EDTA (was GIFT) Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : EDTA (was GIFT)

EDTA 0.000200

+300.1%

Mar 7 3:00 PM EST

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: GRC who wrote (999)	4/14/1997 9:30:00 PM
From: Jack Whitley	of 2383

<However, in case I'm wrong, I'd like to know what percentage of compuserve's (and other defendants) sales are encrypted. Any ideas?> Isn't any "transaction" done via the current browsers of Netscape and Microsoft supported by SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology. I don't think it would be a tough argument to make to say that SSL is is basically end to end encryption of any request/transmission of digital information to/from any source. This raises another question, now that I think about it. I currently have a brokerage account with an online discount broker. I view their website via my Microsoft Explorer 3.0 browser. To get to the server to place an order, I enter user name and password (authorization code). I request 100 shares of XYZ via an encrypted request (via SSL through my browser). I have to verify password again. My order is filled within seconds and I now own 100 shares of XYZ, the confirmation is sent back to me via SSL encryption, and the payment deducted from my account balance. Is that not an on-line transaction in which I take delivery of "merchandise" (even if shares are in street name) ?. Just curious. Thanks Jack

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next