On 16/09/06 17:19 +0100, Vivek Rai wrote: > >> B. To enable the e-governance > > > >egov works fine even without a single identity. You need one per > >department. > > > and have totally unnecessary duplication of systems and data.. > It isn't duplication of systems and data either.
> not only will it be costlier, it will also give very little value > addition, if some department for industries cannot cross reference > your records from other department (law, taxes, whatever) > Companies are not individuals. Most companies are also not monopolies, and it should be feasible for you as a customer to go elsewhere to someone who provides you with better service. You don't have choices with a government, and _only_ the government should be able to use force in civil society. Repeat after me Convinience is often the enemy of security. Devdas Bhagat -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers

