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Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 04:55:13 +0200 From: Anonymous <nobody@replay.com>

Why, if the ignition-controllers of cars are CPUs, aren't cars theftproof without a crypto-token?

Some cars now use a smart-key that is unique for each vehicle, though I'm sure there are 'master keys'. What a cool way to do rental cars.... insert your smart-card and it activates and charges your account until reset by the rental agency on return to a distributed system of drop-off points. I noticed the other day we now have a washateria down on Guadalupe in the old Antone's Club building that operates only by smart-card, no cash sign right on the front door. There's a perfect application for something like GNU/cash with a crypto/e$ module. ____________________________________________________________________ The seeker is a finder. Ancient Persian Proverb The Armadillo Group ,::////;::-. James Choate Austin, Tx /:'///// ``::>/|/ ravage@ssz.com www.ssz.com .', |||| `/( e\ 512-451-7087 -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- --------------------------------------------------------------------