Tim Wrote:

> If you are using passwords as the key, then it is unlikely that using
> 1024 vs. 128 bit means a bit of difference. Unless you are requiring
> that users use a 250 character password. The entropy of 6-10 digit
> passwords is such that they are the weak point no matter how many bits
> you use > 64, even if they are "good" passwords. If you worried, you're
> worried about the wrong thing. Throwing more bits at it ain't going to
> help.

I really should read up on cryptography :-)
ta for the info. Looking at verisign now for pircing - but thier
certificates seem to cost anywhere from $200 to $2000. Just got to work out
which ones we need....

sam


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