Why is Blackbird open source?
• The encryption systems on which Blackbird is based are freely available. None of the encryption used in Blackbird had to be purchased, and nobody should have to purchase Blackbird. In some cases where there is encryption used that have some control over them, these requirements are met, and this is always to be the case (some algorithms or code written by others require a disclaimer, or some form of “public license” statement). • It’s hard to hide Java Java applets can be easily reverse engineered. It would not be worthwhile trying to protect the source code in this system, especially if others find it important enough to hack it. As before, the algorithms are not secret, and hopefully those who are looking into the world of cryptography can learn from Blackbird. It is also noted that, if Blackbird as to be “locked tight” and those looking to secure their online content had to trust us that the Blackbird applet is not really “Hackbird”, this would hinder the use and progress of this
