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Re: SynCrypt: the new PGP?
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- Subject: Re: SynCrypt: the new PGP?
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- Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 18:55:07 +0100 (MET)
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> > It is like pgp but has lots of cool features. File wiping, group
> > encryption, automatic encryption of files put in certain directories.
>
> Am I supposed to be impressed? They only support the proprietary
> products of a company supporting draconian gun controls.
You mean Microsoft. It's foolish to reject encryption software because
it runs on the OS used by 90% of its customers.
> >Is this the new pgp? No gak or even cak in sight.
>
> No source no security.
You don't trust Schneier? You've seen the limitations of source code
release. Experts like Schneier and his team designing the crypto is
worth more than a bunch of know nothings scratching their heads and
wondering where to begin with 1000+ pages of source code.