Cryptology, RSA, public domain program called Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)

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From: James C. Luby
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1992 01:55

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I read an article in Dr. Dobb's Journal ( May 1992 ) titled "Untangling  
Public-key Cryptography" by Bruce Schneier.  In it he mentions a public domain  
program call Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) that implements the RSA public-key  
encoding/decoding algorithm.  He says that this program, last updated by folks  
in New Zealand in April, is available on computer bulletin boards worldwide.   
If someone can tell me a specific bulletin board to look for this program I  
would be most appreciative.  Also, I've been unable to find a news group that  
deals with cryptography in general and would also appreciate leads in that  
vein.  Thanks!

					Jim Luby

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From: jcl@yonext.apl.washington.edu (James C. Luby)
Subject: Cryptology, RSA, public domain program called Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)
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