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> "In today's mechanized world, it appears to be a virtual certainty that houses connected to the earth can—and eventually will—be broken into."

Or rather "... houses with doors can —and eventually will—be broken into."



Also: "... houses with WINDOWS can —and eventually will—be broken into."


Even as a programmer I would much rather have to get through "… houses with WALLS …" than through reasonably strong encryption, the task might require strength, but is quite straightforward.


And its easier to break into the average house than the average pc.


Maybe, but it's definitely easier to break into a million PC's than a million houses.


Moreover, many houses also have BACK DOORS!


Sure, but you can decide if you want keep the key under the rug beside that door.




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