An interesting tidbit for those who are watching out for Newton Encryption and Privacy solutions:
From: R._Braithwaite-Lee@magic-bbs.corp.apple.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.newton.misc Subject: Encryption for Newton Date: 31 May 1994 14:13:24 -0500 Organization: M A G I C Hello:
On June 1, 1994, CustomWare of Toronto will be releasing a freeware newton application called "nCrypt". nCrypt provides "strong" encryption for newton objects including notes and names.
The freeware version of nCrypt will provide password protection for newton objects and is intended for use as a personal privacy utility. A commercial version to follow will also implement "public key" protocols for digital signature authentication and key distribution similar to PowerTalk, RIPEM/SIG, PGP and RIPEM.
nCrypt also suppports "drop in" encryption modules for adding compatibility with other encryption systems.
Interested developers may contact CustomWare about writing encryption modules or for testing their apps with nCrypt for compatibility. The algorithms used by nCrypt will be made available in a technical note for review. There may even be another of those cash prizes for breaking the system...
Contact Reginald Braithwaite-Lee or Andrew Bartle:
Compu$erve: 73114,2055 Internet: 73114.2055@compuserve.com (temporary) Telephone: +1 416 410 0675 Facsimile: +1 416 932 8304 AppleLink: CUSTOMWARE SnailMail: 1111-200 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6K 1Z4
Regards, Reginald !:-)
Public Key Fingerprint: D8 B8 C1 D0 DD 56 20 B4 06 A2 81 83 87 E8 8B 64 (Send message with subject "HELP" to pgp-public-keys@pgp.ox.ac.uk)
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