1995-10-26 - symmetric key algorithms

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From: Goh Seow Hiong <shgoh@ncb.gov.sg>
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
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UTC Datetime: 1995-10-26 02:18:59 UTC
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From: Goh Seow Hiong <shgoh@ncb.gov.sg>
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 95 19:18:59 PDT
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: symmetric key algorithms
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Could anyone comment on the acceptability and reliability of the 
SAFER algorithm, in comparison with other algorithms such as IDEA,
Triple-DES, DES, RC4, ....  Has there been any comparison paper 
written on the pros and cons of the different symmetric key algorithms?

Thanks..

SH






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