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One time pads

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From: William E. Sadler
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 18:03
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A question:

Are one time pads secure?  I am thinking of the system that the military uses
for infantry troops.  Essentially, a book of one time pads are published, and
used for a specific amount of time.  Presumably, there is not enough traffic
to get ahold of the individual messages before the pad changes.

Any comments?  I don't have the background to make a judgement, and would 
like some input.  I have been told (by mil commo officer) that it is 100% if
the pads are not compromised.

Thanks!

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From: matwesx@gsusgi2.gsu.edu (William E. Sadler)
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Date: 12 Nov 92 18:03:53 GMT
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