Edited by author 03-04-2003 09:05 PM
Actually the issue of ciphers being breakable at any time is a big deal - they're often used to protect sensitive data who's lifespan may exceed decades. This is exactly why a new algorithm must be so thoroughly tested, attacked and peer-reviewed. Its why proprietary systems should never be trusted.

I'd also personally trust an algorithm with a known theoretical attack more than any that requires covert key distribution.