Re: Stream Cipher Like SEAL Wanted ....

From: Mrsjunecarey (mrsjunecarey_at_aol.com)
Date: 06/18/03 

Date: 18 Jun 2003 12:16:19 GMT

>We can't practically do this of course, but then i don't think the OTP
>is particularly practical either due the huge amount of key required.
>
>Yours,
>
>Simon.

With the availability of writable mass-storage (CD, DVD etc), OTP is practical.

But to do this means having to meet in person or use tamper-proof
packaging/post.

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