December 2003 - cypherpunks-legacy

Greetings
by dr261＠cleveland.Freenet.Edu 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Greetings, everyone. I just discovered this list a few days ago and have been monitoring since then. It's pretty interesting. I'd like to get involved. I'm very interested in cryptography and mathematics, but I have very little cryptographic experience. (hm. Is there a Cypherpunks FAQ?) From the conversation that's going on, I am led to beleive that Cypherpunks is setting up a distributed system to break some cryptographic system or factor a large number. I would expect that a constant net connection would be a requirement to participate in such an interesting event. In any case, I have a 486DX-50 running Linux and I'm interested and curious and willing to learn and help in any way I can. -- ================================================================= Tobin Fricke, Alias Light Ray dr261(a)cleveland.freenet.edu TobinTech Engineering KE6WHF Amateur Radio The Digital Forest BBS (714) 586-6142, 28800bps

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Re: Demagnetizing
by dr261＠cleveland.Freenet.Edu 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Where exactly is the r/c circuit? Is it very small and in a label? Book publishers don't put them in, do they? Also, if the thing gets "burned out" by the magnet in the pad, what do libraries and such do where materials are reused? Just slap on another label thing? -- ================================================================= Tobin Fricke, Alias Light Ray dr261(a)cleveland.freenet.edu TobinTech Engineering KE6WHF Amateur Radio The Digital Forest BBS (714) 586-6142, 28800bps

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Re: Greetings
by dr261＠cleveland.Freenet.Edu 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Ah. By address space, you mean a set of possible keys, right? Is there specific software we use to test this 'address space,' or do we come up with our own? It seems that there ought to be a more exotic method other than a brute force attack. I don't know much about cryptography, but if there's a way to get "feedback" as to how "close" a key is to the real key, then some sort of genetic algorithm could be devised. Actually, perhaps not, since there are no "genes" envolved, just a big number. Hm. -- ================================================================= Tobin Fricke, Alias Light Ray dr261(a)cleveland.freenet.edu TobinTech Engineering KE6WHF Amateur Radio The Digital Forest BBS (714) 586-6142, 28800bps

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Re: non-censorous spam control (was Re: Spam is Information?)
by Mark Grant 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

On Thu, 31 Jul 1997, Jeff Barber wrote: > Network bandwidth used for the purpose of email transport, > even with increased spamming factored in, is simply too low to justify > charging much for it. It will still be *way* cheaper than surface mail. Yep; which is why it's a bad idea. We don't need net postage to pay the ISP, we need net postage to pay *me* to read the spam. Making them pay $0.0001 to send a message will have little impact, but making them pay me $1 to read it certainly will (i.e. my filters could block all potential spam unless it includes a dollar of ecash). I have no problem with spammers subsidising my Net access, I just object to having to pay for their crap. > So unless the percentage of people who delete it instantly, sight-unseen, > is higher than I suspect or new tools make it easy to filter out all > spam, it's going to remain economically advantageous for the spammers > to target broadly. I've seen one spam in the last two weeks. The other 100k or so was blocked by my filters; I'm almost starting to miss it. When you actually sit down and analyse the spam most of it has so many obvious 'spam-tags' that you can easily work out a set of rules to catch them. The only disadvantage is that on a couple of occasions it's caught mail from friends when they sent it through a site which appends advertising rather than from their normal address. Mark

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nym server development mailing list
by anonymous-remailer＠shell.portal.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

------- Forwarded Message To: Remailer-Operators(a)c2.org From: Bryan Strawser <feanor(a)anduin.gondolin.org> Subject: Nym Server Development.... Date: Fri, 11 Aug 1995 21:04:22 -0500 (EST) John Fleming, along with a bit of support help from myself, is developing a nym server that he is intending to release to the public once we are satisfied with the performance and the state of the code. At this point and time, John has pushed the code to the point where we have am experimental nym server operating that is being constantly refined and features added. Along the same lines, I am presently working on solid documentation for when the nymserver is ready for public use, and for the later public release of the code. John created a mailing list for those interesting in contributing to the development of his nymserver and as a forum for discussion of nymserver related issues. So far, there have been few folks subscribed, and no answer from those that are presently subscribed to the list. I find this rather disappointing. This is your chance to get involved in developing this server. There has been alot of interest expressed in nymservers on this list previously, as well from other folks that presnetly use the type I and II remailers that are running today. Just like the other types of anonymity out there, a nymserver has many viable reasons for existance. The lack of publically available code for such a server, as there is for remailers, should motivate us to get behind John and his efforts. To subscribe to the nymserver development & discussion forum, send a message to majordomo(a)sephiroth.org with the line "subscribe nyms <your name>" in the body of the message. Questions about the nymserver should be directed to that list so that all can be involved in the development. Thanks for your input, Bryan - -- Bryan Strawser, Gondolin Technologies, Bloomington, IN USA Remember Waco feanor(a)gondolin.org Live free or die ------- End of Forwarded Message

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Mixmaster Questions
by Q Mixmaster Remailer 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Is there an automated way I can keep my PUBRING.MIX and TYPE2.LIST files updated automatically? (I'd prefer to be able to "finger" them from somewhere and redirect the results into a file.) Also, does anyone do a periodic "ping" of Mixmaster remailers to make sure they're up and running? I only run Mixmaster as a client, and not as a remailer, and I'd like a way to make sure I don't send a message to the bitbucket by accidentally chaining it through a "dead" remailer. Also, what is the latest version of Mixmaster? Thanks.

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Sierra On-Line FAQ
by NCSA HTTPd 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

(Following is a FAQ for the SierraWeb Welcome Kit) Welcome to SIERRAWEBª Here is some helpful information which we hope can answer a range of possible questions. At Sierra On-line, we want to make all your visits to our web site most enjoyable. SIERRAWEB FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: How do I log on to the Sierra On-line web site? A: The SierraWeb address on the World Wide Web is http://www.sierra.com/ Since this document was most likely sent to you along with your password verification then you've already signed on to SierraWeb once. Q: What do I do with the verification code-words you e-mailed to me? A: Log back on to SierraWeb by typing our address in your web browser. Then, after typing in your name and password, type in the Verification Code-Word and you'll be officially registered. This is the only time you'll have to type in your Verification Code unless you re-register again. Q: Why does SierraWeb use a password and verification code-word? A: We ask for your name and email address to confirm the unique- ness of every member. It allows us to a.) customize the service for each individual member's preferences and b.) help us better understand the demographic profile our membership and c.) prevent abuse of the website such as unauthorized orders or the use of offensive language. All in all, we want to get to know you as an individual. Q: What if I forget my password? A: At SierraWeb, you choose your own password so we hope it will be easy to remember. If you forget it, then you'll need to re- register and pick a new one. Q: How do I change the look and links of my personal User Page? A. Just one of the things that makes SierraWeb unique is that it allows you to change the way you view much of the information that is available. Special 'looks' will change the web control page bars at the top and bottom of the page as well as the page background. (Can't view backgrounds on your browser :^( , you can still change your control bars.) For instance, you can choose an Arcade 'look' by choosing 'Arcade' from the pop-up menu at the bottom right of your SierraWeb Personal Page. If you're in- terested in Football or Baseball, you might select the 'Box Seats' look. Do you like outer space and science fiction? Try out the Space Command look. Here's a chart to help you choose the look or looks that you might like If you like... You might try... Adventure games like Myth and Magic King's Quest Mother Goose or Playtoons 'Family Fun' Comedy like Space Quest or 'Comedy' Leisure Suit Larry or Woodruff & the Schnibble Children's Learning 'Kid Smarts' Reality Role Playing '9-1-1' Action/Arcade 'Arcade' Air/Sea Battle Simulations 'Combat' Football/Baseball 'Sports Fan' Horror/Mystery/Suspense 'Frightful' ...and more! Plus you can choose from a selection of pure colored backgrounds Q: What does the LINK change do? A: Along with changing your 'look' on SierraWeb, you can also change your 'Link.' A 'link' is a direct click-jump to a Sierra game category (also called genre). There are a number of categories of games at Sierra. Here is a brief list. ACTION ADVENTURE COMEDY KIDS EDUCATION FAMILY SIMULATION SPORTS ...and more! To create a link directly to a category, select the 'Link' you want to jump to and click on the change button. The new 'Link' you select will appear in the Link window. Q: Back to the 'looks,' I noticed that I have a choice between a full page's background and a GIF tile. What's the difference? A: The full page background is a page backdrop from an actual Sierra game. Since these files are generally around 30K in size you'll either need to have a fast modem, say 14,400 or 28,800 or some patience. (They're worth waiting for!). If you are using a slower modem, or would like a change of pace, choose the tile looks. These files load much quicker since they are quite a bit smaller in size. Q: I can't see any backgrounds on my page. A: Some browsers are not yet compliant with the background feature. You may wish to change your browser to one that meets the HTML 2.0 standards. Q: I can't see the whole page? A: The standard width size for most pages on our website is 9 inches and you should adjust the size of your browser window to that width. Q: I see a mailbox on my personal page and the words 'YOU HAVE MAIL!'? What is this? A: From time to time, Sierra will be informing members with news about our company products and people. If you see the words 'YOU HAVE MAIL!,' click on the mailbox to read your mail from Sierra HQ. Q: How do I send mail to Sierra? A: To reach Sierra On-line with a Technical Support question, go to the Help Center which is reachable by clicking the 'Help Center' icon on the bottom control bar (the one with the ? Over the globe). You can also make Customer Service inquiries from the Help Center. Note: Some links may not be suitable for youngsters under the age of 13 and may be automatically deactiviated. Q: How do I use the SEARCH feature? A: You'll find a SierraWeb SEARCH button in the upper left hand corner of most SierraWeb pages. Click on it and you will be presented with a Word Search Box ready for you to type in the word or words you are interested in locating on other pages. For instance, if you are interested in football, Simple type in: football. If you are interested in Space, type in: Space. By typing space you might be directed to the Space Quest series games or to a space game like Outpost. Q: How do I find my way back to my Personal Page? A: Just click on the HOME button underneath the Sierra logo in the upper right hand corner of most pages on SierraWeb and you will be automatically transported back HOME to your Personal Page.

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Sierra On-Line Authentication Key
by NCSA HTTPd 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Welcome cypherpunks to SierraWeb. We are pleased to present you with the key to our magical kingdom in the form of a verification key. Your Sierra Web verification key is... humane-tomato Be sure and make a note of it! The next time you log in and are prompted for it, type in your verification key. Remember, your verification key is not your password. Your password is the word you chose when registering. Use the following URL to verify your membership: http://www.sierra.com/authenticate.html

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Gore on "information standard," from wire service reports
by Declan McCullagh 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

@TEXT <B>gore-urban-league 6thadd<P> GORE/URBAN LEAGUE PAGE 10 08/06/97 .STX x x x high. You know, forget about the gold standard; we're on the information standard. There's $1-1/2 trillion in the global economy sloshing around every single day, flowing toward those nations that make hard choices based on real numbers and get away from illusionary policies based on secondhand smoke and rear-view mirrors. By making the tough choices and investing more in our priorities for the future, while at the same time steadily reducing the budget deficit, we are keeping interest rates down and drawing investment capital to the right places in the United States of America. President Clinton and I know that while a strong and growing national economy is job number one, and while we are proud of the progress that has been made, we know that it is only a start, and much more needs to be done. We know that it's also not enough, because while we must improve the track, we must also make sure that everyone has the opportunity to get to the starting gate. That's especially important today, because we are entering a new economy, one that is not just better and stronger than the old one, but one that is very different as well, in fundamentally new ways. It is an economy driven by information and technology. It is an economy that depends less on the size of our factories than it does on the skills and creativity of our people. It is an economy that is linked to the global marketplace by phone, fax, and computer cable. It is an economy that is zapping dollars and data around the world every moment at the speed of light. That's something new. We all know that. We see it in our daily lives. We experience it when we walk into a business establishment. We see it in our own work. And if we prepare for this new economy, this new world, in the right way, then this new economy can be the most empowering and inclusive economy that the United States of America has ever known. In an economy where goods and services are increasingly traded along and across the information superhighway, a simple connection to the Internet can transform an isolated urban community into a thriving economic center. In an economy where companies cannot afford not to hire and promote the best-educated, best-trained, best-skilled employees, the right kind of education can indeed help to crack the glass ceiling and break through the barriers of prejudice and hatred, and get rid of the residue of that hatefulness from history in an economy. .ETX GORE/URBAN LEAGUE PAGE 11 08/06/97 .STX MORE .ETX Aug 06, 1997 12:04 ET .EOF

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Re: C2.ORG REMAILER
by jsantala＠walli.uwasa.fi 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- In scroll <41jnqn$qgm(a)nntp.crl.com>, Nobody wrote: > sameer(a)soda.CSUA.Berkeley.EDU (Sameer Parekh) wrote: >> Community COnneXion will not reveal the identity of non-anonymous >> account holders without a court order or explicit permission from >> the account holder. > Sameer - You caved WAAAY too easily - I will suggest that we ban ALL > inclusion of your reamiler in any chain, due to the fact tha your > c2.org CAN NOT be trusted to resist pressure. See ya on the c-punks > area. Now, Nobody, that is chickenshit if anything, and I "suggest" you know it. The actions taken by Community ConneXion in no way prove that it would be any less trustable in this matter than any other remailer in the world. In fact, certain coolheadedness to all parties present is, in my opinion, one of the main requirements of respectable remailer. In fact, had c2.org been pinned down for the copyright infrigment with no ability to point the real infriger, CoS could well have stood a change to get hold of any possible remailer logs. Just like in the anon.penet.fi case, where Helsingius gave out the entries identifying the account in question instead of holding them back at the risk of getting all the entries confiscated. It's called picking the lesser evil. In fact, the only effect you stand to gain from accusing people of such acts is perhaps making them that much more inclined to really co-operate with your enemy next time they ask for it. Furthermore, altough Sameer could've been pretty sure of even monetary support from the 'net community in his battles against CoS, I personally think such would only be waste of resources. The copyrights of OT materials will be found out in Erlich's case, posting them publicly in Lerma's case and the common provider status of ISP's will be tested in Netcom's case. In my opinion, we stand nothing to gain, only lose, from increasing the number of cases further. Not to even mention that the Fishman documents have now been temporarily sealed, which further clouds the issue. Finally, I hope you do know that the reason of actually using remailer-chains is the admittance that some of them might be compromised. The idea behind remailer chains is that each and every one of the mailers in the chain needs first to be identified and then compromised to successfully find out the real poster. "Banning" it out of the remailer chains, even if possible, would serve no purpose. Posting the facts and letting people make their own decisions based on those could, perhaps, be warranted. Regards, Donwulff Intergalactic terrorist and arms dealer, squire for Knights of Xenu. Operation Entheta National Command, captain Donwulff of Discordia. Tell your people. alt.religion.scientology Let The World Know! -><- Hail Eris! All hail Discordia! -><- -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2i iQCVAwUBMEBkayrmAC3+VL2ZAQEw3AQAvq5NKAExecLJ1/GKpSfO10w8Y/H/1cpi AJAGc2JikWfPVvhxaw1b1Ib3TiX4IyvMHXu2YIldDUcWnCYq/Yx2iAnbeo08r7Uq y7sgDjghyuMBX9EXtaVN4uiRSc+ESDM/oTQGc6atFbtqrSmoKlyO/jHWp/A76pL/ SIYVGLU+kV8= =DQ3K -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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