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Re: First Contact
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To: [email protected], [email protected]
Date: Thu Nov 28 23:40:50 1996
> I think that the character Data uses either PGP or some
> sort of crypto system to lock up the ship's computer.
The term used is "fractal cypher." It's not a terribly
significant plot point IMO (although, for longtime fans
of ST:TNG, there is some juicy humor with Data and the
Borg "Queen" when she tries some, er, unconventional
tactics to try to get him to reveal it.)
> At least if you spend any reasonable time here in
> cypherpunks, coderpunks, or other crypto related
> areas, you should recognise what he uses.
AFAIK the "fractal cypher" is just a couple of clever
technobabble words thrown together for effect.
> I have not seen seen it; I am guessing that maybe
> they are using something to excite the juices of
> us Internet folks.
If they are, they're not doing a good job. :)
> Mark
dave
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