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Elektor Editor

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Read post 13-02-2007 09:39

The March 2007 instalment of ther Explorer-16 series contains a nice puzzle to solve for all you hackers and cryptography experts. Find the hidden email address in the file a secret agent left on his CF card and use it to enter a draw for super prizes from Microchip and Labcenter.

If necessary, clues to solving the puzzle will posted on the Explorer-16 poroject page.

The March 2007 issue goes on sale on 28 February 2007 but the article will become available as a free download during week 8 (19-23 February 2007).

Have fun!

Jan Buiting


renatotp

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Read post 18-02-2007 20:41

[ xxxxx ] in solution not working!
This is what I got in reply:
][ contents edited -- user giving away part of solution ][

renatotp

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Read post 18-02-2007 21:20

This is a part of the secret message:

][ contents edited -- user giving away part of solution ][




Radiomann1

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Read post 19-02-2007 14:27

Yes, it doese not Work.
I try it since yersterday

Best regards
Werner

Elektor Editor

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Power User

Read post 19-02-2007 16:02

Microchip have been advised of the problem and they will solve it as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, congratulations on solving the puzzle !

regards
Jan

Radiomann1

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Read post 19-02-2007 17:50

Now is the winner that finds first the working email.

sorry my english.

Best regards
Werner Stratmann

renatotp

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Read post 19-02-2007 18:04

Until now the email address is NOT working, however I put on this forum proof (part of solution) I was sucessfully in deciphering the secret message since 18/02/07 so Microchip has to consider this! I hope that.

Best regards,
Renato Campo

Elektor Editor

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Read post 19-02-2007 19:09

19.02.2006
18.00 h CET

Problems have been solved. Give it another go.

Jan

22.2.2007
16.45 CET

further problems solved, email address working

Elektor Editor

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Read post 03-04-2007 22:16

Update.
on 26 March 2007, acknowledgement emails were sent to all participants.
The competition is now closed.

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