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Why are 1024 bit keys the limit right now?

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Subject: Why are 1024 bit keys the limit right now?
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Date: Wed, 8 Jan 1997 02:18:00 -0500 (EST)
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I am just starting at this. I know that part of RSA/PGP's strength comes from
the size key you choose. What prevents someone from writting a 2048 bit key?
Is it because computers can't handle it? Is 1024 top of  the prime number
size right now? Am I way off track?

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