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To: Chip Munk who wrote (9891)	8/12/1998 11:44:00 AM
From: Hockeyfan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26039

Questions answered with questions 1) We have exhaustively reported here that the Network Computing Online review was faulty because the user did not appropriately calibrate the scanner he received. Why would Identix have the largest installed worldwide base of Bio-ID scanners if they performed so poorly? 2) Identix had the opportunity to incorporate the Veridicom chip into its scanner before NRiD, before anybody else and they chose not to. Why? Is Randy so proud of his own design that he is willing to commit financial suicide? I don't think so. One of my in-the-know sources believes that in the future the security of a person's private key will be their own responsibility. They will use the same private key for their digital certificates whether they are using a smartcard or buying across the internet. The user will use the biometric device of their choosing to safeguard against anyone else using their private key to impersonate them. The question then becomes - how much biometric security is good enough for you? Identix will have to distinguish themselves from the $99 scanners when they introduce the new F3-based scanners or they won't sell many. I don't exactly know how they will do that yet, but I assume that they know the competition, since they are the industry leader, and will not waste money introducing a product with features and a price that won't sell.

To: Chip Munk who wrote (9891)	8/12/1998 5:55:00 PM
From: brad greene	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26039

Chip Monk, Some algorithms are better than others. One can be the best, in fact. The bad review stems from the reviewers not understanding how to operate the system. I believe they got confused and set the system to an "auto pilot" setting that was not reflective of how well the system can perform. I believe they stated this in their report.......that they were approaching each unit as if they were technologically disadvantaged. What I think has been missed is the fact that 90% of the market for these systems over the next several years will be intranet, rather than internet. The systems will be closed and non-compatibility will be desired or demanded due to security and privacy concerns. Remember the term "RatMan" RatMan says that biometric companies that produce "one size fits all" solutions will not be awarded the RatMan seal of approval. Any system using the same language that is used by Big Brother will not be tolerated. It is more than just not wanting someone to know the combination to your safe....it goes further.....to where you don't want anyone to even know where your safe is. Oooops....gotta go...those black helicopters are buzzing my house again. Better get to my bomb shelter. bg