Re: Factoring method with quad res result?

In sci.math jstevh@msn.com wrote:

: No one assigns the factoring problem as a homework assignment.

There are lots of types of problems which are 'connected to factoring', as
you so put it. Actually getting any factoring done is a different matter.

You proved (with some help) some trivial fact about quadratic residues,
worth of a homework assignment. You then stated a whole bunch of what-ifs
which have no supporting evidence.

: This result of mine is being attacked by people already trying to call
: it trivial.

Well, show us that it's not.

: So I made the point that there is nothing trivial about a result that
: immediately connects to the factoring problem.

It's only nontrivial if it actually gives you something (hence
'nontrivial'). As it stands you've got nothing out of it.

: Compared to my research, nothing much that anyone in the world is doing
: amounts to much of anything, no matter what the school.

You don't get out much, do you?

Justin
Received on Mon May 1 02:06:35 2006