[Cryptography] Long-term security (was Re: ratcheting DH strengths over time)

[Bill Frantz]

On 11/19/15 at 5:23 AM, leichter at lrw.com (Jerry Leichter) wrote:

>Apple sells at premium prices, but not because its buyers want 
>devices that last longer - it's because they are (perceived to 
>be, if you want to be a cynic) better made.

Well, assuming that Apple can charge higher prices because 
people think they are better machines, people are looking for 
one of two values:

  (1) It will last longer.

  (2) They will fail less often.

SInce I'm running on a MacBook Pro which is no longer supported 
with parts, I guess I'm at least partially in the first camp. I 
do enjoy having a reliable machine too, although my machine is 
starting to show its age.

Cheers - Bill

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