Are basic principles flawed?

[Paul Leyland]

> From: Matthew Pemble [mailto:matthew.pemble@btinternet.com]=20

> Codes are difficult to generate and use effectively, which is why so
> much effort is put into ciphers.  You are correct that "Send 2 and
> sixpence, we are going to a dance," is meaningless to=20
> automated systems, but if correlated with a move of reserve troops
> and an attack, the next time a similar message is sent and
> intercepted, assumptions will be made and automated filters updated.

Ah, an example of cost-efficiency in the modern army.

It was 3s 4d when I were a lad.


Paul