Plenty of algorithms that are used in OpenBSD and other free systems are patented. Who cares?
Jacob Yocom-Piatt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > i've seen a few posts on misc@ where ppl complain that "cipher X isn't > supported" when it comes to encryption on openbsd. the responses i have seen > from devs are the expected "do it yourself" or "knobs suck" arguments, which > make sense from both the workload and simplicity/elegance standpoints. i'm > going > to try my hand at generating code for some block ciphers besides the ones i > see > present in openbsd (Blowfish, DES, Triple DES and AES). > > i would appreciate feedback on what block cipher ppl would most like to see > first. you needn't clutter misc@ with your suggestions if you feel it wouldn't > be productive, just send them to me directly. > > the NSA claims to use a number of ECC methods in their Suite B crypto > > http://www.nsa.gov/ia/industry/crypto_suite_b.cfm > > and it is notable that a number of ECC algorithms are patented. if anyone > could > suggest an ECC algorithm that is both potentially useful and not patented, i > would appreciate it. > > cheers, > jake -- Theatre is life Film is art Television is furniture
