mjr@TIS.COM writes:

So figure you want more than 56 bits of pure unpredictability as your seed. This is a tricky problem. One option is to give the user a typematic buffer: "hit keys for 30 seconds" - you NEED unpredictability!

So, it sounds like what we *really* need is a little box with a shot-noise generator that attaches to a serial port and generates truly random numbers to use for the key. Anyone out there feel like designing one for us ? Also, what's the recommended book/books on cryptanalysis ? Looks like I have a fair amount to read up on..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- To find out more about the anon service, send mail to help@anon.penet.fi. Due to the double-blind, any mail replies to this message will be anonymized, and an anonymous id will be allocated automatically. You have been warned. Please report any problems, inappropriate use etc. to admin@anon.penet.fi.