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Comment Faster? (Score 0) 134

Increased speed of hashing is usually a bad thing since passwords stored many times use a one-way hash function. With a faster hashing speed those passwords will be faster to crack. Personally, I'd opt for the highest-enthropy, slowest-speed, and lowest collision ration hashing function.

Comment Try this: (Score 1) 301

For Android, install Debian Linux in parallel using LinuxInstaller (not on the market but I'm sure you can track it down using google) and run whatever the heck you want on it.

PS: I'm working on reimplementing the functionality of that app at https://github.com/sgnn7/Android2Linux which can help you figure out how to do it manually if you can't find it.

Comment Not quite right (Score 1) 209

While it may seem that he will run on red for a year, you have to realize that:
  • Large number of people will not redeem the coupon (forgetting, unavailability, etc)
  • Repeat business will increase
  • Influx of money now is better than later for a business (to buy better mass-production equipement, etc)

I would venture to guess that he will do fine

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