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To: brad greene who wrote (15457)	11/3/1999 1:57:00 PM
From: David	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 26039

Interesting report on new MSFT pricing for Windows 2000 -- license charges per user needing authentication (from a CNET report dated November 1 and picked off the NOVL SI thread): "Microsoft's revised scheme for calculating so-called client-access licenses (CALs) could mean additional costs for smaller e-commerce businesses. "Under the Windows NT 4 licensing program, Microsoft required a CAL for every user accessing a Windows NT server for filing and printing services, but not for Web surfers not in a company's employ. Beginning with Windows 2000 a CAL is necessary for each individual requiring authentication, such as would be necessary for a secure online transaction." ====================== Doesn't that look like MSFT anticipates some verification costs per ecommerce Web user? Like biometric matching in the O/S or something along those lines?

To: brad greene who wrote (15457)	11/4/1999 4:37:00 PM
From: J L Segal	Respond to of 26039

Brad, 60 Minutes did show a fingerprint controlled gun, but I believe David was right; it was not developed by a biometric company. You can even program the gun to allow more than 1 user - very cool. -can't remember the name of the individual who developed it, but he did say that if there was interest/demand, a prototype could be developed in 1 year; mass production in 2 years. They also showed the wrist band you mentioned -didn't look very practical. There may not be a lot of revenue in biometric controlled guns, but I think what is important is that with all the PR lately, the public is becoming more aware of the potential variety of ways biometrics can and will be incorporated in our daily lives. Looking forward to COMDEX :-) JL