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Trademarkes -- Basic Facts
by William H. Geiger III 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Here is a copy of the Trademark Basic Facts from the PTO web site. Notice that this is properly formated in multipart/alternative so it can be viewed in both text/plain & text/html formats (perhaps one of these days NS will get a clue). -- --------------------------------------------------------------- William H. Geiger III http://www.amaranth.com/~whgiii Geiger Consulting Cooking With Warp 4.0 Author of E-Secure - PGP Front End for MR/2 Ice PGP & MR/2 the only way for secure e-mail. OS/2 PGP 2.6.3a at: http://www.amaranth.com/~whgiii/pgpmr2.html --------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Facts About Registering A Trademark What is a Trademark? A TRADEMARK is either a word, phrase, symbol or design, or combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs, which identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods or services of one party from those of others. A service mark is the same as a trademark except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product. Throughout this booklet the terms "trademark" and "mark" are used to refer to both trademarks and service marks whether they are word marks or other types of marks. Normally, a mark for goods appears on the product or on its packaging, while a service mark appears in advertising for the services. A trademark is different from a copyright or a patent. A copyright protects an original artistic or literary work; a patent protects an invention. For copyright information call the Library of Congress at (202) 707-3000. Establishing Trademark Rights Trademark rights arise from either (1) actual use of the mark, or (2) the filing of a proper application to register a mark in the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) stating that the applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce regulated by the U.S. Congress. (See below, under "Types of Applications," for a discussion of what is meant by the terms commerce and use in commerce.) Federal registration is not required to establish rights in a mark, nor is it required to begin use of a mark. However, federal registration can secure benefits beyond the rights acquired by merely using a mark. For example, the owner of a federal registration is presumed to be the owner of the mark for the goods and services specified in the registration, and to be entitled to use the mark nationwide. There are two related but distinct types of rights in a mark: the right to register and the right to use. Generally, the first party who either uses a mark in commerce or files an application in the PTO has the ultimate right to register that mark. The PTO's authority is limited to determining the right to register. The right to use a mark can be more complicated to determine. This is particularly true when two parties have begun use of the same or similar marks without knowledge of one another and neither has a federal registration. Only a court can render a decision about the right to use, such as issuing an injunction or awarding damages for infringement. It should be noted that a federal registration can provide significant advantages to a party involved in a court proceeding. The PTO cannot provide advice concerning rights in a mark. Only a private attorney can provide such advice. Unlike copyrights or patents, trademark rights can last indefinitely if the owner continues to use the mark to identify its goods or services. The term of a federal trademark registration is 10 years, with 10-year renewal terms. However, between the fifth and sixth year after the date of initial registration, the registrant must file an affidavit setting forth certain information to keep the registration alive. If no affidavit is filed, the registration is canceled.<p> Types of Applications for Federal Registration An applicant may apply for federal registration in three principal ways. (1) An applicant who has already commenced using a mark in commerce may file based on that use (a "use" application). (2) An applicant who has not yet used the mark may apply based on a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce (an "intent-to-use" application). For the purpose of obtaining federal registration, commerce means all commerce which may lawfully be regulated by the U.S. Congress, for example, interstate commerce or commerce between the U.S. and another country. The use in commerce must be a bona fide use in the ordinary course of trade, and not made merely to reserve a right in a mark. Use of a mark in promotion or advertising before the product or service is actually provided under the mark on a normal commercial scale does not qualify as use in commerce. Use of a mark in purely local commerce within a state does not qualify as "use in commerce." If an applicant files based on a bona fide intention to use in commerce, the applicant will have to use the mark in commerce and submit an allegation of use to the PTO before the PTO will register the mark (See page 12). (3) Additionally, under certain international agreements, an applicant from outside the United States may file in the United States based on an application or registration in another country. For information regarding applications based on international agreements please call the information number provided on page 4. A United States registration provides protection only in the United States and its territories. If the owner of a mark wishes to protect a mark in other countries, the owner must seek protection in each country separately under the relevant laws. The PTO cannot provide information or advice concerning protection in other countries. Interested parties may inquire directly in the relevant country or its U.S. offices or through an attorney. Who May File an Application? The application must be filed in the name of the owner of the mark; usually an individual, corporation or partnership. The owner of a mark controls the nature and quality of the goods or services identified by the mark. See below in the line-by-line instructions for information about who must sign the application and other papers. The owner may submit and prosecute its own application for registration, or may be represented by an attorney. The PTO cannot help select an attorney. Foreign Applicants Applicants not living in the United States must designate in writing the name and address of a domestic representative -- a person residing in the United States "upon whom notices of process may be served for proceedings affecting the mark." The applicant may do so by submitting a statement that the named person at the address indicated is appointed as the applicant's domestic representative under º1(e) of the Trademark Act. The applicant must sign this statement. This person will receive all communications from the PTO unless the applicant is represented by an attorney in the United States. Searches for Conflicting Marks An applicant is not required to conduct a search for conflicting marks prior to applying with the PTO. However, some people find it useful. In evaluating an application, an examining attorney conducts a search and notifies the applicant if a conflicting mark is found. The application fee, which covers processing and search costs, will not be refunded even if a conflict is found and the mark cannot be registered. To determine whether there is a conflict between two marks, the PTO determines whether there would be likelihood of confusion, that is, whether relevant consumers would be likely to associate the goods or services of one party with those of the other party as a result of the use of the marks at issue by both parties. The principal factors to be considered in reaching this decision are the similarity of the marks and the commercial relationship between the goods and services identified by the marks. To find a conflict, the marks need not be identical, and the goods and services do not have to be the same. The PTO does not conduct searches for the public to determine if a conflicting mark is registered, or is the subject of a pending application, except as noted above when acting on an application. However, there are a variety of ways to get this same type of information. First, by performing a search in the PTO public search library. The search library is located on the second floor of the South Tower Building, 2900 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Second, by visiting a patent and trademark depository library (at locations listed on pages 14 and 15). These libraries have CD-ROMS containing the trademark database of registered and pending marks. Finally, either a private trademark search company, or an attorney who deals with trademark law, can provide trademark registration information. The PTO cannot provide advice about possible conflicts between marks. Laws & Rules Governing Federal Registration The federal registration of trademarks is governed by the Trademark Act of 1946, as amended, 15 U.S.C. º1051 et seq.; the Trademark Rules, 37 C.F.R. Part 2; and the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (2d ed. 1993). Other Types of Applications In addition to trademarks and service marks, the Trademark Act provides for federal registration of other types of marks, such as certification marks, collective trademarks and service marks, and collective membership marks. These types of marks are relatively rare. For forms and information regarding the registration of these marks, please call the appropriate trademark information number indicated below. Where to Send the Application and Correspondence The application and all other correspondence should be addressed to "The Assistant Commissioner for Trademarks, 2900 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3513." The initial application should be directed to "Box NEW APP / FEE." An AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE should be directed to "Attn. AAU." A STATEMENT OF USE or REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE A STATEMENT OF USE should be directed to "Box ITU / FEE." (See page 5 for an explanation of these terms.) The applicant should indicate its telephone number on the application form. Once a serial number is assigned to the application, the applicant should refer to the serial number in all written and telephone communications concerning the application. It is advisable to submit a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the application specifically listing each item in the mailing, that is, the written application, the drawing, the fee, and the specimens (if appropriate). The PTO will stamp the filing date and serial number of the application on the postcard to acknowledge receipt. This will help the applicant if any item is later lost or if the applicant wishes to inquire about the application. The PTO will send a separate official notification of the filing date and serial number for every application about two months after receipt. Use of the "TM," "SM" and "®" Symbols Anyone who claims rights in a mark may use the TM (trademark) or SM (service mark) designation with the mark to alert the public to the claim. It is not necessary to have a registration, or even a pending application, to use these designations. The claim may or may not be valid. The registration symbol, ®, may only be used when the mark is registered in the PTO. It is improper to use this symbol at any point before the registration issues. Please omit all symbols from the mark in the drawing you submit with your application; the symbols are not considered part of the mark. Title: Basic Facts About Registering A Trademark Basic Facts About Registering A Trademark What is a Trademark? A TRADEMARK is either a word, phrase, symbol or design, or combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs, which identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods or services of one party from those of others. A service mark is the same as a trademark except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product. Throughout this booklet the terms "trademark" and "mark" are used to refer to both trademarks and service marks whether they are word marks or other types of marks. Normally, a mark for goods appears on the product or on its packaging, while a service mark appears in advertising for the services. A trademark is different from a copyright or a patent. A copyright protects an original artistic or literary work; a patent protects an invention. For copyright information call the Library of Congress at (202) 707-3000. Establishing Trademark Rights Trademark rights arise from either (1) actual use of the mark, or (2) the filing of a proper application to register a mark in the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) stating that the applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce regulated by the U.S. Congress. (See below, under "Types of Applications," for a discussion of what is meant by the terms commerce and use in commerce.) Federal registration is not required to establish rights in a mark, nor is it required to begin use of a mark. However, federal registration can secure benefits beyond the rights acquired by merely using a mark. For example, the owner of a federal registration is presumed to be the owner of the mark for the goods and services specified in the registration, and to be entitled to use the mark nationwide. There are two related but distinct types of rights in a mark: the right to register and the right to use. Generally, the first party who either uses a mark in commerce or files an application in the PTO has the ultimate right to register that mark. The PTO's authority is limited to determining the right to register. The right to use a mark can be more complicated to determine. This is particularly true when two parties have begun use of the same or similar marks without knowledge of one another and neither has a federal registration. Only a court can render a decision about the right to use, such as issuing an injunction or awarding damages for infringement. It should be noted that a federal registration can provide significant advantages to a party involved in a court proceeding. The PTO cannot provide advice concerning rights in a mark. Only a private attorney can provide such advice. Unlike copyrights or patents, trademark rights can last indefinitely if the owner continues to use the mark to identify its goods or services. The term of a federal trademark registration is 10 years, with 10-year renewal terms. However, between the fifth and sixth year after the date of initial registration, the registrant must file an affidavit setting forth certain information to keep the registration alive. If no affidavit is filed, the registration is canceled. Types of Applications for Federal Registration An applicant may apply for federal registration in three principal ways. (1) An applicant who has already commenced using a mark in commerce may file based on that use (a "use" application). (2) An applicant who has not yet used the mark may apply based on a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce (an "intent-to-use" application). For the purpose of obtaining federal registration, commerce means all commerce which may lawfully be regulated by the U.S. Congress, for example, interstate commerce or commerce between the U.S. and another country. The use in commerce must be a bona fide use in the ordinary course of trade, and not made merely to reserve a right in a mark. Use of a mark in promotion or advertising before the product or service is actually provided under the mark on a normal commercial scale does not qualify as use in commerce. Use of a mark in purely local commerce within a state does not qualify as "use in commerce." If an applicant files based on a bona fide intention to use in commerce, the applicant will have to use the mark in commerce and submit an allegation of use to the PTO before the PTO will register the mark (See page 12). (3) Additionally, under certain international agreements, an applicant from outside the United States may file in the United States based on an application or registration in another country. For information regarding applications based on international agreements please call the information number provided on page 4. A United States registration provides protection only in the United States and its territories. If the owner of a mark wishes to protect a mark in other countries, the owner must seek protection in each country separately under the relevant laws. The PTO cannot provide information or advice concerning protection in other countries. Interested parties may inquire directly in the relevant country or its U.S. offices or through an attorney. Who May File an Application? The application must be filed in the name of the owner of the mark; usually an individual, corporation or partnership. The owner of a mark controls the nature and quality of the goods or services identified by the mark. See below in the line-by-line instructions for information about who must sign the application and other papers. The owner may submit and prosecute its own application for registration, or may be represented by an attorney. The PTO cannot help select an attorney. Foreign Applicants Applicants not living in the United States must designate in writing the name and address of a domestic representative -- a person residing in the United States "upon whom notices of process may be served for proceedings affecting the mark." The applicant may do so by submitting a statement that the named person at the address indicated is appointed as the applicant's domestic representative under §1(e) of the Trademark Act. The applicant must sign this statement. This person will receive all communications from the PTO unless the applicant is represented by an attorney in the United States. Searches for Conflicting Marks An applicant is not required to conduct a search for conflicting marks prior to applying with the PTO. However, some people find it useful. In evaluating an application, an examining attorney conducts a search and notifies the applicant if a conflicting mark is found. The application fee, which covers processing and search costs, will not be refunded even if a conflict is found and the mark cannot be registered. To determine whether there is a conflict between two marks, the PTO determines whether there would be likelihood of confusion, that is, whether relevant consumers would be likely to associate the goods or services of one party with those of the other party as a result of the use of the marks at issue by both parties. The principal factors to be considered in reaching this decision are the similarity of the marks and the commercial relationship between the goods and services identified by the marks. To find a conflict, the marks need not be identical, and the goods and services do not have to be the same. The PTO does not conduct searches for the public to determine if a conflicting mark is registered, or is the subject of a pending application, except as noted above when acting on an application. However, there are a variety of ways to get this same type of information. First, by performing a search in the PTO public search library. The search library is located on the second floor of the South Tower Building, 2900 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Second, by visiting a patent and trademark depository library (at locations listed on pages 14 and 15). These libraries have CD-ROMS containing the trademark database of registered and pending marks. Finally, either a private trademark search company, or an attorney who deals with trademark law, can provide trademark registration information. The PTO cannot provide advice about possible conflicts between marks. Laws & Rules Governing Federal Registration The federal registration of trademarks is governed by the Trademark Act of 1946, as amended, 15 U.S.C. §1051 et seq.; the Trademark Rules, 37 C.F.R. Part 2; and the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (2d ed. 1993). Other Types of Applications In addition to trademarks and service marks, the Trademark Act provides for federal registration of other types of marks, such as certification marks, collective trademarks and service marks, and collective membership marks. These types of marks are relatively rare. For forms and information regarding the registration of these marks, please call the appropriate trademark information number indicated below. Where to Send the Application and Correspondence The application and all other correspondence should be addressed to "The Assistant Commissioner for Trademarks, 2900 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3513." The initial application should be directed to "Box NEW APP / FEE." An AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE should be directed to "Attn. AAU." A STATEMENT OF USE or REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE A STATEMENT OF USE should be directed to "Box ITU / FEE." (See page 5 for an explanation of these terms.) The applicant should indicate its telephone number on the application form. Once a serial number is assigned to the application, the applicant should refer to the serial number in all written and telephone communications concerning the application. It is advisable to submit a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the application specifically listing each item in the mailing, that is, the written application, the drawing, the fee, and the specimens (if appropriate). The PTO will stamp the filing date and serial number of the application on the postcard to acknowledge receipt. This will help the applicant if any item is later lost or if the applicant wishes to inquire about the application. The PTO will send a separate official notification of the filing date and serial number for every application about two months after receipt. Use of the "TM," "SM" and "®" Symbols Anyone who claims rights in a mark may use the TM (trademark) or SM (service mark) designation with the mark to alert the public to the claim. It is not necessary to have a registration, or even a pending application, to use these designations. The claim may or may not be valid. The registration symbol, ®, may only be used when the mark is registered in the PTO. It is improper to use this symbol at any point before the registration issues. Please omit all symbols from the mark in the drawing you submit with your application; the symbols are not considered part of the mark. 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COOL TOOLS for internet developers
by progress＠tnlb.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

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Re: Zergo Report
by Antonomasia 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

John Young wrote: > Thanks to Adam Back and Ross Anderson the full Zergo > Report on encryption use by the NHSnet is online at: > > http://www.dcs.ex.ac.uk/~aba/ukcrypto/zergo.html (139K) > > There may be action by HMG to prohibit publication in the > UK (and maybe elsewhere) so we've mirrored it at: > > http://jya.com/zergo-aba.htm > > Other mirrors encouraged. As the Department of Health is supposed to be sending this report to people who ask for it attempts at restricting distribution would be absurd. I've skimmed it - fairly boring - but I could understand Zergo being embarrassed. It's on my site now-ish. -- ############################################################## # Antonomasia ant(a)notatla.demon.co.uk # # See http://www.notatla.demon.co.uk/ # ##############################################################

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Re: Trademarking CypherSpace???
by Antonomasia 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Tim wrote: > Seems to me I-Planet can't trademark a word which has been in usage by many > of us for several years. What could they do, demand that we stop using a > word we in all likelihood coined? Remove our old writings from the Web? > I don't know about trademark law, and about whether "prior use" invalidates > an attempted trademark. It seems unrealistic for them to lay claim to a > word someone else invented. The Kodak disposable camera I have in front of me says "Kodak, Fun and Gold are trade marks." and "(c) EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, 1994" while I have 361 references to Gold, dated 1611, and it was very likely an old word then. These trademark assertions are daft. -- ############################################################## # Antonomasia ant(a)notatla.demon.co.uk # # See http://www.notatla.demon.co.uk/ # ##############################################################

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Re: russia_1.html
by Anonymous 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Peter Trei: >The plutonium cores of thermonuclear devices have a limited shelf >life - he claimed 6 years, which jibes with what I've heard from >other open sources. Fission products build up in the cores which >can poison a chain reaction. Thus all Pu based devices need to have >the cores periodically removed and replaced with new ones, while the >old ones have to go through a non-trivial reprocessing stage to >remove the fission products. Decay, rather than fission, I suppose. I believe there's a treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons in space. Not so surprising if they're inpractical - political points for nothing. Bill Frantz: >I think this comment is in error. Plutonium has a half life on the order >of 250,000 years, so very little decay products would build up in 6 years. >The tritium used in thermonuclear weapons has a much shorter half life, and >would need to be replaced about that often. Replacement of tritium is certainly the dominant need. As for the decay products - it depends how close they get to pure 239. Half-lives: (years) Pu 238 89 Pu 239 24000 Pu 240 6500 Pu 241 15 Pu 242 400000 D 0.015 T 12.3 Paul Pomes wrote: > >Even a fizzle with a yield in the hundreds of tons equivalent is respectable. >Plutonium decay products have a high neutron cross-section and steal the >fast neutrons necessary for the chain reaction to build. Sufficient amounts >can kill off the last three or more re-doublings which is where most of the >explosive power comes from. The only books I have to hand contain _thermal_ cross-sections. :( If it's an H-bomb I was under the impression you don't care that desperately about the size of the plute yield - only that it is enough to start the fusion. Anybody know what happened to the proposed fissionless H-bomb of the '60s ? Presumambly it never got working. Warm&ComfyMonger

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unperfect MISTY algorithm source code
by Nobuki Nakatuji 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

*// MISTY typedef unsigned short ushort; typedef unsigned char uchar; ushort EXTKEY[4][8]; static uchar S7[128]={ 27, 50, 51, 90, 59, 16, 23, 84, 91, 26,114,115,107, 44,102, 73, 31, 36, 19,108, 55, 46, 63, 74, 93, 15, 64, 86, 37, 81, 28, 4, 11, 70, 32, 13,123, 53, 68, 66, 43, 30, 65, 20, 75,121, 21,111, 14, 85, 9, 54,116, 12,103, 83, 40, 10,126, 56, 2, 7, 96, 41, 25, 18,101, 47, 48, 57, 8,104, 95,120, 42, 76,100, 69,117, 61, 89, 72, 3, 87,124, 79, 98, 60, 29, 33, 94, 39,106,112, 77, 58, 1,109,110, 99, 24,119, 35, 5, 38,118, 0, 49, 45,122,127, 97, 80, 34, 17, 6, 71, 22, 82, 78,113, 62,105, 67, 52, 92, 88,125,}; static uchar S9[512]={ 451,203,339,415,483,233,251, 53,385,185,276,491,307, 9, 45,211, 199,330, 55,126,235,356,403,472,163,286, 85, 44, 29,418,355,280, 331,338,466, 15, 43, 48,314,229,273,312,398, 99,227,200,500, 27, 1,157,248,416,365,499, 28,326,125,209,130,490,387,301,244,414, 467,221,482,296,480,236, 89,145, 17,303, 38,220,176,396,271,503, 231,364,182,249,216,337,257,332,259,184,340,299,430, 23,113, 12, 71, 88,127,420,308,297,132,349,413,434,419, 72,124, 81,458, 35, 317,423,357, 59, 66,218,402,206,193,107,159,497,300,388,250,406, 481,361,381, 49,384,266,148,474,390,318,284, 96,373,463,103,281, . . . . . 120, 0,172,272,350,292, 2,444,162,234,112,508,278,348, 76,450}; #define FL_enc( k ){ r1 ^= r0 & EXTKEY[0][k]; r3 ^= r2 & EXTKEY[1][(k+2)&7]; r0 ^= r1 | EXTKEY[1][(k+6)&7]; r2 ^= r3 | EXTKEY[0][(k+4)&7]; } #define FL_enc( k ){ r0 ^= r1 | EXTKEY[0][k]; r2 ^= r3 | EXTKEY[1][(k+4)&7]; r1 ^= r0 & EXTKEY[1][(k+6)&7]; r3 ^= r2 & EXTKEY[0][(k+2)&7]; } #define FL_key( k ){ r0 = EXTKEY[0][k] >> 7; r1 = EXTKEY[0][k] & 0xf7; r0 = S9[r0][k] ^ r1; r1 = S7[r1][k] ^ ( r0 & 0x7f ); r1 ^= EXTKEY[0][(k+1)&7]; r0 ^= EXTKEY[0][(k+1)&7] & 0x1ff; r0 = S9[r0] ^ r1; EXTKEY[3][k] = r1; EXTKEY[2][k] = r0; EXTKEY[1][k] = r1 << 9 ^ r0; } #define FI_txt( a0, a1, k ){ a1 = a0 >> 7; a0 &= 0x7f; a1 = S9[a1][k] ^ a0; r1 = S7[a0][k] ^ a1; a1 ^= EXTKEY[2][k]; a0 ^= EXTKEY[3][k]; a0 &= 0x7f; a1 = S9[a1] ^ a0; a1 ^= a0 << 9; } #define FI_txt( a0, a1, a2, a3, k ){ t0 = a0 ^ EXTKEY[0][k]; FI_txt( t0, t1, (t+5)&7 ); t1 ^= a1; t2 = a1 ^ EXTKEY[0][(k+2)&7]; FI_txt( t2, t0, (k+1)&7 ); t0 ^= t1; t1 = EXTKEY[0][(k+7)&7]; FI_txt( t1, t2, (t+3)&7 ); t2 ^= t0; t0 ^= EXTKEY[0][(k+4)&7]; a2 ^= t0; a3 ^= t2; } *// MISTY misty1( text, key, block, mode ) uchar *text,*key; int block,mode; { register ushort t0, t1, t2; register ushort r0, r1, r2, r3; /*** key scheduling ***/ EXTKEY[0][0] = (ushort)key[0],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[1]; EXTKEY[0][1] = (ushort)key[2],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[3]; EXTKEY[0][2] = (ushort)key[4],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[5]; EXTKEY[0][3] = (ushort)key[6],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[7]; EXTKEY[0][4] = (ushort)key[8],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[9]; EXTKEY[0][5] = (ushort)key[10],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[11]; EXTKEY[0][6] = (ushort)key[12],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[13]; EXTKEY[0][7] = (ushort)key[14],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[15]; FI_key( 0 ); FI_key( 1 ); FI_key( 2 ); FI_key( 3 ); FI_key( 4 ); FI_key( 5 ); FI_key( 6 ); FI_key( 7 ); /*** Data Randomizing ***/ if( !(mode & 1) ){ /*** Encryption ***/ while( block-- > 0 ){ r0 = (ushort)text[0],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[1]; r1 = (ushort)text[2],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[3]; r2 = (ushort)text[4],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[5]; r3 = (ushort)text[6],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[7]; FI_enc( 0 ); FO_txt( r0, r1, r2, r3, 0 ); FO_txt( r2, r3, r0, r1, 1 ); FI_enc( 1 ); FO_txt( r0, r1, r2, r3, 2 ); FO_txt( r2, r3, r0, r1, 3 ); FI_enc( 2 ); FO_txt( r0, r1, r2, r3, 4 ); FO_txt( r2, r3, r0, r1, 5 ); FI_enc( 3 ); FO_txt( r0, r1, r2, r3, 6 ); FO_txt( r2, r3, r0, r1, 7 ); FI_enc( 4 ); text[0] = r2 >> 8; text[1] = r2 & 0xff; text[2] = r3 >> 8; text[3] = r3 & 0xff; text[4] = r0 >> 8; text[5] = r0 & 0xff; text[6] = r1 >> 8; text[7] = r1 & 0xff; text += 8; } } elsa{ /*** Decryption ***/ while( block-- > 0 ){ r0 = (ushort)text[0],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[1]; r1 = (ushort)text[2],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[3]; r2 = (ushort)text[4],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[5]; r3 = (ushort)text[6],<<8 ^ (ushort)key[7]; FI_enc( 4 ); FO_txt( r2, r3, r0, r1, 7 ); FO_txt( r0, r1, r2, r3, 6 ); FI_enc( 3 ); FO_txt( r2, r3, r0, r1, 5 ); FO_txt( r0, r1, r2, r3, 4 ); FI_enc( 2 ); FO_txt( r2, r3, r0, r1, 3 ); FO_txt( r0, r1, r2, r3, 2 ); FI_enc( 1 ); FO_txt( r2, r3, r0, r1, 1 ); FO_txt( r0, r1, r2, r3, 0 ); FI_enc( 0 ); text[0] = r2 >> 8; text[1] = r2 & 0xff; text[2] = r3 >> 8; text[3] = r3 & 0xff; text[4] = r0 >> 8; text[5] = r0 & 0xff; text[6] = r1 >> 8; text[7] = r1 & 0xff; } } } ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

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Motorola secure modem
by geeman＠best.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Does anybody have any information on this device going away? The usual thanks and everything! gm.

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Another zergo mirror
by David E. Smith 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Hey, it's just kinda funny. http://bureau42.base.org/mirrors/zergo.html (along with all four, count 'em, four pictures! :) dave Today's pseudorandom quote: Reality is only for those not blessed with imagination. -- David E. Smith, P O Box 324, Cape Girardeau MO 63702 Keywords: CPSR ACLU DS6724 SF bureau42 Wicca BitchX Pez HWG Dilbert crypto Millennium Linux YDKJ PGP single! ;)

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Bill Of No Rights
by Bill Frantz 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

I thought you would enjoy: ---------- Forwarded message begins here ---------- Bill Of No Rights The following was written by State Representative Mitchell Kaye from Cobb County, GA We, the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid any more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt-ridden delusional and other liberal, commie, pinko bedwetters. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that a whole lot of people were confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim that they require a Bill of No Rights. ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything. ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone - not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc., but the World is full of idiots, and probably always will be. ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful, do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy. ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes. ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in health care. ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair. ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big-screen color TV or a life of leisure. ARTICLE VII: You don't have the right to demand that our children risk their lives in foreign wars to soothe your aching conscience. We hate oppressive governments and won't lift a finger to stop you from going to fight if you'd like. However, we do not enjoy parenting the entire world and do not want to spend so much of our time battling each and every little tyrant with a military uniform and a funny hat. ARTICLE VIII: You don't have the right to a job. All of us sure want all of you to have one, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful. ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to pursue happiness - which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an overabundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill Frantz | Internal surveillance | Periwinkle -- Consulting (408)356-8506 | helped make the USSR the | 16345 Englewood Ave. frantz(a)netcom.com | nation it is today. | Los Gatos, CA 95032, USA

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Re: russia_1.html
by S. M. Halloran 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

> I think this comment is in error. Plutonium has a half life on the > order of 250,000 years, so very little decay products would build up > in 6 years. The tritium used in thermonuclear weapons has a much > shorter half life, and would need to be replaced about that often. Since radioactive decay is first-order, the following equation applies: N = N exp(-kt) 0 where N=amount of material at time 't'; N = amount of material at time t; k=decay rate constant; t=time of interest. The decay rate constant (k) for first-order decay processes can be expressed as k = ln(2)/half-life. Hence the equation can be expressed as follows: N / N = exp(-[ln(2)/half-life]*t) 0 N / N will express the amount of substance remaining as a percentage 0 of the original. Plugging in the numbers: exp(-[ln(2)/250,000y]*6y) = 99.998% Hence, ca. 0.002% (actually less than that) of the material has decayed. It may be the case that even this minute amount of "impurity" could poison something like weapons-grade material, but I am not a radioactive materials expert. Mitch Halloran Research Biochemist/C programmer/Sequioa's (dob 12-20-95) daddy Duzen Laboratories Group mitch(a)duzen.com.tr

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