[. . .] The underlying purpose of this control is not just to facilitate court-approved wire taps, but also to discourage criminals and foreign entities from using Clipper/Skipjack technology. This control mechanism would force them to use other, less powerful, algorithms and key management. [. . . .] Donn B. Parker. dparker@sri.com
How can he breathe when his head is so far in the sand? I've not seen one shred of evidence that Skipjack is strong--Ms. Denning's statements are not evidence--and there're plenty of indications that triple DES and IDEA are both unbreakable for the near future, at least. That's an awfully arrogant position for code that's already leaking before widespread dissemination (LEAF attack), let alone real analysis. b& -- Ben.Goren@asu.edu, Arizona State University School of Music net.proselytizing (write for info): Protect your privacy; oppose Clipper. Voice concern over proposed Internet pricing schemes. Stamp out spamming. Finger ben@tux.music.asu.edu for PGP 2.3a public key.