Reasons for codes

A. Padgett Peterson P.E. Information Security PADGETT at hobbes.orl.mmc.com
Fri Mar 8 20:47:05 PST 1996


>Totally untrue. The use of encryption for business purposes goes back
>centuries, 

In fact there are lots of reasons for codes. One not mentioned that has a 
long and glorious history involve CHARLESTON, TABLEDRUGS, or BLACKHORSE
and can be seen in commercial use today.
						Warmly,
							Padgett






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