-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Do you have any sources that backup that claim? Not that I'm trying to be accusatory, but I've seen many, many references to Applied Cryptography as the go-to book for crypto intro. I haven't read it yet, but I plan to as soon as I get through my current stack (darn Peter Watts and his great writing!). Though, if it's as inaccurate as you claim, I might just go for your other recommendations. - -David Matt Nesteruk wrote: > I would stay away from that book. By purpose or mistake, not all of the > information int that book is correct. If you are looking for a good > intro crypto book check out this one > > Handbook of Applied Cryptography > by Alfred J. Menezes, Paul C. van Oorschot and Scott A. Vanstone > > The authors have created this site. > http://www.cacr.math.uwaterloo.ca/hac/ > > That's the real deal! > > > On the other hand bruce co-authored another book "Practical > Cryptography" by Niels Ferguson and Bruce Schneier. > Its good. > > If you are looking for a fun cryptology history lesson, read "The Code > Book" by Simon Singh. > Its an easy read. > > As with all Cryptology books that are printed in the US, stay away from > any overseas editions. > > > Enjoy > -Matt > > On 4/15/07, * Ray Cantwell* > wrote: > > Hello everyone, > Does any one have a copy of "Applied Cryptogrophy" by Bruce Schneier? I > have been hearing good things about it but, i am strapped for cash right > now, and i have been unable to locate it at the library, if you know > where i can get one on the cheap that would be great. > Thanks, > Ray > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss - -- v2sw5+7Yhw5ln4pr7Ock6ma4u6+7Lw3+1Xm3l6/7DiCe3+7t4TNMAb6HOAen6/7g7RATHCMHPa17r2/5p9 hackerkey.com Linux User #385258 PGP Key Available At: http://www.ibendit.com/pubkey.asc -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.3 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFGI2ZG/eN+mEehuEMRAvQiAKCMLLoaiaXv2RPEWWDsH7ZRQKTW1gCghegJ sGhR9cz61yJ9CYDaRcCgLII= =38NX -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss