Old software/source code should always be archived. I am also concerned when new versions of security or cryptography programs are introduced, especially if the source code is unavailable. This problem is very concerning when "subscription" and "live update" services attempt to force incremental patches and automatic upgrades on users. It is even conceivable for individual systems to be targeted with "special" patches.
--- Morlock Elloi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Getting caught in the upgrade scam is bad in itself. > > Doing this with crypto software is sin. > > There are no advances beyond 2.6.2 worth upgrading. > If you must, use 5.5.3i and enable only IDEA and > RSA/compatible. 2.6.2 runs on dos, integrates > with pegasus on windoze, runs on unix and macs. > > Also, always keep copies of "old" software. > You never know when a "feature" will be quietly > introduced or dropped from the new release. > (...) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Greetings - send holiday greetings for Easter, Passover http://greetings.yahoo.com/
