Jeffrey J. Kosowsky wrote:
> Stephen Joyce wrote at about 10:31:44 -0400 on Thursday, September 3, 2009:
>  > Have you tried ssh -c blowfish?
>  > 
>  > 3des is the default cipher for most ssh implementations and blowfish is 
>  > much faster than 3des.
> 
> Thanks - I wasn't aware of that.
> What (if any) are the downsides to using 'blowfish' vs 3DES?

It hasn't been as widely tested by security experts.  But, being 
generally paranoid and prone to conspiracy theories, I've always assumed 
that the recommendations for 3DES meant that the government agencies 
involved were prepared to crack it.

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   Les Mikesell
     lesmikesell AT gmail DOT com

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