Re: RC5 Challenge - Linux at Top

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Fri, 21 Feb 1997 21:05:13 +0000 (GMT)

> I have just investigated this. Mail sent to Mr. Kleen bounces, and there
> doesn't seem to be any reference to this in the LI web site at www.li.org (if
> they really were involved then they surely would plug it as the Linux community
> could do with the $10K and the glory of winning).

linuxnet.org is nothing to do with Linux International. The challenge is however
real. You can see the URL's for info about it.

> connected Linux systems? Could it be to collect passwd data from machines
> without the shadow password suite?

This is the one thing I have issues with. Having disassembled the client
I have Im happy its genuine. I'm trying to get them to give source to
a respected person who will inspect and PGP sign the binaries.

The amount BTW is $1000 the other $9000 goes to a charity of their choice