Re: DES and 3DES

From: robert j. kolker (nowhere_at_nowhere.net)
Date: 11/04/04 

Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2004 09:15:33 -0500

Max Mustermann wrote:

>
> I think you misunderstood. Security is relative, and we ALL know that 3DES
> and AES are nowhere near as secure as the MegaQuantum MultiVariable
> PolyPsychic methods developed on the planet Garfelflax, and given to the US
> National SuperduperSecret Agency only under strict oath of silence.

That gift came along with Velcro.

Bob Kolker

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