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Re: A Snake-Oil FAQ
>>>>> "Deviant" == The Deviant <[email protected]> writes:
> On Sat, 20 Jul 1996, Deranged Mutant wrote:
>> Subject: A Snake-Oil FAQ
>>
>> Be wary of marketing gimmicks related to "if you can crack our
>> software" contests.
Deviant> I think that this one really is just a bit too broad.
Not really. What about the `unbreakable OTP' system challenge that
went through this list a couple of months ago? ``Break our algorithm,
and we sell you the company for $1''. The algorithm was broken, and
the vendor slithered away never to be heard from again (but did not
sell the worthless company).
It's a good metric.
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