Re: [Opensc-devel] SKS/KeyGen2 for Linux

[Anders R. <and...@gm...>]

On 2013-08-26 11:21, Jean-Michel Pouré - GOOZE wrote:
>> I think this step is closer to the acceptance of a cookie.
>> This system is designed to replace passwords, not giving external
>> parties access to your computer. 
> 
> I agree with you. 

Even the traditionalists have waken up:

http://www.w3.org/wiki/images/6/6f/SysApp_-_Secure_Element_API_-_intro.pdf

It will be fun!

Cheers
Anders

> 
> Also, keep in mind that SKS/KeyGen2 will allow https communications with
> major US vendors (Facebook, Google, etc ...) like a breeze. All data
> will end-up in a huge data center in the desert.
> 
> The advantages of System Officer and local management of PKI is that
> there is some control of individuals, companies and governments on their
> own PKI and information flows. We publish our own laws, so why should we
> give away the right to manage our own PKI?
> 
> I consider SKS/KeyGen2 as a US Government project. If you are working
> for free on SKS/KeyGen2, please ask for a salary!
> 
> From a pure legal point, I don't think this is legal in all countries to
> manage a PKI in a cloud, situated nowhere, with no control. Google is
> pushing around with the same moto: "we are not aware of local laws".
> 
> Just my 2 cents, I will stop there to avoid filling the list. Flame wars
> are not good for communities. 
> 
> Just do the right thing.
> 
> Kind regards,
> 
> 
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