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  BLOWFISH
Blowfish isn't necessity but it is one of the most popular-and pricy-ways for companies to entertain their best customers in winter.
In the medieval era, the Tokugawa shogunate regime strictly banned blowfish consumption.
The history of blowfish is the history of prohibition by authorities.
www.american.edu /TED/blowfish.htm   (2028 words)

  
  Blowfish (cipher) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Schneier designed Blowfish as a general-purpose algorithm, intended as a replacement for the aging DES and free of the problems associated with other algorithms.
Blowfish has a 64-bit block size and a key length of anywhere from 32 bits to 448 bits.
Blowfish is one of the fastest block ciphers in widespread use, except when changing keys.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blowfish_(cipher)   (894 words)

  
 Linux: blowfish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Blowfish is a block cipher that operates on 64 bit (8 byte) blocks of data.
Blowfish can be used in the same modes as DES (see des_modes(7)).
Blowfish is currently one of the faster block ciphers.
www.linuxforum.com /man/blowfish.3.php   (475 words)

  
 Blowfish
Blowfish is a symmetric block cipher that can be used as a drop-in replacement for DES or IDEA.
Serge Vaudenay examined weak keys in Blowfish; there is a class of keys that can be detected--although not broken--in Blowfish variants of 14 rounds or less.
For Blowfish implementors, here are the hexadecimal digits of pi, arranged as four s_boxes and one p_array, as per the Blowfish default.
www.schneier.com /blowfish.html   (449 words)

  
 schneier-blowfish-00.txt
Blowfish is not suitable for applications where key setup time needs to be fast (for example, multiplexed systems that require rapid key changes) or implementations without sufficient table size (for example, smart cards).
Since Blowfish is a Feistel cipher, there are two sets of round functions, one which is used for odd rounds which applies the f-function to the right 32-bit word 'R' and one for even rounds which applies the f-function to the left 32-bit word 'L'.
Blowfish has been shown to be resistant to differential cryptanalysis, linear cryptanalysis, and related-key cryptanalysis (both coventional and differential).
ietfreport.isoc.org /idref/draft-schneier-blowfish   (1101 words)

  
 Blowfish Encryption - First Backup Online Backup Service provides low-cost remote backup, secure offsite backup, ...
The Blowfish algorithm is a symmetric block cipher that can be used as a drop-in replacement for DES or IDEA.
Blowfish is classified as public domain; as such it has been analyzed extensively and gone through years of peer review.
Bruce Schneier, creator of the Blowfish encryption algorithm, has calculated that according to what we know of quantum mechanics today, that the entire energy output of the sun is insufficient to break a 197-bit key.
www.firstbackup.com /Product/Features/blowfish.asp   (476 words)

  
 Encrypting data with the Blowfish algorithm
Blowfish is a symmetric encryption algorithm, meaning that it uses the same secret key to both encrypt and decrypt messages.
Blowfish is also a block cipher, meaning that it divides a message up into fixed length blocks during encryption and decryption.
Blowfish is public domain, and was designed by Bruce Schneier expressly for use in performance-constrained environments such as embedded systems.
www.us.design-reuse.com /articles/article5922.html   (1955 words)

  
 Blowfish encryption   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Blowfish is a keyed, symmetric cryptographic block cipher designed by Bruce Schneier in 1993 and placed in the public domain.
Blowfish is included in a large number of cipher suites and encryption products, including SplashID.
Blowfish is also one of the fastest block ciphers in public use, making it ideal for a product like SplashID that functions on a wide variety of processors found in mobile phones as well as in notebook and desktop computers.
www.splashdata.com /splashid/blowfish.htm   (509 words)

  
 Dr. Dobb's | The Blowfish Encryption Algorithm | April 1, 1994
The Blowfish block-cipher algorithm, which encrypts data one 64-bit block at a time, is divided into key-expansion and a data-encryption parts.
Blowfish uses a large number of subkeys that must be precomputed before any data encryption or decryption.
The underlying philosophy behind Blowfish is that simplicity of design yields an algorithm that is easier both to understand and to implement.
www.ddj.com /184409216?pgno=5   (1753 words)

  
 Rock On The Net: Hootie & The Blowfish
Hootie and The Blowfish settled a $150 million lawsuit by a music promoter who claimed that he "discovered" the band, signed a contract with the band for 3 years (beginning in 1991), and then was abandoned.
The final terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but lawyers representing the interest of the band stated it was cheaper to settle than to go to trial.
Also a routine flight to Los Angeles with Hootie and The Blowfish on board had to land in Denver after a drunk fan approached the band with a book of poetry looking for autographs and a record deal, and later attacked their bodyguard and flight attendants.
www.rockonthenet.com /artists-h/hootieandtheblowfish_main.htm   (1300 words)

  
 Blowfish - openSUSE
The action of Blowfish; The algorithm keeps two subkey arrays: the 18-entry P-array and four 256-entry S-boxes.
There is no effective cryptanalysis of Blowfish known publicly as of 2006, although the 64-bit block size is now considered too short, because encrypting more than 2
In 2005, Dieter Schmidt investigated the Blowfish key schedule and noted that the subkeys for the third and fourth round are independent of the first 64 bits of the user key [1].
en.opensuse.org /Blowfish   (858 words)

  
 Hootie & the Blowfish News
If you had to pick the percentage of Hootie & the Blowfish's chances of ever duplicating the success of their golden stretch from 1994 to '96, it would pretty much be zero.
Hootie and the Blowfish visit the Second Cup Cafe to share their special blend of soulful vocals and pleasant pop tunes.
VERONA - Members of the band Hootie & The Blowfish will be coming off a string of acts of goodwill when their tour makes a stop at 8 p.m.
www.topix.net /who/hootie-the-blowfish   (683 words)

  
 Software Design - BlowFish for Windows by Gregory Braun
BlowFish can be configured to optionally place its program icon in the taskbar notification tray.
BlowFish 2000 may not be downloaded or otherwise exported or re-exported: into (or to a national or resident of) Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria or any other country to which the United States has embargoed goods; or any organization or company on the United States Commerce Department's "Denied Parties List."
By downloading or using BlowFish 2000, you are agreeing to the foregoing and all applicable export control laws.
www.gregorybraun.com /BlowFish.html   (295 words)

  
 The Future of Beef or 'Buddy Ever Eaten a Blowfish?' by Mike Rogers
Blowfish is only eaten by the wealthy and the "connoisseurs." Average "Joe-Blow" (like you and me) don't eat blowfish unless it is a very special occasion...
Blowfish poison attacks the central nervous system and there is no antidote.
That's why if someone drops their chopsticks at a Blowfish restaurant, the entire staff will freeze for that split second as if someone dropped a pile of dishes at a Western restaurant.
www.lewrockwell.com /orig4/rogers4.html   (992 words)

  
 Hootie & the Blowfish - Biography - AOL Music
Hootie & the Blowfish's mainstream pop variation of blues-rock brought the band to the top of the charts in 1995.
Formed at the University of South Carolina, the group features lead vocalist/guitarist Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, and Jim "Soni" Sonefeld; the name refers to two friends of the band, not Rucker and the group itself.
Get Hootie & the Blowfish biography information, download, listen and watch Hootie & the Blowfish music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and use the music search function to find information on other new and established recording artists.
music.aol.com /artist/hootie-and-the-blowfish/44727/biography   (408 words)

  
 CryptoSys Blowfish Manual
For encrypting files, CryptoSys Blowfish adds a padding string using the convention from RFC 2630 and PKCS #5 ([RFC2630] [PKCS5]), otherwise it is the user's responsibility to provide appropriate padding where necessary.
Blowfish can have a key of variable length from one to 56 bytes (8 to 448 bits).
The block and IV for Blowfish are always 8 bytes (64 bits) long, regardless of the key length.
www.cryptosys.net /CryptoSysBLFManual.html   (5593 words)

  
 Hootie & the Blowfish Tickets at StubHub!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Hootie and the Blowfish Tickets are currently not available on StubHub.
Hootie & the Blowfish concert tickets are available for several shows around the United States, and one of the most successful pop bands of the 1990's is creating the same stir that they did in recent years.
Their style is labeled as pop, but also mixes in blues, folk and an eclectic mix of acoustic guitars, so Hootie & the Blowfish tickets will introduce you to several musical disciplines.
www.stubhub.com /hootie-and-the-blowfish-tickets   (550 words)

  
 Hootie the blowfish lyrics, Hootie the blowfish guitar tabs, Hootie the blowfish bass tabs, Hootie the blowfish ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Hootie the blowfish browse lyrics and guitar tablature, read biography of Hootie the blowfish and find out how was written.
Band fonts section Hootie the blowfish is another category that deserves some attention, especially for those who are big fans of the band Hootie the blowfish and like to collect or create band logos and such.
Members will be able to submit and rate Hootie the blowfish tablature and lyrics, add pictures and other information about Hootie the blowfish such as reviews, comments, interesting facts in the history of the band Hootie the blowfish.
www.musiceffect.com /hootie_the_blowfish/index.html   (1020 words)

  
 A C++ Implementation of the Blowfish Encryption/Decryption method - The Code Project - C++ / MFC
A C++ Implementation of the Blowfish Encryption/Decryption method - The Code Project - C++ / MFC
Blowfish is an encryption algorithm that can be used as a replacement for the DES or IDEA algorithms.
Blowfish was designed in 1993 by Bruce Schneier as an alternative to existing encryption algorithms.
www.codeproject.com /cpp/blowfish.asp   (775 words)

  
 ASPN : Crypt::Blowfish 2.09   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Blowfish is capable of strong encryption and can use key sizes up to 56 bytes (a 448 bit key).
You're encouraged to take advantage of the full key size to ensure the strongest encryption possible from this module.
The implementation of the Blowfish algorithm was developed by, and is copyright of, A.M. Kuchling.
aspn.activestate.com /ASPN/CodeDoc/Crypt-Blowfish/Blowfish.html   (399 words)

  
 The Blowfish Talk: How to Discuss Blowfish With Your Child
Darkness fuels an overactive imagination, and kids afraid of blowfish may be comforted by a night-light.
This way when actual blowfish arrive he will not struggle, potentially endangering other members of the household who come to investigate.
The current crisis of American mores has led to an appalling number of recent deaths involving blowfish, who may feel released from traditional societal constraints on their aggression.
www.hcs.harvard.edu /~demon/issues/apr_26_1999/blowfish/blowfish.html   (446 words)

  
 Blowfish problems - Dev Shed
I have two Blowfish classes: one in Python, and one in Java.
They are both blowfish classes, and have the same p boxes and s boxes.
I checked out the Blowfish FAQ to see if I could come up with something, but I'd like to see if I'm understand you right....
forums.devshed.com /python-programming-11/blowfish-problems-161159.html   (1412 words)

  
 Rocket Team Vatsaas Blowfish Avenger -- Flight One
The Blowfish was temporarily stationary after the turn - but only for a moment.
The Blowfish drifts to the southeast trailing a feeble wisp of smoke.
The Blowfish didn't land very gently -- but it bounced pretty well, and as a testimony to its construction only needs the repairs of a few scrapes and some new paint.
www.vatsaas.org /rtv/arsenal/bradrocs/bank/blowfish_flight1.aspx   (785 words)

  
 What is Blowfish? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Blowfish is a 64-bit block cipher (i.e., a cryptographic key and algorithm are applied to a block of data rather than single bits) that uses a key length that can vary between 32 and 448 bits.
Blowfish is available for free use by any, and the technology is unpatented and free of license.
This list is a compilation of encryption products that use the Blowfish encryption algorithm.
www.webopedia.com /TERM/B/Blowfish.html   (122 words)

  
 blowfish - Backup Terms Explained
Blowfish is a fast and secure cryptography method that applies a cryptographic key and algorithm to 64-bit blocks of data.
Key lengths in Blowfish vary between 32 and 448 bits.
Blowfish technology is unpatented and available free for anyone to use.
www.liutilities.com /products/winbackup/backupterms/blowfish   (84 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Diehard sushi lovers, stars dive into Blowfish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
WEST HOLLYWOOD — Depending on your perspective, Blowfish is either at the very end or the very beginning of Sunset Strip.
Complete with its own slightly dangerous subtitle — Sushi to Die For — and a chef who delights in pushing the culinary envelope, Blowfish is luring a see-and-be-seen crowd with its dark, sexy atmosphere and sleek Japanese décor complete with bonsai trees and tables of inlaid bamboo.
You may spot Tori Spelling, Adam Sandler, Diahann Carroll or the Olsen sisters at the 35-seat sushi bar or at a booth under one of the 15 plasma TVs screening Japanese animé and vintage movies.
www.usatoday.com /life/people/2004-11-30-blowfish_x.htm?POE=LIFISVA   (386 words)

  
 Blowfish: Sex Toys: Alternative Power Vibrators
The Blowfish Limited Warranty period for this item is 90 days.
Blowfish, your coolest sex-products source on the Web since 1994, is located in San Francisco, California; our toll-free number is 800-325-2569 (international customers can call us at 415-252-4340).
"Blowfish" and the pufferfish logo are registered trademarks, and Fishnet, Fugu, and "Good Products for Great Sex" are trademarks, of The Blowfish Corporation.
www.blowfish.com /catalog/toys/alt_vibrators.html   (1332 words)

  
 Blowfish : Java Glossary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Blowfish keys are exchanged via public key method, then the bulk of the encryption is done via Blowfish.
Open source for Blowfish is available in many languages, including Java.
It is available as the Blowfish weblet for Java Web Start.
mindprod.com /jgloss/blowfish.html   (183 words)

  
 What is Blowfish? - a definition from Whatis.com
- Blowfish is an encryption algorithm that can be used as a replacement for the DES or IDEA algorithms.
It is a symmetric (that is, a secret or private key) block cipher that uses a variable-length key, from 32 bits to 448 bits, making it useful for both domestic and exportable use.
(The U. government forbids the exportation of encryption software using keys larger than 40 bits except in special cases.) Blowfish was designed in 1993 by Bruce Schneier as an alternative to existing encryption algorithms.
searchsecurity.techtarget.com /sDefinition/0,,sid14_gci213676,00.html   (211 words)

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