To: reed_inthe_wind
what keeps the Chinese from sending a command to shut down?
To: observer5
what keeps the Chinese from sending a command to shut down? That's right. If you make it simple enough it should have only one mode - broadcast. But, if it's complex you (or the Chinese) need to authenticate with some code, plus you need encryption either in software or built into the hardware . And, how secure is NASA anyway - can they keep their codes secret.
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01/22/2004 5:38:23 PM PST by
reed_inthe_wind
(I reprogrammed my computer to think existentially, I get the same results only slower)
To: observer5
That's what I was thinking. China, Russia, France, N. Korea, plus several others, all have the ability to cause problems for us on Mars. I'm sure NASA is using good encryption, but we're talking about hostile nations here, with unlimited resources for all intents and purposes, at their disposal. Not to mention, infinite ill will. Reboot that darned thing and change the keys!
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