Re: Crypto best book

[Feanor <feanor@nym.alias.net>]

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On Aug 30, 22:40, "David E. Smith" wrote:
} Subject: Re: Crypto best book
> > > >           What is the best book about cryptography ?
> > >
> > > Although "best" is certainly subjective, Nine out of Ten Cypherpunks (TM)
> > > recommend Bruce Schneier's "Applied Cryptography."
> > >
> > > http://www.counterpane.com/applied.html
> > 
> > Bruce did a lousy job on this book.
> > 
> > If his is the first or the only book you read on the subject of
> > cryptography, your knowledge base will be seriously deficient.

Is this because of the mathematical mistakes, or is there other stuff? Certainly
his 'real-world' grasp seems excellent, and it's an enjoyable read, which says a
whole hell of a lot, I think, given the topic.  

I got an ad for 'The Handbook of Applied Cryptography' from a conference, is it
any good?

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