ccat@netcom.com (Chris Beaumont)> I think the idea of a standard user configurable crypto-engine is a good one..that way people could choose (and upgrade) algorythms.. sort of like modern DSP based highspeed modems..(It could also have a socket for ROM based firmware cartridges..(RSA,IDEA,etc..) and a magstripe reader and keyboard for key entry..(This would make trading keys easy..) ViaCrypt now sells three versions of a security module, one on a dongle for a parallel port, another on a serial port, that can do all the interesting crypto algorithms of the day. And all are fully licensed. Send your snail mail address for glossies. Peace