For the last few months I've been using the open source application Password Safe (originally developed by crypto guru Bruce Schneier) with a USB key. I store both the data file and the executable right on the key, occassionally backing the data up to a trusted computer.

I'm pretty happy with this arrangement. It's portable and secure enough for me.

I just called Sen Hollings' office and his staffer denied knowing anything about the bill. He sent me to a staffer at the Senate Commerce Committee who said that they canvassed a "wide variety" of positions for the hearing. Well, my quick review of the people who are going to testify makes that laughable. Anyway, I told them about slashdot, and they promised to check the site and this discussion. Anyone care to call them and make sure they don't forget to surf the web for a bit more opinion?

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