on 12-14-04 11:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The agencies involved are very good at their jobs, and have very big > budgets. The algorithms they let you use, you can bet they've > characterized and cracked. The algorithms they don't let you use, > well, you haven't seen those.
I don't think I'd have a problem with the power these folks wield...if their past history did not show such a blatant disregard for the law. The phrase "Sed quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" definitely suggests itself. Another thing: lawbreaking aside, can't they at least exercise good taste? That logo they came up with for the Information Awareness Office was Just Plain Tacky: http://www.thememoryhole.org/policestate/iao-logo.htm Admittedly, they took it down quickly enough once people started staring in amazement. It was just too weird that they put it up in the first place. Of course, it should be said in their defense that they seem to be Very Open Minded, what with employing convicted felons and all. �_� > IPsec is native in IPv6. Flip that bit and *boing* all ip connections > are encrypted. Is the encryption obvious to anyone monitoring transmission? It'd be "cool" if Carnivore (or some such automated tool) had a special "seek" feature that would automatically sniff out and pay particular attention to encrypted channels. > Oh, don't forget to burn the chaff from the paper shredder. What, and stink the place up? Just git yerself one o' them there fancy paper shredders that meet NSA/CSS Specification 02-01 for High Security Cross Cut Paper Shredders. Perhaps "shredder" is a misnomer here; these puppies actually randomly particalize the paper. There's just no playing "crosswords" with the end result of these machines. Oddly enough, Wal-Mart does not sell these. But they are indeed available on the open market. Of course, I'd like to take this opportunity to say how proud I am to live in a country where such fine products are available. After all, if I can't get time on the NSA's supercomputers, I can at least make sure that my paper shredder is as good as theirs! Best, James Fraser PS: If Big Brother is watching...I hope he's not easily bored! -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
