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Re[2]: 3DES keys
Mr. Simpson:
>> From: Paul_Lambert-P15452@email.mot.com
>>It would be best to describe a way to use a key stream to
>>obtain keys for a given algorithm separate from the creation of the key
stream.
>>
>Well, Paul, it's bloody obvious you haven't read Photuris! Already done!
Yes I have read the last release of Photuris. You had just proposed that:
> We could do something clever to make up the last 8 bits.
We should *not* do something clever to extend a key stream just for a specific
algorithm and key stream size!
>Ah, you haven't read AH-MD5 or ESP-DES either. (So much for "WG review"
>when a chair hasn't read it.) See the section labeled "Keys". (sigh)
Yes, I have read the specifications and am aware of both the content and warts.
Lighten-up Bill, you might enjoy life more if you dropped some of your
hostilities.
Paul