On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:08:04 +0100
Neil Bothwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:44:00 +0100, Stroller wrote:
> 
> > > I'm sure the NSA would be happy to forego the prize and keep
> > > quiet about
> > > being able to break a secure cipher.  
> > 
> > I can't help wondering if - since P=NP is such a big problem - the  
> > advantages of having this knowledge in the public domain might  
> > override the advantages of mere spying.
> 
> I'm sure the holy grail for the NSA is a cipher that everyone thinks
> is totally secure but they can break. These agencies aren't
> interested in the greater good, only furthering their own goals.
> 
> 


Sounds like AES fits the description :D

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Daniel
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