Matt;
This is going to be a bit rough but I feel the need to call a this as I
see it. You are running roughshod on a lot of people with your fear
mongering and it needs to be called into the open. So...
> >> In discussions with others it has come to my attention that several
> >> companies are looking to exit the business for various reasons not
> >> the least of which is CALEA. If you're serious about exploring an
> >> exit, contact me offlist. I am interested in a variety of options
> >> from taking a controlling interest to an outright cash buyout.
> >>
> >> I don't want to sound like a vulture, but ...
... but you most certainly do sound like a vulture ...
What makes you such an authority on CALEA, Matt? What qualifications or
experience with CALEA do you bring to the table that give credence to
the fear that you are mongering on this list? Purchasing compliance
does not constitute authoritative knowledge.
Most ISPs will be able to satisfy the CALEA requirements for less than
$200.00. Yep, that is what I said. When the WISPA Standard gets
blessed, and I did say when, there will be an open source
implementation. It will provide safe harbor and it will run on low end
hardware. Having had the personal experience of working with the LEAs a
number of times since about 1990 I feel perfectly comfortable in
expressing my dismay at the egregious misinformation and negative
speculation you have posted on this list. CALEA compliance is only
going to be a problem for those WISPs who refuse to do due diligence in
coming to compliance.
Honestly Matt, what you have demonstrated on this list is that you have
a talent for fear mongering and then exploiting the poor gullible people
who bought into that fear mongering.
Mind you that is only my opinion, but I am keeping it. I strongly
encourage anyone who is currently in fear of CALEA to just go reread the
FAQ. Read it critically, ensure that you have filed your documents thru
Kris to the FBI. Then relax. The FBI is working very well with the
committee. Progress is being made very quickly on a tough problem.
Just relax people. Don't make a stupid mistake based upon pure horse
hockey and spin which only serves to benefit those who would exploit
your fear. If you want to sell, don't let CALEA compliance be any part
of your decision.
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