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sgt101
on May 24, 2019
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How to factor 2048 bit RSA integers in 8 hours usi...
I was under the impression that theoretical physics detailing underpinning mechanisms proceeded the transistor, nuclear weapons and fibre optics.
behringer
on May 24, 2019
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That's true of most inventions. We had programming and boolean logic before we had computers. And of course we would, you can't build a boat without water to sail on.
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