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To: Taro who wrote (237559)6/16/2005 2:17:39 PM
From: combjelly  Respond to of 1576159
 
"Anyway those NSA guys are supposed to be real hot."

I do know they are always trying to limit the available encryption methods for commercial use. It allows them to crack commercial traffic. DES with its relatively short keys was one result of that.



To: Taro who wrote (237559)6/17/2005 3:42:30 AM
From: GUSTAVE JAEGER  Respond to of 1576159
 
Re: Anyway those NSA guys are supposed to be real hot

They'll all be put out of business when the first (operational) quantum computers kick in --clue:

cs.dartmouth.edu

Of course, NSA computer geeks will remain useful in helping the FBI chase after pedophiles, petty criminals, and mobsters who can't afford quantum cryptography.... Echelon could be refitted as an IRS tool to flush out tax fraudsters....

Gus


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