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Re: more developer identity stuff



greg writes:
> I don't understand this at all. I'm sure there are plenty among us
> (myself not included) who could hack up a convincing looking image of a
> Cornell ID given a few hours in the Gimp. I don't see how this offers any
> authentication at all.

They can call Cornell and verify that the ID is valid, and that the phone
number is that of the holder of the ID.  They can then call you and talk to
you.  Not perfect, but useful.
-- 
John Hasler
john@dhh.gt.org (John Hasler)
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI


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