ciphertext stealing explanation/examples

From: Alfred Raouf (alfdev@yahoo.com)
Date: 03/31/03 

From: alfdev@yahoo.com (Alfred Raouf)
Date: 31 Mar 2003 04:19:14 -0800

I'm new to crypto world, so please execuse my ignorance.
I have read the explanation of ciphertext stealing for ECB and CBC in
the AC book. Is there any further resource - links - that explains
more or give examples on this subject?

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