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1995-07-29 - Re: NO reasno whatsoever for the MILITARY to use an intentionally WEAK encryption system. (fwd)

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From: Alan Horowitz <alanh@infi.net>
To: “Dr. Frederick B. Cohen” <fc@all.net>
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UTC Datetime: 1995-07-29 14:19:04 UTC
Raw Date: Sat, 29 Jul 95 07:19:04 PDT

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From: Alan Horowitz <alanh@infi.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 95 07:19:04 PDT
To: "Dr. Frederick B. Cohen" <fc@all.net>
Subject: Re: NO reasno whatsoever for the MILITARY to use an intentionally WEAK encryption system. (fwd)
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> 	The DoD does use cryptography extensively, but only to protect
> information worthy of the real costs and complexities

      Another interlocutor whose knowledge of military traffic comes from 
      watching Hollywood movies/TV shows.  Or, maybe he even has access to
      high-level briefings - and believes everything that is said.

      Doc, you might find it instructive to spend a tour in the real world
      of the military.

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