I PGP encrypt everything I put on their (Freedrive) server using my D/H 4096 bit
key.  So, I'm not too worried.  But I still take precautions.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> Mcafee has a very similar thing called Visto, but Visto has email, contact
> and scheduling capabilities and 15 MB of space.  They even say that your
> information is "safe":
>                 "Your personal life is safe with us. Many advanced security
> techniques are employed to ensure that your personal information is kept
> confidential. These include encryption of the files stored in your account,
> password access control, login authentication, "secure session" transmission
> encryption. Your information is stored in closely supervised, secure
> computer facilities. " --
> http://www.visto.com/products/products_free_nai.html
>
> The signup page can be found at http://visto.mcafee.com.
>
> Although these services are free, I believe that the phrase "Trust no one"
> applies in these cases.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Geer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, June 14, 1999 10:11 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: freedrive
>
> you know, this is either a very convenient dead drop
> or it has that characteristic that makes "agencies"
> put up anonymous re-mailers -- both are vehicles
> likely to concentrate interesting material...
>
> --dan
>
> ------- Forwarded Message
>
> Date:         Thu, 10 Jun 1999 15:23:23 -0500
> Reply-To: Aladdin Mac Specials Newsletter
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> From: Aladdin Systems <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject:      Aladdin Systems Mac Newsletter for June
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> ALADDIN SYSTEMS INC.  NEWSLETTER
> Issue 3  June, 1999
> Macintosh
> ============================================================
>
> <snip>
>
> ----------------------------------------
> OTHER INFO
> ----------------------------------------
>
> [8] Aladdin Systems FreeDrive
>
> Could you use 20 MB of extra disk space? We've recently partnered
> with FreeDrive to create the Aladdin Systems FreeDrive, which is
> a free, password-protected 20 MB Internet hard drive that you can
> use to store, retrieve, distribute, and back up your data (any
> file type). Aladdin Systems FreeDrive is similar to a virtual
> briefcase- it helps you end the juggling act between hard drives,
> floppies, CD-ROMs, and external drives. It's perfect for iMac
> users, or any user who wants more disk space.
>
> Using your personal Aladdin Systems FreeDrive, you can now travel
> anywhere, from across the room to across the world, and gain
> access to your important data. No matter where you are, all you
> need is Internet access and you're ready to go!
>
> Plus, if you use StuffIt to compress your files before putting
> them into your Aladdin Systems FreeDrive, you'll probably stretch
> your 20 MB into 40MB or more!!
>
> To get your own 20 MB of free storage, go to:
> http://www.aladdinsys.com/freedrive/
>
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Bryan M. Smith
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