1997-01-08 - Why are 1024 bit keys the limit right now?
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From: AaronH4321@aol.com
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
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UTC Datetime: 1997-01-08 07:18:51 UTC
Raw Date: Tue, 7 Jan 1997 23:18:51 -0800 (PST)
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From: AaronH4321@aol.com
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 1997 23:18:51 -0800 (PST)
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Why are 1024 bit keys the limit right now?
Message-ID: <970108001728_1358519624@emout02.mail.aol.com>
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I am just starting at this. I know that part of RSA/PGP's strength comes from
the size key you choose. What prevents someone from writting a 2048 bit key?
Is it because computers can't handle it? Is 1024 top of the prime number
size right now? Am I way off track?
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