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To: R. Jaynes who wrote (15817)	11/19/1999 11:50:00 AM
From: David	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26039

A Microsoft mention of biometrics: "Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft [MSFT] unveiled its Smart Card Toolkit at Cartes '99 in Paris this week. The toolkit will allow users to more easily develop smart card applications using Windows for Smart Cards. Windows for Smart Cards, an operating system debuted earlier this year, allows companies to issue smart cards to their computer users. Using smart cards equipped with PIN numbers or biometric security features to log in to a corporate network reduces security risks and costs for computer support calls due to human error, Microsoft officials say." [EFT Report, November 18, 1999] Rick: Regarding VRSN and ENTU, did IDX succeed in doing the relationship its way, is it still in a stand-off in negotiations, or have things fallen through? Obviously, we would like to work with both . . . just like we'll like to work with both MSFT and NOVL operating systems. I'm trying to imagine IDX telling MSFT "No, you'll be our partner."

To: R. Jaynes who wrote (15817)	11/19/1999 12:04:00 PM
From: Rappin1	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26039

Rick, Dr. Glove made the comment on Yahoo that the IT response from the letters was meant to show that not many were interested. Now I didn't take it that. Statistics show that any type of "mass mailer" gets approximately a 1-2% response rate. So as you said they were satisfied with it and a 1-2% response rate is considered GOOD. If this type of "mailer" is supposed to garner a better response, well then I guess I am wrong. But my experience tells me that is the typical response rate you get from those type of marketing ploys.