"But the schemes are far from the digital ideal. Most keep track of what
users buy, and so fail to meet demands for anonymity and privacy. And many
limit how their money can be spent. The products that offer the most anonymity
and liquidity—especially if they can also be spent offline—have the best
long-term prospects."
http://www.economist.com/editorial/freeforall/20000219/index_fn7284.html
Secret Squirrel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> quoted:
>At 06:41 PM 2/26/00 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>>Brands has some very strong and brave words in his epilogue in favor
>>of privacy, which deserve to be widely read:
>Read *these* words. He has been compromised.
>"Major banks have commented....
They think this is unacceptable.
Total anonymity is way too
much," Brands said. "I personally
would recommend that it be
[disabled]."
>http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,34496-2,00.html
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