From: Roman Pixell (roman_at_pixell.net)
Date: Sat Oct 16 2004 - 07:25:15 PDT
On Oct 16, 2004, at 3:42 PM, Leonard Sitongia wrote:
> Is there an ssh client for the Newton? Is SSL possible in mail and =
web
> browsing?
no.
this is indeed a major backdraw at these times. it would require=20
someone to work for about ten days to write such a beast and from what=20=
i understood, it is not a very pleasant thing to undertake, even if it=20=
certainly is doable. people are writing all types of software just=20
because its plain cool, but SSL/SSH is not a very cool thing to do, if=20=
i understood it correct.
the programmers that have the capability to write a client for the newt=20=
are all busy with other projects, but i would not mind support fund=20
raising...
after all, how much are 10 days? about 600 USD i guess. we could=20
certainly raise this type of money within the community.
then again, the organisation part of this is a little more difficult.=20
also, what standard would the client follow? i remember microsoft=20
requires a special type of client....
can anyone chime in here?
/=A0=AE
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