From: Jim Choate <ravage@EINSTEIN.ssz.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 22:09:43 +0800
To: cypherpunks@EINSTEIN.ssz.com (Cypherpunks Distributed Remailer)
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> Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 04:55:13 +0200
> From: Anonymous <nobody@replay.com>

> Why, if the ignition-controllers of cars are 
> CPUs, aren't cars theftproof without a 
> crypto-token?

Some cars now use a smart-key that is unique for each vehicle, though I'm
sure there are 'master keys'.

What a cool way to do rental cars.... insert your smart-card and it
activates and charges your account until reset by the rental agency on
return to a distributed system of drop-off points.

I noticed the other day we now have a washateria down on Guadalupe in the
old Antone's Club building that operates only by smart-card, no cash sign
right on the front door. There's a perfect application for something like
GNU/cash with a crypto/e$ module.


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