Messages in this thread |  | | From | Systemkennung Linux <> | Subject | Re: [PATCH] DES LOOP Supportx | Date | Thu, 20 Jun 1996 11:37:55 +0200 (MET DST) |
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Hi,
> RSA, RSA, RSA!
I can't understand the magic aura that many people see around RSA. First it's under patent in the US and under certain circumstances it's a far weaker algorithem than the lenght of the RSA key may suggest. It's also very slow when used to encrypt large amounts of data. There is a good reason why PGP, RIPEM and other cryptographic software use RSA only for encryption of keys for strong conventional symmetric algorithems.
All good reasons not to have RSA in the kernel. Maybe in a user deamon that handles the whole key managemant stuff.
> Just give me my 1024 bit encryption, and I'm happy (at least > for another few years).
Ralf
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