full-disclosure - Re: Rapid integer factorization = end of RSA?

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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:21:51 +0200
From: Stephan Gammeter <st@...rent.ch>
To: full-disclosure@...ts.grok.org.uk
Subject: Re: Rapid integer factorization = end of RSA?

virus@...og.org schrieb:
> Hello,
>
> Brendan Dolan-Gavitt wrote:
>   
>> If you have, in fact, come up with a fast method of integer
>> factorization, the currently unfactored challenges (RSA-704 and above)
>> would be better proof, no?
>>     
>
> no. We're talking about mathemetics, aren't we? So, an example for a 
> assumption is not a *proof*. Neither are two or three...
>
>   
>> Are you by any chance related to James Harris?
>>     
>
> Nope. Trying to prove Fermat's theorem is not from interest for me :)
>
> GTi
>
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Just factor a damn RSA-Challenge, then we'll believe you without seeing 
an actual proof. If not, you're just waisting our time with spamtastic 
entertainment.



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