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To: lee martell

It represents the 12 most frequent letters in typical English language text. Useful for breaking classic ciphers.

Also first two rows of letters on Linotype machine.


14 posted on 06/25/2021 8:26:22 PM PDT by Spirit of Liberty (Idiots are of two kinds: those who try to be smart and those who think they are smart.)
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To: Spirit of Liberty

Thanks for explaining.
Been a while since I thought of linotype machines.


37 posted on 06/26/2021 5:44:24 AM PDT by lee martell
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To: Spirit of Liberty

Does your knowledge ever end :-) so Much Depth. I’m glad you’re on our side.

I’m going to send you a p.m. question. Maybe I’ll include my address for your future travels lol


49 posted on 06/26/2021 10:39:33 AM PDT by CottonBall (MAKE REPUBLICANS WHIGS AGAIN!)
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