From: Tom Weinstein <tomw@netscape.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 1997 07:55:37 +0800
To: Steve Mynott <stevey@webmedia.com>
Subject: Re: Netscape browser crypto
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Steve Mynott wrote:
> 
> I notice Netscape 4 has support for "cryptographical modules" and comes
> with PKCS#11 module.  Are there any third party modules (PGP?)
> available?

There are a number of hardware vendors with PKCS#11 modules for smart
cards
and other hardware devices.  These include Litronic, Chrysalis-ITS and
DataKey.

> Also is it possible to import certificates (PGP?) into the browser so
> you aren't stuck with Verisign et al.

You can import X.509 certificates and private keys.  The data format is
an
early version of PKCS#12, which is actually more similar to MicroSoft's
PFX.  I believe the spec is available on our web site.  There are also a
number of other CAs on the web, including Thawte in South Africa.

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