Well, I just checked the BBC world listings and I can't see it either, because it's being aired at 3:30 PM today on the east coast! (which has already passed!) I guess they figure working stiffs don't need to see it.
Bamford's new book is pretty good. I worked at NSA for 10 years from the 80s to the 90s and knew many of the people in the book. But even I learned about some things invented by people I worked with (done before my time, tho).
The "Puzzle Palace" had some major inaccuracies. I think Bamford had better access for the latest book. (I knew some of the people he interviewed.)
I've been to the Cryptologic museum, and it's pretty humbling to see equipment I used day-to-day as "historical". Makes me feel old.
BTW, it is pronounced ee-lint. Both my wife and I are certified cryptologic signal analysts (i.e. certified in comint, elint and fisint).
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Well, I just checked the BBC world listings and I can't see it either, because it's being aired at 3:30 PM today on the east coast! (which has already passed!) I guess they figure working stiffs don't need to see it.
Off the beaten path (not is it only in Puerto Rico, but it's even off the beaten path in Puerto Rico!) is Arecibo Observatory. It's BIG!
If you're in and around Silicon Valley (a geek must!) stop by Lick Observatory, 20 miles from San Jose.
The "Puzzle Palace" had some major inaccuracies. I think Bamford had better access for the latest book. (I knew some of the people he interviewed.)
I've been to the Cryptologic museum, and it's pretty humbling to see equipment I used day-to-day as "historical". Makes me feel old.
BTW, it is pronounced ee-lint. Both my wife and I are certified cryptologic signal analysts (i.e. certified in comint, elint and fisint).