1. Does anyone have convincing evidence that this "key not found" report
(above) is just a misaprehension, rather than a real result that didn't get
sent back to the server? If not, is it not worth (and/or possible)
rechecking the keys sent to that site?
2. Could you explain the rationale in choosing keys? Is is true that keys
are chosen at random, with duplications not being guarded against? If so,
why not have a check against duplication? Can it be proved mathematically
that it requires too much computing power (relative to key breaking) to be
attractive?
3. What is the reason for lack of cooperation between groups (Solnet,
SGI)? If the keyspace were divided up between the competing groups, then
their respective chances of being the winner would not be altered. But the
success of the combined groups would be accelerated. And if they key
weren't found when all space were checked because certain competing clients
were defective, the Deschall group could redo the other group's space as
needed. In my naivity, I don't see the downside. Is it that there has to
be gaming decisions related to the psychology of possible choice of keys
(not being even, being large, etc.)
Charles