Just for fun... Though other might want to participate in this project if
you aren't already. Via a distributed computing system, distributed.net is
attempting to crack RSA's RC5 challenge by attacking a 64 bit encrypted
string through brute force. Distributed.net's computing power has grown to
become equivalent to that of more 160000 PII 266Mhz computers working 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Not bad.
The program basically uses spare (idle) CPU cycles on your computers/servers
to attempt cracking the encrypted string. In my experience it doesn't slow
your system down at all, but basically just replaces your idle process.
Periodically it will contact the "mother ship" server back at HQ to exchange
finished packets for new ones. This computing technique is similar to the
SETI@home program run out of Berkley.
If you think you might be interested in participating, check out
www.distributed.net
Participant statistics can be grouped into "teams", and if you are
interested in joining a CF team, check out:
http://stats.distributed.net/rc5-64/tmsummary.php3?team=865184487
A fun distraction from your workday... :)
-Cameron
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