Cracking Crypto To Get Into College 373
Kallahar writes "New Scientist is running a story about a Canadian university who had students break an encrypted message in order to get into college. A good idea to grab a good student, but here in 'Free' America these kids would have been thrown in jail for violating the DMCA ..."
Ummmm (Score:3, Funny)
And sometimes they don't make comments. Like this time.
So, I think you owe timothy an apology.
Clarify (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Find my secret message (Score:1, Funny)
Take the first letter from every 2nd word.
I'm so smart.
Re:Doesn't make you a good student (Score:5, Funny)
Since I know scripting languages, am I an elite hacker?
Since I can install linux, am I a sys admin?
Isn't that the general consensus around here?
Man, this is easy (Score:2, Funny)
Are degree courses that easy to get on to in Canada? I had to get three A levels at grade C or above (and my Uni's not particularly prestigous)!
I can't believe no one has posted this... (Score:2, Funny)
Enquiring minds &c.
Tony.
makes you wonder (Score:4, Funny)
Does this strike anyone else as a great way to get someone else to finish up the work on your thesis for you?
Re:Doesn't make you a good student (Score:2, Funny)
DMCA.. YEAH! (Score:3, Funny)
Don't Mess with Company Assets
Decieving Many Consumer Assholes
Devious Money Consumes All
Diabolical Medling Corporate Attorneys
Etc.. etc..
EVERYBODY NOW.. It fun to violate the D.M.C.A..
D.M.C.A.
Re:the details (Score:3, Funny)
The message? DONT FORGET TO DRINK YOUR OVALTINE
Re:the details (Score:3, Funny)