We have talked plenty on the list about the NSA.What about the spy agencies of other nations?What do they have to offer in the way of crypto roadblocks.Maybe an exchange of crypto ideas could turn up intresting info from foreign agencies But I can picture life in San Quentin for espinoge.I can see the scene now, "Im in for triple murder,how about you? I got 40 years for telling the Swedes about RSA so don't screw with me pal!Crypto huh,your one sick con." -- Greg Kucharo kryten@shell.portal.com University of Maximegalon College of Computer Science
I've read many books about the intellignence establishment, including some that deal at length with foreign (non-U.S., that is) intelligence agencies and their practices. Most folks on this list have never heard of Chobetsu or the BND. My point? These books are freely available and the authors know a thousand times what we know about these things...and yet they aren't facing espionage charges. So, discuss away! --Tim May -- .......................................................................... Timothy C. May | Crypto Anarchy: encryption, digital money, tcmay@netcom.com | anonymous networks, digital pseudonyms, zero 408-688-5409 | knowledge, reputations, information markets, W.A.S.T.E.: Aptos, CA | black markets, collapse of governments. Higher Power: 2^859433 | Public Key: PGP and MailSafe available. "National borders are just speed bumps on the information superhighway."