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Yes, and that's exactly the point that is addressed in the box I quoted.

You're exactly right, and I believe it's covered. I didn't go into detail about the problems involved in generating a plain text that hashes to a specific hash,such as you mention. I did simply mention that the problem I'm talking about is not that one.

So I don't understand the point dsego was making, because I think my reference is relevant.

At this point I'm no longer sure it really matter.



Sorry, I think I was a bit confused. Now I see that it is the same thing. Sorry for wasting your time :(


You haven't wasted my time. You've made me think harder, you've made me reconsider my explanation, and I've helped you become unconfused.

Not a problem, and you're welcome!




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