My source is Josh Benaloh from the University of Washington.  He teaches a
class called Practical Aspects of Modern Cryptography.

Bruces book is famous among crypto geeks for delaying the discovery of MD5
collisions.

Josh talks about it in this lecture.
http://www.cs.washington.edu/education/courses/csep590/06wi/lectures/asx/csep590tu_1.asx

Its about 8 or 9 minutes into the lecture.

-Matt

On 4/16/07, David Bendit <DarkElf109@ibendit.com> wrote:
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> Do you have any sources that backup that claim? Not that I'm trying to
> be accusatory, but I've seen many, many references to Applied
> Cryptography as the go-to book for crypto intro. I haven't read it yet,
> but I plan to as soon as I get through my current stack (darn Peter
> Watts and his great writing!). Though, if it's as inaccurate as you
> claim, I might just go for your other recommendations.
>
> - -David
>
> Matt Nesteruk wrote:
> > I would stay away from that book.  By purpose or mistake, not all of the
> > information int that book is correct.  If you are looking for a good
> > intro crypto book check out this one
> >
> > Handbook of Applied Cryptography
> > by Alfred J. Menezes, Paul C. van Oorschot and Scott A. Vanstone
> >
> > The authors have created this site.
> > http://www.cacr.math.uwaterloo.ca/hac/
> >
> > That's the real deal!
> >
> >
> > On the other hand bruce co-authored another book "Practical
> > Cryptography" by Niels Ferguson and Bruce Schneier.
> > Its good.
> >
> > If you are looking for a fun cryptology history lesson, read "The Code
> > Book" by Simon Singh.
> > Its an easy read.
> >
> > As with all Cryptology books that are printed in the US, stay away from
> > any overseas editions.
> >
> >
> > Enjoy
> > -Matt
> >
> > On 4/15/07, * Ray Cantwell* <hacktavist@cox.net
> > <mailto:hacktavist@cox.net>> wrote:
> >
> >     Hello everyone,
> >     Does any one have a copy of "Applied Cryptogrophy" by Bruce
> Schneier? I
> >     have been hearing good things about it but, i am strapped for cash
> right
> >     now, and i have been unable to locate it at the library, if you know
> >     where i can get one on the cheap that would be great.
> >     Thanks,
> >     Ray
> >
> >
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