I think this was discussed a few weeks back: encryption has overhead - more than a 160 characters allows without tricks.
and why bother? - if the trigger is a random code known only to you, whats the problem? BillK On Thu, 2008-12-25 at 23:31 +1100, Chris Samuel wrote: > On Thu, 25 Dec 2008 4:33:13 pm Angus Ainslie wrote: > > > It watches for specially formatted SMSs and when it sees the right one it > > SMSs back its location. > > Cool, I was talking this idea over with friends a few weeks ago so it's great > to see someone having the same idea who can actually programme. ;-) > > Can I suggest that authenticating messages with OpenPGP signed (optionally > encrypted too) messages might be a good idea ? > > That way you know that not just anyone can find out where you are when they > wish.. > > _______________________________________________ > Openmoko community mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community -- William Kenworthy <[email protected]> Home in Perth! _______________________________________________ Openmoko community mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
