Date: Mon, 3 Feb 1997 14:34:49 -0800 From: Steve Schear
To: cypherpunks@toad.com Subject: GAK/KR spin
Several months back there were discussions on the list regarding renaming the government's key escrow/recovery proposals (KRAP comes to mind). I think we need something that's catchy and simple (perhaps already familiar) to understand for the semi-litterate citizen units. I propose we encourage use of the terms "crippleware" or "crypto crippleware" when refering to the products limited to their weak crypto and/or key escrow/recovery.
--Steve
For some time, I have been using the term 'espionage-enabled software' to describe GAK'd products. Also, 'compromised software' - I want to make the point that 'key escrow/recovery' == insecure.' Peter Trei trei@process.com PS: I have SW for working on the $10,000 DES challenge available.