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Pass phrases, Hushmail and Ziplip
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Peter Wayner)
Fri May 12 19:11:43 2000
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From: Peter Wayner <pcw2@flyzone.com>
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I think all crypto products rely on passphrases. Every wallet is
locked with a passphrase. Every private key is locked away. Even the
smart cards are usually sewn up with PINs. It's just a fact of life
and it seems unfair to me to pick upon Hushmail.
-Peter
