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To: Scott C. Lemon who wrote (1505)5/11/1999 2:04:00 AM
From: ftth  Read Replies (2) of 5853
 
Hello Scott, re:<< So when are you going to be comfortable with an encrypted back-up at another location?>>

Many people are uncomfortable with what they don't understand (not specifically referring to JMD), or that which is "mysterious". Cryptography will always remain as such for the general public. Their exposure is limited only to negative connotations of encryption "breakage" via the press. Put those together and you have a long-lasting bitter taste. The "comfort" will only come through word-of-mouth prodding by trusted friends--and that will take some time. No amount of advertising or assurances by corporate America will be enough in my opinion.

Let me ask you this: when you say "full encryption," what do you mean? What is partial encryption? Maybe you mean "strong encryption," and if so what constitutes strong encryption in your mind and why?

Another question out of curiosity: have you modified (i.e. limited) the cryptographic module settings within your browser(s)? And if so, would you mind sharing what you have changed them to?[I only ask because this will give me an idea of what you consider "safe."]

On your later post regarding caching, do you feel the need for caching servers is primarily tied to current network bandwidth restrictions, and when we have our ubiquitous all-optical networks of the future, the need/market for caching servers evaporates? (assuming the internet as we know it today becomes a limited-use frontage road that peers with the "real" internet of the future so there's no legacy baggage to content with)

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