"Poul-Henning Kamp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > If the component (well respected etc etc) algorithms I have used > in GBDE contains flaws so that they become individually less > intrinsicly safe because their input is the output of another such > algorithm, then the crypto-world has problems they need to work on.
The crypto world is a world of very brittle materials developed by humans with finite capacities. We do our best, but we make mistakes. Combining algorithms in such a way that the result is unexpectedly weak has been seen on several occasions. The reason cryptographers are very cautious is because they have been burned repeatedly. > Despite my best efforts to get people interested in reviewing GBDE, > it doesn't seem to have succeeded in getting any attention until > now, and I am very much looking forward to the competent review > and input this will generate. If you wish to hear my suggestions on how to get review, feel free to contact me offline. Perry _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-hackers To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
