The problem with encryption is that 1) it takes effort, and so 2) you must have a non-empty threat model. With (2), you have to trust that you're really encrypting, which takes 3) a certain sense of paranoia. For most people, all three are lacking, which is why proposals like s/mime are succeeding. One button, no security, encryption. -russ <nelson@crynwr.com> http://www.crynwr.com/~nelson Crynwr Software | Crynwr Software sells packet driver support | PGP ok 11 Grant St. | +1 315 268 1925 voice | It's no mistake to err on Potsdam, NY 13676 | +1 315 268 9201 FAX | the side of freedom.