I never asked for examples of why the book sucked. In fact, I never mentioned if I like the book or not. I asked for someone with some crypto knowledge to give their opinions on whether the idea behind rolling clear text was possible.
You need to work on your reading comprehension. You might want to start Here.
1) I didn't mention anything about a program that could destroy a computer
2) I didn't mention anything about a virus
3) I didn't say I believe rolling cleartext is possible, I said I didn't know and asked for someone who did know to elaborate
4) I didn't say a word about any "big block o' chips"
Why do some of the/. crowd take this shit so seriously? I only asked a question you over-reacting asshole. You make it sound like I said, "OMG, DIGITAL FORTRESS IS THE BESTEST BOOK EVER AND IT IS ALL TRUE AND I BELIEVE IT ALL AND IT IS THE GREATEST AND ALL THE TECHNICAL PARTS ARE TRUE BUT THE GOVERNMENT DOESN'T WANT US TO KNOW OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!"
Not only does this discuss a backdoor, but also a backdoor that can't be found by examining the source code.
This reminds me of the whole "rolling clear text" algorithm idea proposed in Digital Fortress. The idea was that with the rolling cleartext built in to the passkey, even if a brute force cracking program did make an attempt with the correct key, it wouldn't realize that the correct key had been found.
Very NSA, very chic, but I don't know if it is possible.
Could someone with a crypto background elaborate for those of us (including myself) who are crypto-challenged?
if you encrypt your traffic and the FCC or some other Govt agency attempts/succeeds in breaking your encryption, could it ("they") be found guilty under the DMCA?
"While this is undoubtedly a significant blow for [company] in their efforts to establish [technology] as the next standard it's not likely to be the end of [technology]."
Slashdot Mirror
Yes, but that doesn't negate the fact that "Mach" is still a "measure" of some velocity, which IS a dimension.
"Mach" IS the dimension, meaning "speed of sound" or 340.29 m / s.
DRUNK POSTER ALERT
And someone already using a name stops Microsoft from using it how?
Microsoft XPort
Please remember to take your medication.
I never asked for examples of why the book sucked. In fact, I never mentioned if I like the book or not. I asked for someone with some crypto knowledge to give their opinions on whether the idea behind rolling clear text was possible.
You need to work on your reading comprehension. You might want to start Here.
2) I didn't mention anything about a virus
3) I didn't say I believe rolling cleartext is possible, I said I didn't know and asked for someone who did know to elaborate
4) I didn't say a word about any "big block o' chips"
Why do some of the /. crowd take this shit so seriously? I only asked a question you over-reacting asshole. You make it sound like I said, "OMG, DIGITAL FORTRESS IS THE BESTEST BOOK EVER AND IT IS ALL TRUE AND I BELIEVE IT ALL AND IT IS THE GREATEST AND ALL THE TECHNICAL PARTS ARE TRUE BUT THE GOVERNMENT DOESN'T WANT US TO KNOW OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!"
Get a grip, douchebag.
For the record, I own an iPod, so you can put me on the "Do Not Sue" list.
Sincerely,
Me
Instead of tearing me a new one with accusations, why don't you educate me with your knowledge of crypto by putting forth some examples?
This reminds me of the whole "rolling clear text" algorithm idea proposed in Digital Fortress. The idea was that with the rolling cleartext built in to the passkey, even if a brute force cracking program did make an attempt with the correct key, it wouldn't realize that the correct key had been found.
Very NSA, very chic, but I don't know if it is possible.
Could someone with a crypto background elaborate for those of us (including myself) who are crypto-challenged?
Me, brain size of a planet, and stuck here calculating improbabilities for /. jokes.
***ducks***
How about a laptop with a wireless keyboard that stores right under the...oh never mind.
Great. Glad you feel that way. Now, before we all hug, skip, and fling daisies, you need to remember ONE thing:
THERE ARE NO FEELINGS IN IT. EVER.
Feelings are reserved for secretaries named Gladys who come crying to you when they accidently delete all the pictures of their grand kids.
"This article is very comforting."
You better sack the hell up if you are going to make it in the IT world.
Henchman, "I say, that scoundrel has surfaced in the United States. Shall we whack him?"
Don Worcestershire, "Quite."
When do we get an Improbability Drive?
Bad mods.
A: Homeless.
If they give money, they're VC. If they don't give money, they're well-trained VC.
I thought you made a good point.
if you encrypt your traffic and the FCC or some other Govt agency attempts/succeeds in breaking your encryption, could it ("they") be found guilty under the DMCA?
Tell that to Beta, Laserdisc, etc.
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