On Sat, 20 Jan 2001, Foobulus Baracades wrote:
I would like to read worthwhile books in the cypherpunk genre! I have a few questions:
Can you distinguish a "cypherpunk" genre from a "cyberpunk" genre, and is it a worthwhile distinction, and what are the features ?
Yes, it is worthwhile. Good luck finding anything that is remotely acceptable.
What are the worthwhile books to read to learn about cryptography in the future, and the culture of people "into" cryptography ("cryptoheads"!) ?
Start with 'Applied Cryptography'. There are some other books listed at, http://einstein.ssz.com/cdr/index.html#reading ____________________________________________________________________ Before a larger group can see the virtue of an idea, a smaller group must first understand it. "Stranger Suns" George Zebrowski The Armadillo Group ,::////;::-. James Choate Austin, Tx /:'///// ``::>/|/ ravage@ssz.com www.ssz.com .', |||| `/( e\ 512-451-7087 -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- --------------------------------------------------------------------