In the days before Xerox machines, one provided copies of correspondence to others by using sheets of carbon paper to make duplicates when typing. This is the origin of "cc" or "cc:" on memos and correspondence. Henceforth, "cc" refers to the automatic carbon copy provided by the "cc" chip, the Clipper Chip. BB (Big Brother) gets a CC of everything. (I know, it's a voice encryption standard, and it's voluntary, but a quick look at the "Capstone" chip reveals it's a complete crypto package, containing the DSS government signature standard, and lots of other stuff. The Wiretap Chip will be used for more than just voice, I'll be willing to bet.) -Tim -- .......................................................................... Timothy C. May | Crypto Anarchy: encryption, digital money, tcmay@netcom.com | anonymous networks, digital pseudonyms, zero 408-688-5409 | knowledge, reputations, information markets, W.A.S.T.E.: Aptos, CA | black markets, collapse of governments. Higher Power: 2^756839 | Public Key: PGP and MailSafe available.