Question about secure encryption versions of Netscape

[Donna Schumann]

We installed the secure encryption version of Netscape specifically
so that our patrons could submit applications to FAFSA. The one extra
wrinkle this brought was that we had to enable Netscape mail so that our
patrons could mail their application forms in. I used the Netscape
Administration kit and Visual C++ (using the instructions from the
Berkeley Public Library) to create a relatively secure version of
Netscape. We are just in the process of deploying this to our 27
buildings, but so far it seems to be working well. 

E-mail me directly if you'd like details on how we restricted Netscape or
if you'd like more details.

Regards, Donna

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Donna Schumann                  Application System Specialist 
Timberland Regional Library     360-704-4542 FAX: 360-586-6838 
Olympia, Washington             schumann at timberland.lib.wa.us 

On Mon, 9 Mar 1998, Jim Jones wrote:

> Hi all-
> 
> I was wondering how many of you out there are currently deploying or
> choosing not to deploy the secure encryption versions of Netscape's
> browsers et al?
> 
> What did you base your decision on?  What issues have arisen out of your
> decision?
> 
> We had a patron ask us about this after trying to reach http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
> and not being able to complete the forms.  The site says that it only 
> recommends that you use the domestic versions of the software, but it appears 
> that it is a neccesity.  Has anyone else had a similar problem?  Any solutions
> that you could offer?
> 
> Thank you in advance.
> 
> Jim Jones
> Systems Coordinator/LAN Specialist
> Ball State University Libraries 
> Muncie, Indiana 47306 
>