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Started by Marsh
Wed, 02 Aug 2000 00:00
128 bit encription?
Author: Marsh
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 00:00
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 00:00
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I just checked out the MS IE5.01 Service Pack. What is 128 bit encryption? Are there downsides to downloading this Service Pack from MS? -- Marshall Wilkinson mtwilk@ozemail.com.au
Re: 128 bit encription?
Author: shields32
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00
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this is for broadband connections. If you have regular dialup you don't need it. "Marsh" <mtwilk@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message news:%8Ih5.63858$N4.1847098@ozemail.com.au... > I just checked out the MS IE5.01 Service Pack. What is 128 bit encryption? > Are there downsides to downloading this Service Pack from MS? > > -- > Marshall Wilkinson > mtwilk@ozemail.com.au > >
Re: 128 bit encription?
Author: Tacitus
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00
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"Marsh" <mtwilk@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message news:%8Ih5.63858$N4.1847098@ozemail.com.au... > I just checked out the MS IE5.01 Service Pack. What is 128 bit encryption? > Are there downsides to downloading this Service Pack from MS? > > -- > Marshall Wilkinson > mtwilk@ozemail.com.au > > Marshall, It is a good idea to get the 128 bit encrytion. There are some secure sites that will require it in order to transfer information (my online broker for example). It has nothing whatsoever to do with broadband or dialup connections. When you transfer data to a secure site, that data gets encrypted (put into a mathematical code). The stronger the encryption, the harder it is for anyone intercepting the signal to decipher it as the number of possible combinations of code is orders of magnitude higher. The stronger encryption is in no way disadveantageous, so go for it. Tac
Re: 128 bit encription?
Author: Brian Simmons
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00
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128 bit encryption is just a higher level of encryption for your browser. Normally IE loads as a 40 bit or 56 bit depending on the version. You can check your encryption by clicking on help and then click about internet explorer. I have downloaded it numerous times without a hitch. If you are doing any kind of on-line transaction or banking you might consider using it. There is also a 128 bit encryption patch for dial-up networking. Hope this helps. Brian Marsh wrote: > I just checked out the MS IE5.01 Service Pack. What is 128 bit encryption? > Are there downsides to downloading this Service Pack from MS? > > -- > Marshall Wilkinson > mtwilk@ozemail.com.au
Re: 128 bit encription?
Author: John Amero
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 00:00
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 00:00
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Most online banking services require 128 bit encryption. And it has nothing to do with broad band connections.:-) It is just higher internet security for business transactions. Cheers, John shields32 wrote: > > this is for broadband connections. If you have regular dialup you don't need > it. > "Marsh" <mtwilk@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message > news:%8Ih5.63858$N4.1847098@ozemail.com.au... > > I just checked out the MS IE5.01 Service Pack. What is 128 bit encryption? > > Are there downsides to downloading this Service Pack from MS? > > > > -- > > Marshall Wilkinson > > mtwilk@ozemail.com.au > > > > -- JOHN AMERO, Parksville, B. C. Canada E-Mail to:- johnaNO�PAM@island.net **NOTE: REMOVE the_ NO�PAM _in the email address for reply.** Check out my Web Site at- http://www.island.net/~johna/ ICQ UIN 2166985 ... or Business- email to- Director of Business Development, JohnAmero@singaporerental.com Also see index at above web site or http://singaporerental.com/
Re: 128 bit encription?
Author: Alan Katz
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 00:00
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 00:00
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There aren't any downsides. In fact, 128 bit encryption is necessary if you access any secure sites, such as credit card accounts, bank account information, etc. "Marsh" <mtwilk@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message news:%8Ih5.63858$N4.1847098@ozemail.com.au... > I just checked out the MS IE5.01 Service Pack. What is 128 bit encryption? > Are there downsides to downloading this Service Pack from MS? > > -- > Marshall Wilkinson > mtwilk@ozemail.com.au > >
Re: 128 bit encription?
Author: Johnny Kitchens
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 00:00
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 00:00
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Why not just ignore IE 5.01 and just go ahead and Download 5.5? It's 128-bit "Alan Katz" <retired@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:O7Uh5.18696$RG6.1538320@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > There aren't any downsides. In fact, 128 bit encryption is necessary if you > access any secure sites, such as credit card accounts, bank account > information, etc. > > "Marsh" <mtwilk@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message > news:%8Ih5.63858$N4.1847098@ozemail.com.au... > > I just checked out the MS IE5.01 Service Pack. What is 128 bit encryption? > > Are there downsides to downloading this Service Pack from MS? > > > > -- > > Marshall Wilkinson > > mtwilk@ozemail.com.au > > > > > >
Re: 128 bit encription?
Author: Karl.
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 00:00
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 00:00
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shields32 wrote : this is for broadband connections. If you have regular dialup you don't need : it. Umm no it allows you to use a 128bit session key while viewing websites (using HTTPS). Amercia recently relaxed the export laws regarding these. If you use highly secure pages like tele/online-banking then installing this is a good idea. -- Karl H. Contact Info in Header.
Re: 128 bit encription?
Author: Alien Spawn
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2000 00:00
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2000 00:00
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and its buggy garbage. as usual. -- _____________________________________________________ He would be out of his depth in a carpark puddle. invasion@crosswinds.net www.webpoint_design.web.com The aliens aren't among us, we are the Aliens. Long Live Planet Earth ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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