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Schneier Calls Quantum Cryptography Impressive But Pointless
KindMind writes "Bruce Schneier writes in Wired that quantum cryptography, while an awesome technology, is actually pointless (that is, of no commercial value). His point is that the science of cryptography is not the weak point, but the other links in the chain (like people, etc.) are where it breaks down."
Are now running for their jobs.
Thanks bruce.
NO SIG
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factors the products of large prime numbers in log(n) time
That's easy, just use sqrt(n) computers.
"If anything can go wrong, it will." - Murphy
Quantum cryptography may appear like serious matter on close inspection, but when you look away, it's just a wave.
Do not trust this signature.
This is Bruce Schneier we're talking about. Bruce Schneier can decrypt quantum encryption by giving it a stern look.
Justice is the sheep getting arrested while an impartial judge declares the vote void.
What a pussy.
And what good is that plane-proof roof going to be when the Mole People come tunneling up through your foundation?
No problem. I live in a total concrete and steel, all-walls, roof and floor, bunker.
Made by a big International company - bin Laden Group, based in Jidda.
Works perfectly.
To communicate with you, I am thumping on the walls.
If you are listening, could you please cut a hole in the wall.
An upgrade is necessary - I need air.
Give me any large prime, and I will factor it for you instantly!
Yeah, but it's a small infinity.
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