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To: Paul Fiondella who wrote (25131)	1/25/1999 11:05:00 AM
From: ToySoldier	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 42771

Paul, With the Novell integrate Cert. Authority (Cert. Server) capability built into NDS, when you log into the NDS tree, the Cert. Server will go through an authentication process to ensure that you are actually who you say you are (based on ID and password provided). I would agree that the volume and amount of highly confidential information that this NDS Tree will contain brings up issues as to who should have the right to administer the Tree. Should Novell? Should any other corporate entity? I know that in discussions on implementation issues like this within an IBM project for a major customer, IBM was seriously thinking of the using the Postal Service (a government entity which would be legally mandate to ensure privacy from other interests that might want access to this information). The issue of who would administer the Digital Me tree was brought up by the audience. Novell said that they plan on administer the first site as a Novell Portal but that the same technology will likely be consider to be sold to other interested service entities (for Intranet or Internet use). Novell will be rolling it out on demo to the Brainshare conference. I feel that this will be the Digital Me product kick-off. Can you imagine if Digital Me takes off like Amazon.Com? Think of the stock possibilities folks! In the Global Partners Summit, we were told that Sweeden is in the process of developing Certificates for each of their citizens. Toy

To: Paul Fiondella who wrote (25131)	1/25/1999 11:26:00 AM
From: E_K_S	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 42771

Paul - There would also be a significant amount of liability associated with maintaining the "vault". If my information gets compromised, who do I sue? I want to keep my information myself or at least the "key" and then dissemination of "MY" information falls back on to me and my liability. The billing and money collection function for e-commerce will be huge too! It was stated in one of the trade rags that invoice billing utilizing the Internet could save companies $3-$4 Billion in postage expenses. 90% of my monthly bills are now paid directly by my bank and I can view the transaction history of each of these transactions in real time. I utilize Charles Schwab and their debit card for this. I save on postage, hassel of writing out checks and can track the transactions through my Schwab account (and even down load charges into my Quicken software) all at no additional charge. It's part of the service I expect from my Broker/Bank. Therefore, I would expect any type of e-commerce transaction could be accomplished with the appropriate security controls with the ease I now process my bills. The only thing different is (1) my bank maintains my personal information or whom I have authorized to have it (2) my bank assumes the liability for transactions that are not valid or fraudulent and (3) my bank represents my interest only and has the authority to reverse charges if a transaction is not correct. In order for such a billing and security system to work you almost need an Internet electronic funds clearing system similar to what is now done with checks and credit cards. Novell could indeed play a big role in this function but you would need several large banks and perhaps over sight from the Fed.. The latter institutions do not know what Internet time is. EKS