Re: Prime magnitude and keys...a ?

[Jim choate <ravage@bga.com>]

> 
> I tell you what, Jim. I'll pay you $10,000 if you can come up with an
> algorithm that factors numbers or even just breaks RSA in O(log(n))
> time or less (where n is the length of the number being factored or
> the public key). I'd offer more, but it would be cruel. If you don't
> know what the notation O(f(n)) means, please don't come back asking.
> 
> Perry
> 

Ok Perry, you are on. When I recieve a certified letter from your lawyer 
with the appropriate paperwork detailing where the $10k is being held
in escrow I will have a certified letter sent to you aknowledeing 
receipt of it. Short of that you are blowing smoke...