There are plenty available. Diffie-Hellman, NTRU, El Gamal, Elliptic Curve Cryptography. Take your pick. While you're at it, use different symmetric key algos.
Terry Ritter, a really cool guy on sci.crypt, who happens to be a cryptographer suggests using a known algo along with a new algorithm. The tested algorithm (such as blowfish, or DES) provides security against known attacks. The new algo (such as the AES candidates, or something your best friend coded while he was drunk.. joking) can provide an extra layer to thwart cryptanalysis. Just use different keys for each step.
I love crypto, too bad I'm going to wind up as a crypto-narc one day.
Great application of technology! If it can recognize cats, I bet it can recognize terrorists (*groan*) But practically speaking, why not just get up and let the cat in?
If they reverse engineer the crypto software to determine if it's in violation of their patent, couldn't the software author claim they were circumventing copyright protection. Then just sue them under the DMCA!
On a more serious note, the patent officer really needs to get off its ass. This is absurd. I'm going to patent substitution boxes, bitwise transpositions, and while I'm at it, hash functions and the use of a 'key' to permutate text.
Exxon-Mobil and some other companies have hired security forces to protect their natural gas operations. Behold, these security forces have killed thousands of people. Can Microsoft do that?
Exxon was coerced into it (torture, murder, rape of employees), and I don't want to say "Exxon kills people," but Exxon did give these people money.
What the hell? What if someone has a pace maker? And X-Ray radiation really isn't the type of stuff that you want to play around with. I hope he takes them for all they're worth.
Mattel has been trying to kill this site. Now the guy turned around and is suing Mattel for $48 million for violating the ADA and some other laws. Glad to see the censorship by litigation people getting slapped back.
Glow in the dark paintball do exist. My friends have used them for night games. Unfortunately, they're prohibitively expensive. Make spiffy tracer rounds, though!
All DVD players will now be equiped with shotguns. If it is believed that you're pirating discs, BLAM! And you can't remove the gun or unload it, because that would be a violation of the DMCA!
Uh oh, you're opposing the use of corporate weight throwing! Only Nazis/Terrorists/Child Molestors oppose evil strongarming tactics. You're not a Nazi/Terrorists/Child Molestors, are you? Good, that's what I thought. Now be a good peon^H^H^H^Hconsumer and buy a new TV.
The fellows who run Mythwa.com have received permission to start their own Myth 3 server. The community is working to fix any bugs that may have cropped up as a result of the short period of time the game was produced in. We may save this gem just yet. You will buy Myth 3.. it involves strategy.. unlike Warcraft..
It's not evil, it's just business. Other companies have been doing it for years. Back in the day, car companies used to sponsor "car design" contest for little kids. The winner would get $50 and his car would be whisked away to the labs. Why pay a team of designers and engineers to do what a trained^H^H^H^H^H^H^H normal person would do for cheap? Maybe we'll get a spiffy new feature on google! Hurrah!
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They mention cold fusion, which contributes to the irony!
Whoever got Reuters to carry this must've been dealing with some pretty ignorant people, when it comes to science, and common sense. I wonder if Reuters will notice their error and make some sort of statement. Glad to see/. has higher standards (well, for somethings) than the 'professional' news.
Despite their lame patents, Amazon is still one of the best places to get books on the internet. Part of their sucess could be their dealings with brick and mortar stores, like Borders. I also like the fact that I can pick up music that I can't find elsewhere like (quick plug) Dispatch. I'm glad this recession doesn't have them belly up.
You don't even need a high level math book. Just grab a copy of Applied Cryptography and you can implement strong crypto. I'm 15 and I could implement many of the algorithms in the book: SAFER, DES, and FEAL, just to name a few. The only thing that export restrictions do is hurt US commerce.
Initially, it was to show the Commies who was boss. These days it's to justify a massive budget. I'm not looking to be a troll, but we need to look at this realistically. On the other hand, without NASA, we wouldn't have space food. Come on guys, space food!
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It uses 128-bit Blowfish. I'm not sure about the key exchange.
Terry Ritter, a really cool guy on sci.crypt, who happens to be a cryptographer suggests using a known algo along with a new algorithm. The tested algorithm (such as blowfish, or DES) provides security against known attacks. The new algo (such as the AES candidates, or something your best friend coded while he was drunk.. joking) can provide an extra layer to thwart cryptanalysis. Just use different keys for each step.
I love crypto, too bad I'm going to wind up as a crypto-narc one day.
Great application of technology! If it can recognize cats, I bet it can recognize terrorists (*groan*) But practically speaking, why not just get up and let the cat in?
On a more serious note, the patent officer really needs to get off its ass. This is absurd. I'm going to patent substitution boxes, bitwise transpositions, and while I'm at it, hash functions and the use of a 'key' to permutate text.
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Exxon was coerced into it (torture, murder, rape of employees), and I don't want to say "Exxon kills people," but Exxon did give these people money.
What the hell? What if someone has a pace maker? And X-Ray radiation really isn't the type of stuff that you want to play around with. I hope he takes them for all they're worth.
Now someone will crack the security and buy Battlefield Earth, pay-per-view!
Mattel has been trying to kill this site. Now the guy turned around and is suing Mattel for $48 million for violating the ADA and some other laws. Glad to see the censorship by litigation people getting slapped back.
Glow in the dark paintball do exist. My friends have used them for night games. Unfortunately, they're prohibitively expensive. Make spiffy tracer rounds, though!
While the page is alive and kicking, I presume the /. effect will cost this guy much more than his computer case.
All DVD players will now be equiped with shotguns. If it is believed that you're pirating discs, BLAM! And you can't remove the gun or unload it, because that would be a violation of the DMCA!
Uh oh, you're opposing the use of corporate weight throwing! Only Nazis/Terrorists/Child Molestors oppose evil strongarming tactics. You're not a Nazi/Terrorists/Child Molestors, are you? Good, that's what I thought. Now be a good peon^H^H^H^Hconsumer and buy a new TV.
Or you'll be first against the wall when they rule the world!
Brain: I want to scroll down.
Hand: Alrighty, Brain!
Brain: I don't see any scrolling. I think I'm going to cry.
These buttonless mice look pretty spiffy, but I can't imagine using one to play Quake! I'm SO rough with my mouse. It's so comfy!
The fellows who run Mythwa.com have received permission to start their own Myth 3 server. The community is working to fix any bugs that may have cropped up as a result of the short period of time the game was produced in. We may save this gem just yet. You will buy Myth 3.. it involves strategy.. unlike Warcraft..
It's not evil, it's just business. Other companies have been doing it for years. Back in the day, car companies used to sponsor "car design" contest for little kids. The winner would get $50 and his car would be whisked away to the labs. Why pay a team of designers and engineers to do what a trained^H^H^H^H^H^H^H normal person would do for cheap? Maybe we'll get a spiffy new feature on google! Hurrah!
Sarcasm.
Whoever got Reuters to carry this must've been dealing with some pretty ignorant people, when it comes to science, and common sense. I wonder if Reuters will notice their error and make some sort of statement. Glad to see /. has higher standards (well, for somethings) than the 'professional' news.
Despite their lame patents, Amazon is still one of the best places to get books on the internet. Part of their sucess could be their dealings with brick and mortar stores, like Borders. I also like the fact that I can pick up music that I can't find elsewhere like (quick plug) Dispatch. I'm glad this recession doesn't have them belly up.
How will this prevent people in Asia from getting copies of Adobe products and distributing them on their own? Common sense, people!
You don't even need a high level math book. Just grab a copy of Applied Cryptography and you can implement strong crypto. I'm 15 and I could implement many of the algorithms in the book: SAFER, DES, and FEAL, just to name a few. The only thing that export restrictions do is hurt US commerce.
So it's free, but only if you pay for it. Why don't they just use a pay model?
What happens when the real fish start going after these things?
Initially, it was to show the Commies who was boss. These days it's to justify a massive budget. I'm not looking to be a troll, but we need to look at this realistically. On the other hand, without NASA, we wouldn't have space food. Come on guys, space food!