The fact that Apple is reviewing the "key escrow" proposals probably implies other hardware makers are as well. This suggests a whole behind-the-scenes movement to get Clipper/Skipjack/Capstone key escrow chips designed into PCs, probably in the communications/modem/network subsections.

I think it signals a time to look into other platforms... The new Silicon Graphics Indy looks quite good right about now. Just imagine the stickers we could put on those babies! "Big Brother built-in!" "Big Brother Inside!" come to mind, among others. -nate +-------------------------------------------------------------------- | Nate Sammons email: nate@VIS.ColoState.Edu | Colorado State University Computer Visualization Laboratory | Finger nate@monet.VIS.ColoState.Edu for my PGP key | #include <std.disclaimer> | Always remember "Brazil" +----------------------+