December 2003 - cypherpunks-legacy

NSClean
by Vipul Ved Prakash 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

*** NSCLean, IECLean provide privacy for surfers Heightened awareness of cookies, user IDs, history files and the like has left some web users a little spooked about their favorite browser's ability to track their movements over the Internet. Surfers can erase Netscape's electronic trail with NSClean, available from AXXIS Corporation. For the full text story, see http://www.merc.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=788417-312 AXXIS Corporation also released IEClean software which enables Microsoft Internet Explorer users to surf privately. For the full text story, see http://www.merc.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=788418-28e -- Vipul Ved Prakash | - Electronic Security & Crypto vipul(a)pobox.com | - Internet & Intranets 91 11 2233328 | - Web Development & PERL 198 Madhuban IP Extension | - Linux & Open Systems Delhi, INDIA 110 092 | - (Networked) Multimedia

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No computer access for criminals
by Vipul Ved Prakash 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

*** U.S. Parole Commission to restrict computer access The U.S. Parole Commission will restrict computer use by certain high-risk, convicted criminals who have been released from prison on parole, the Justice Department said Monday. It said the panel made the decision Dec. 4 after noting information was available on the Internet and computer online services involving offenses such as child molestation, hate crimes and illegal use of explosives. An official said, "We cannot ignore the possibility that such offenders may be tempted to use computer services to repeat their crimes." For the full text story, see http://www.merc.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=792329-ccd -- Vipul Ved Prakash | - Electronic Security & Crypto vipul(a)pobox.com | - Internet & Intranets 91 11 2233328 | - Web Development & PERL 198 Madhuban IP Extension | - Linux & Open Systems Delhi, INDIA 110 092 | - (Networked) Multimedia

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Netscape binary identification
by Mr. Peabody 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Hi folks, I've got a Netscape binary here that I need help identifying. Is it the domestic or international version, and which one is it? The md5sum is: e989f71f75a86f0eb3da61e9bf511b35 g32d301p.exe Thanks! -Peabody

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Re: Java DES cracker
by Mike McNally 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Metin Feridun wrote: > > Hi Mike, > > We had talked about using the Internet as a supercomputer last August. > Check out the following article in the January issue of JavaWorld: > > http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-01-1997/jw-01-dampp.html > > Regards, > > Metin -- ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Mike McNally -- Egregiously Pointy -- Tivoli Systems, "IBM" -- Austin mailto:m5@tivoli.com mailto:m101@io.com http://www.io.com/~m101 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

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New type2.list/pubring.mix
by John A. Perry 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Hello Everyone, There is an updated type2.list/pubring.mix combination on jpunix.com. The update reflects the retirement of the jam remailer. The files are available by WWW from www.jpunix.com as well as by anonymous ftp from ftp.jpunix.com. Maybe jam ought to run a middleman? :) John Perry KG5RG perry(a)alpha.jpunix.com PGP-encrypted e-mail welcome! Amateur Radio Address: kg5rg(a)kg5rg.ampr.org WWW - http://www.jpunix.com PGP 2.62 key for perry(a)jpunix.com is on the keyservers.

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New type2.list/pubring.mix
by John A. Perry 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hello Everyone, There is an updated type2.list/pubring.mix combination on jpunix.com. The update reflects the retirement of the jam remailer. The files are available by WWW from www.jpunix.com as well as by anonymous ftp from ftp.jpunix.com. Maybe jam ought to run a middleman? :) ONE MORE TIME!! I didn't get enough coffee yet!! Oops. Here it is signed. John Perry KG5RG perry(a)alpha.jpunix.com PGP-encrypted e-mail welcome! Amateur Radio Address: kg5rg(a)kg5rg.ampr.org WWW - http://www.jpunix.com PGP 2.62 key for perry(a)jpunix.com is on the keyservers. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBMrfbu1OTpEThrthvAQFchAQApJzyapWlVKf+SSyuckhgKKPnE7JWPxjy iMHZ+yCwBSA/dIC2cqH2kjwg8mZEARSeu4nnwZ8bfJQJLyphk9TFjB1aeUzcCvZf B694KttgMK+oT4unW2MSmRzub3OIddUSuFEB/G1V7gaxDepPWWNT3YlI3nuYI+HW 1MCp7YhSNko= =wKrB -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Sys Admin: call for papers
by peter.allan＠aeat.co.uk 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Sys Admin magazine (mainly Unix, but with traces of NT integration creeping in) calls for papers in each issue on subjects chosen by the editors. I am sure there are people on this list capable of writing much of the June 1997 issue, and taking this opportunity to educate on the benfits of crypto. This is an extract from the Jan 1997 issue, page 91. We suggest that if you are interested in contributing, you first submit a proposal to us. If the proposal seems appropriate, we'll ask you to submit a manuscript. If the manuscript is accepted, we'll edit it, print it, and pay you for it. For more detailed information, request a copy of our Author Guidelines (we can fax, email or mail them to you). Please address requests for guidelines, proposals, and manuscripts to: Amber Ankerholz saletter(a)rdpub.com or saletter(a)mfi.com June 1997 Security Proposals due 3 Feb 1997 Manuscripts due 3 Mar 1997 Security basics - A review How to conduct a security audit Cryptography tools for the administrator Web security issues Firewalls - an update -- Peter Allan peter.allan(a)aeat.co.uk

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MSNBC on Crypto End Run
by John Young 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

http://www.msnbc.com/news/46551.asp "Scaling the encryption-policy wall: Companies make end run around U.S. restrictions on cryptography" A good report on why US companies are going overseas for strong crypto. With numerous crypto links. "It's a huge gaping hole in the efforts to control strong cryptography, and it's going to get bigger," says Douglas Barnes, vice president of Oakland, Calif.-based C2Net Software, a privately held company at the forefront of those circumventing the U.S. policy. ----- We've mirrored it at: http://jya.com/endrun.htm

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Computer Programs as Text
by Peter D. Junger 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

I wrote a little article on Understanding Computers and the Law for my class in Computers and the Law. The major theme of this article is the importance of distinguishing between computer programs as text and computer programs as functional processes. That theme is also a central issue in the suit that I am bringing to enjoin the enforcement of the cryptographic portions of the ITAR as they apply to software. I intend to expand the article and ultmately submit it for publication in a law journal but in the meantime I have posted an html version on my web server. The URL is <http://samsara.law.cwru.edu/comp_law/why1.html>. This draft need considerably more work on the last two sections (and I have to include the illustrations, which are a couple of pictures from Alice in Wonderland). But I am making it availabele in this pre-publication form because it may have some insights that some of you might find interesting and because I am interested in your reactions and insights. I especially would like to hear from real programmers who view their programs as ``works of authorship'' (and from those who don't). That is not only important as an academic matter; if we can get the courts to recognize that programs as written and communicated are texts much like other texts, it will be difficult to deny them the full protection of the first amendment. Ciao, Peter -- Peter D. Junger--Case Western Reserve University Law School--Cleveland, OH Internet: junger(a)pdj2-ra.f-remote.cwru.edu junger(a)samsara.law.cwru.edu URL: http://samsara.law.cwru.edu

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[books for children's hospitals
by Wes Brown 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

excellent idea ! Date: Thu, 12 Dec 1996 15:27:19 -0800 (PST) >From: Dave Kinchlea <security(a)kinch.ark.com> >To: all(a)ami.lhsc.on.ca, everyone(a)heartlab.rri.uwo.ca, family(a)kinch.ark.com, > friends(a)kinch.ark.com >Subject: [OFF-TOPIC] RE: (Fwd) Books for Children's Hospitals (fwd) > >I have verified myself that this is true, seems worth taking the time. >While I fully expect to get some junk mail because of sending off a >message, seems a small price to pay to provide a book to a child. > >cheers, kinch > >---------- Forwarded message ---------- >Date: Thu, 12 Dec 1996 10:56:49 -0800 >From: "James A. Tunnicliffe" <Tunny(a)inference.com> >To: "'cypherpunks(a)toad.com'" <cypherpunks(a)toad.com>, > "'pjb(a)ny.ubs.com'" <pjb(a)ny.ubs.com> >Subject: [OFF-TOPIC] RE: (Fwd) Books for Children's Hospitals > >>Paul writes: >>i know that this is WAY off topic, and that we never post off-topic mail >>here, >>but, this seems worthwhile, so please excuse, (maybe flames for off-topic >>posts >>will count ) >> >>cheers, >> -paul >>>"The Houghton-Mifflin publishing co. is giving books to children's >>>hospitals; how many books they give depends on how many emails they >>>receive from people around the world. for every 25 emails they receive, >>>they give one book--it seems like a great way to help a good cause. >>> >>>All that you have to do is email share(a)hmco.com. >>> >>>I hope that you can spare the seconds...and let your friends know. So far >>>they only have 3,401 messages...last year they reached 23,000. >>> >>>This seems like an easy and simple thing to do -- please take the time!" > >My "urban legend detector" pegged when I saw this, but it turns out >to be on the level. See http://www.hmco.com/hmco/trade/hmi/polar/ >for more info. > >Tunny >====================================================================== > James A. Tunnicliffe | WWWeb: http://www.inference.com/~tunny > Inference Corporation | PGP Fingerprint: CA 23 E2 F3 AC 2D 0C 77 > tunny(a)Inference.com | 36 07 D9 33 3D 32 53 9C >====================================================================== > >

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