Since Ian is collecting material on the global panopticon, I thought I should chip in. This new technology should be effective against violent hackers.
BODY ARMOR PROTECTS BITS UNDER FIRE Xybernaut, a specialist in "wearable" PCs, is teaming up with Second Chance Body Armor, the leading U.S. manufacturer of protective body gear, to create high-tech body armor that incorporates computing capability. "They've created a version of their body armor that is not only protecting the individual but includes support and protection for the computing device," says a Xybernaut spokesman. "It can stop a .44 Magnum round or a 9mm full-metal jacket, which covers a good portion of what you might face if you're a soldier or a police officer on patrol. For somebody in a tactical role, having a full PC equivalent that's body worn and gives you a number of options for accessing the data can be a huge advantage." The body suit originally was commissioned by the U.S. Army, which uses it for field repair technicians and other noncombat positions, but military and police officials have indicated interest in using the systems to feed intelligence and other data to personnel in combat or patrol situations. (CNet News.com 30 May 2002) http://news.com.com/2100-1040-929031.html?tag=fd_top -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chico, CA 95929 530-898-5321 fax 530-898-5901
