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The discussion centers around the suitability of two books for someone studying Cryptography and System Engineering: "Disappearing Cryptography S2: Information Hiding: Steganography and Watermarking" by Peter Wayner and "Linear Time Invariant Systems" by Martin Schetzen. Concerns are raised about the relevance of steganography to modern cryptography, with an emphasis on its historical context rather than practical application. Recommendations for alternative resources include "Applied Cryptography" by Bruce Schneier, noted for its clarity and passion for the subject, and "Cryptography for Dummies" for beginners. Additionally, a mention of a free downloadable book titled "McDonald Among Us" is made, suggesting it may offer a more contemporary perspective on cryptography.
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I was advised to buy "Dissapearing Cryptography S2- Information Hiding:Steganography and Watermarking" by Peter Wayner and "Linear Time Invariant Systems" by Martin Schetzen. I am clueless as to whether they are good for me or not, I am studying about Cryptography and System Engineering...Anyone here has any reviews or advice for me about these two books ? Please post help me. Thanks a lot

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I don't see how steganography is relevant to modern cryptography. You see from the title what it's about; disappearing inks and other techniques for hiding messages from sight. The old greek who shaved his slave's head and wrote a message on the guy's scalp, then let the hair grow back and sent the man to his friend, who knew to shave the head to read the message. Not exactly real-time, but it gives the idea. Not an algorithm in the bunch.
 
TuThanh said:
I am studying about Cryptography and System Engineering...Anyone here has any reviews or advice for me about these two books ? Please post help me. Thanks a lot
Tu Thanh
I haven't heard of the book you mentioned but something I can recommend is Applied Cryptography by Bruce Schneier; a cryptologist who clearly has a passion for the topic.

If you're a total beginner then Cryptography for Dummies.

Search amazon or google as well.
 
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TuThanh said:
I was advised to buy "Dissapearing Cryptography S2- Information Hiding:Steganography and Watermarking" by Peter Wayner and "Linear Time Invariant Systems" by Martin Schetzen. I am clueless as to whether they are good for me or not, I am studying about Cryptography and System Engineering...Anyone here has any reviews or advice for me about these two books ? Please post help me. Thanks a lot

Tu Thanh
you shouldnt't worried about that and about the old greek donkey too.
another book i used to read is also about cryptie, its free for download it is is called mcdonald among us becauase it is not a good OLD ass book, so we call it is mcdonald.
 
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