Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1999 07:04:39 +0100 From: Gunnar Flygt <gunnar@pluto.sr.se> To: Ian J Greely <Ian@tirnanog.org> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.org> Subject: Re: 128 -bit encrypted version of Netscape for Europe Message-ID: <19991101070439.A26816@sr.se> In-Reply-To: <zkUcOMMWoPyf0XXSftcTPplG1k=7@4ax.com> References: <19991031133725.A23974@sr.se> <Pine.SV4.4.10.9910310805400.4777-100000@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu> <zkUcOMMWoPyf0XXSftcTPplG1k=7@4ax.com>
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On Sun, Oct 31, 1999 at 01:40:22PM +0000, Ian J Greely wrote:
> Is the FreeBSD version crippled then?
>
> The standard *doze* export version of Netscape actually has full 128
> bit encryption but only with certain keys. Banks in foreign (to the
> US) countries can buy certificates which will turn on this 128bit
> encryption for *their* transactions with the customer.
I don't think my bank will do this because of me using FreebSD, when
the rest is using M$ with Netscape that HAS got 128-bit encryption.
>
> So far as I was aware only Banks could get these keys.
>
> As I recall there was a hack for the Doze code that would turn on the
> 128 bit encryption for ALL communications.
>
> regards,
> Ian
>
> On Sun, 31 Oct 1999 08:07:27 -0500 (EST), you wrote:
>
> >Gunnar,
> >
> >Check out Fortify for Netscape at www.fortify.net It provides 128-bit
> >security for export-grade browsers and is available for FreeBSD, as well
> >as many other platforms.
> >
> >Disclaimer: I've never used the product, but I've seen it recommended on
> >many security related web sites (e.g., www.squirrel.com).
> >
> >
> >Eric Wayte, DBA
> >Univ. of Central Florida
> >ewayte@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
> >
> >On Sun, 31 Oct 1999, Gunnar Flygt wrote:
> >
> >> Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 13:37:25 +0100
> >> From: Gunnar Flygt <gunnar@pluto.sr.se>
> >> Reply-To: Gunnar Flygt <flygt@sr.se>
> >> To: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.org>
> >> Subject: 128 -bit encrypted version of Netscape for Europe
> >>
> >> Where can I get hold of a FreeBSD-runnable version of Netscape with
> >> strong encryption, in Europe?
> >>
> >> My bank strongly advises me to use 128-bit version of Netscape. I don't
> >> want to do these things in M$ products since I've got rid of almost
> >> every need for them elsewhere.
> >>
> >> --
> >> __o
> >> regards, Gunnar ---_ \<,_
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> >>
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