[EUG-LUG:2783] Re: crypto

[Rob Hudson]

> On 20010914.2102, Jim Darrough said ...
>
> I only want to voice my opinion here, not start a debate. So here goes:
> 
>                 Encryption is a waste of time for honest people.

What about online transactions and encrypted credit card numbers?

What about using SSH instead of telnet so nobody can snoop on your
root password?

What about the many other pieces of software we use that utilize
encryption so that what is known only by us stays that way?

Undebatably and honestly,
Rob