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What would be the reasons one would chose a 40 bit encryption key over, say, 256 bit? Is it cheaper?
by thecopy 8y ago
What would be the reasons one would chose a 40 bit encryption key over, say, 256 bit? Is it cheaper?
- yayana 8y ago40 bit only stayed on the market because of US export control. It is convenient to not have to know arbitrary details about your customers, not have to NDA all your docs, and not risk fines and an inability to export your product.