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appropriate algorithm for application
by Cerridwyn Llewyellyn 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

I need an algorithm/protocol that is capable of encrypting numerous files with separate keys, but there also needs to be a master key that will be able to decrypt all of them. Is there such a system that is relatively secure? I'd prefer the system to be as secure as possible, but in this application, security is secondary to functionality. Thanks... //cerridwyn//

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Re:NT remailer
by shamrock＠netcom.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

At 21:08 8/16/96, rednax wrote: >Speaking of NT, I downloaded the full version of msie 3.0 the other day but >when I tried installing it, an error message came up saying that it requires >a Win95 or WinNT4.0 build of 1381 or higher. I am currently running NT 4.0b >that has a build of 1314, does anyone know of where is the upgrade or >service packs(if available)? I have tried looking around microsoft.com, but >they neither provided any detail nor did they provide an e-mail. USENET? Just a thought, -- Lucky Green <mailto:shamrock@netcom.com> PGP encrypted mail preferred. Defeat the Demopublican Unity Party. Vote no on Clinton/Dole in November. Vote Harry Browne for President.

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No Subject
by nobody＠replay.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

At 11:05 PM 8/16/96 -0400, you wrote: >There are many computer companies that are full of Bozos, >Microsoft isn't one of them. Most of the people griping about >Microsoft can't code any better. Gee Phill, as I'm preparing to leave MS after 6 years, I have to disagree with you. Mediocrity and bureaucracy have eatten away at a lot of the core of the company. It is entirely marketing driven now, and the coders have definitely gone down hill since I first started in Apps. The "bozo" factor has steadily increased. Only those new hires without a sense of history think it's a real cool place to work. And, a few egocentric folks totally tripped on power and greed. (Apologies to any MSofties on the list I don't know personally.) Talk to HR about the turnover of people with 5.5 to 8 years under their belts who are bailing with their stock options because it ain't a fun place to work anymore. Testers, developers, UE, you name it. I can gripe because I was there. I never seem to recall seeing your name on any internal e-mail. Oh yeah, this is coming through a remailer, because I'm reading the list at work. And I doubt BillG would appreciate my opinions being sent out over MS resources.

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Re: Triple DES Encryption Now Available For Telephone Privacy Protection
by jim bell 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

At 03:04 PM 8/16/96 -0700, Eric Blossom wrote: >Communication Security Corporation > >For More Information: Eric Blossom (707) 577-0409 >Press Contact: Terri Thatcher (408) 265-7703 >Triple DES Encryption Now Available For Telephone Privacy Protection >Santa Rosa, Calif., August 16, 1996, -- The Communication Security >Corporation today announced availability of the CS8191. The first >telephone security device built using uncompromised cryptography, >based on 168--bit key triple DES. > >Triple DES encryption technology provides an uncompromised level of >security (72 quadrillion times stronger against a brute force attack) >than products based on the US Data Encryption Standard (single DES). >In addition, unlike the government's "Clipper" proposal, the CS8191 >does not reveal or "escrow" the encryption keys with third parties. So does this use that previously-announced NTT encryption chip? > >The CS8191 has been designed to work with conventional analog >telephone systems (POTS). The unit connects between your telephone >and the wall. In 'clear' mode, your telephone continues to work as it >normally does. Pressing the 'go secure' button encrypts >conversations. Communication Security has also incorporated a >leading-edge speech coder. Voice clarity is undisturbed whether the >system is in 'secure' or 'clear' mode. Is this some sort of standardized interface? Or are we in for the crypto equivalent of the Tower of Babel? Jim Bell jimbell(a)pacifier.com

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Re: Greetings from Whore.com
by Daniel Miskell 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Someone please tell me that was a joke. It's almost a temptation. (falls down laughing and dies) Greetings from <property not found>, Daniel.

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any SF cpunks around next Sat?
by aba＠atlas.ex.ac.uk 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Living in the UK, I really don't have that much idea where the people on the list I've gotten to know over the years live. I will be over in the San Francisco / Redwood City area next Saturday (24th), if anyone I know would like to meet, exchange keys, have a chat about crypto/cypherpunks stuff, mail me. Also if there is any regular cpunks meeting in this area which coincides, let me know! Adam -- #!/bin/perl -sp0777i<X+d*lMLa^*lN%0]dsXx++lMlN/dsM0<j]dsj $/=unpack('H*',$_);$_=`echo 16dio\U$k"SK$/SM$n\EsN0p[lN*1 lK[d2%Sa2/d0$^Ixp"|dc`;s/\W//g;$_=pack('H*',/((..)*)$/)

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IE3.0 128-bit
by David.K.Merriman＠toad.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- To: cypherpunks(a)toad.com Date: Sat Aug 17 08:59:05 1996 Just got off of MS IE3 download page. To retrieve the 128-bit version, they've got a perl script asking for a remote address and a host address via a pair of cookies. Unfortunately, it chokes *every single time* it's invoked on my system, and shows me a 1-800 number (terminally busy) to call. Has anyone either managed to download it, or gotten through to the 1-800 number? I'd _really_ like a copy of the 128-bit version. I'm a U.S. citizen, live here in Amarillo, TX. Anyone from MicroSloth reading this *might* want to let a Responsible Person know about the perl script hiccups.... Dave Merriman, Densa's mole in Mensa - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PGP Email welcome, encouraged, and PREFERRED. Visit my web site at http://www.shellback.com/p/merriman for my PGP key and fingerprint "What is the sound of one hand clapping in a forest with no one there to hear it?" I use Pronto Secure (tm) PGP-fluent Email software for Windows -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBMhUZZcVrTvyYOzAZAQHqygQAiEe7RmKjZcZ44Ok7Gz6GI1CCebBcdWsc 1lk2AvHJNOsI1ifq+oXbz1IuSbYJFwBOAUgJmwdXh4OMq8TIyX7mJKpR+imlysFC kk1kMtVsdPNbtaLap5LLOMMnw13NxjC4ysae1rKZ/j/8SLXEvmscoDwzO+wtyOyn kYgcgh6n8NQ= =5P41 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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No Subject
by Jeremy Mineweaser 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

At 09:08 PM 8/16/96 +0800, rednax wrote: >Speaking of NT, I downloaded the full version of msie 3.0 the other day but >when I tried installing it, an error message came up saying that it requires >a Win95 or WinNT4.0 build of 1381 or higher. I am currently running NT 4.0b >that has a build of 1314, does anyone know of where is the upgrade or >service packs(if available)? I have tried looking around microsoft.com, but >they neither provided any detail nor did they provide an e-mail. Build 1381 is the final release of NT 4.0, not a beta version. Build 1381 was released to OEMs about a week and a half ago. It should reach a retail outlet near you before September. There is no free upgrade from the beta version of NT 4.0 to the final version. You may want to purchase a copy from Microsoft, or sit in IRC for a while and wait for someone to hand it to you. --- Jeremy L. Mineweaser | GCS/E d->-- s:- a--- C++(+++)$ ULC++(++++)>$ P+>++$ gt4436c(a)prism.gatech.edu | L+>++ E-(---) W++ N+ !o-- K+>++ w+(++++) O- M-- | V-(--) PS+(--) PE++ Y++>$ PGP++>+++$ t+() 5 X+ R+() *ai*vr*vx*crypto* | tv(+) b++>+++ DI+(++) D+ G++ e>+++ h-() r-@ !y-

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Re: Lunch with Bill, anyone?
by Hallam-Baker 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

John C. Randolph wrote: > Does Microsquish *know* any industry luminaries? I mean, Cutler > used to be one, but he's pretty burnt out, if Windoze NT is any > indication. Butler Lampson and Rashid are both pretty hot. Cutler got NT to a workable state considerably faster than he got VMS to one. There are many computer companies that are full of Bozos, Microsoft isn't one of them. Most of the people griping about Microsoft can't code any better. I'm interested that Navigator 3b6 crashes several times daily while Internet Explorer has yet to crash on me. I couldn't care less about fancy features, at this stage I want a browser that is reliable - like they used to be. Phill

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Re: Ad Hoc Bay Area Cypherpunks Thing--Sat., 24 Aug, 3 pm, Menlo Park
by mccoy＠communities.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

> On Sat, 17 Aug 1996, Timothy C. May wrote: > > > There is no Cypherpunks event scheduled for that Saturday, but we can have > > an ad hoc gathering, informally arranged. I suggest meeting at 3 p.m. at > > Cody's Bookstore, on El Camino Real in Menlo Park (hard to miss). Or at the > > coffee shop next to it...either should be sufficient Schelling points to > > Do you mean Kepler's? That's the one right near Menlo Park caltrain > station; the coffee shop next to it is Cafe Borone. Get the Mocha. [Typing from the courtyard outside Cafe Barone (love that Ricochet...)] For those needing better directions, Cafe Barone/Keplers is at the Menlo Park Center, at the corner of El Camino and Ravenswood in Menlo Park... jim

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