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12.9. What is Riordan's Internet privacy enhanced mail?
Riordan's Internet privacy enhanced mail (RIPEM) is one
implementation of privacy enhanced mail. As of this writing, RIPEM isn't
complete but is still said to be useful. It hasn't been around as long as PGP,
and the two work differently. Their encrypted texts are not compatible.
For more information, check the "RIPEM Frequently Asked Questions" file, which
is posted monthly in the newsgroup alt.security.ripem. It's also
available via FTP from
rtfm.mit.edu:/pub/usenet/alt.security/RIPEM_Frequently_Asked_Questions
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