Re: (fwd) DES challenge organisation

[Tim Newsome <drz@froody.bloke.com>]

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On Sat, 15 Feb 1997, Adam Back wrote:

> > 5. The prize money will be split equally between Gutenberg and EFF.
> >    There is a possibility of using part of it for stickers or
> >    something similar, but don't count on it.

> Not a good idea.

> How can this be enforced?  The RSADSI DES challenge is open to all

Unless people modify the client, we will know about it before they do.
Yes, people might cheat. Main point is we don't want to turn this into a
race for money. (Also, that way we can't use university machines etc.)
This topic has been discussed too often also. Read the archives for more
debate.

Tim

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