Re: RC5 Challenge - Linux at Top

bofh@snoopy.virtual.net.au
Sat, 22 Feb 97 16:14:43 +1000


>> I have just investigated this. Mail sent to Mr. Kleen bounces, and there
>> doesn't seem to be any reference to this in the LI web site at www.li.org (if
>> they really were involved then they surely would plug it as the Linux community
>> could do with the $10K and the glory of winning).

>linuxnet.org is nothing to do with Linux International. The challenge is
>however real. You can see the URL's for info about it.

Well part of the problem was that I couldn't see the URLs.

>> connected Linux systems? Could it be to collect passwd data from machines
>> without the shadow password suite?

>This is the one thing I have issues with. Having disassembled the client I
>have Im happy its genuine. I'm trying to get them to give source to a
>respected person who will inspect and PGP sign the binaries.

OK, well I've been given a copy of the binary which I intend to run on my machines. I am now totally convinced that this is genuine, could everyone please stop discussing it on this list now.

>The amount BTW is $1000 the other $9000 goes to a charity of their choice

Or $10000 to a charity such as LI...

Russell Coker