Mudpuppy
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Kenny has mentioned this code, so here's a link to some tips and hints: http://www.danbrown.com/secrets/digital_fortress/ultimate_code.html . I haven't attempted it yet, but did notice it inside the book jacket.
Be forewarned that there's no great prize awaiting you at the end of this code puzzle, only the prize of self-satisfaction. If it helps, you can treat yourself to a candy bar or ice cream as a reward if you break it. I'll take a stab at it and see how it goes.
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kennys2006
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Mudpuppy said:
Kenny has mentioned this code, so here's a link to some tips and hints: http://www.danbrown.com/secrets/digital_fortress/ultimate_code.html . I haven't attempted it yet, but did notice it inside the book jacket.
Be forewarned that there's no great prize awaiting you at the end of this code puzzle, only the prize of self-satisfaction. If it helps, you can treat yourself to a candy bar or ice cream as a reward if you break it. I'll take a stab at it and see how it goes.
Cool, cool! I can't wait to see what you come up with, I'm also trying to crack this infamous code. I've included my math teacher as well. 
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GerardoM
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You dont need your teacher to crack that code all you need is the book! You want me to tell you how to do it? it is not as hard as you think. Im not posting it here i dont want to ruin it for every one but drop me a line and i will help you with it
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Amy416
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Gah! I think I know how to find the code, but I don't have the book on me. It's at my friend's, and I'm home for the holidays. Anybody willing to help me on this? I think I know how to figure it out...email me if you want to help (and know the code) and I can ask you specifically.
Thanks in advance!
strategicalpositioning@hotmail.com
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Sharma
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Here are some helpful hints on cracking the code:
*Count the number of numbers...how is that number special?
*Look at your book (pay close attention to the chapters)
Happy Hunting!!
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eternal503
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yes, i just finished the book, and i tried cracking the code for about an housr, so i was hoping maby u could help me, please dotntell me the accual code, but soem hints on how to break it, like where to look in tha book, and well u know just some hints lol
thanks a lot, my screename is dmbbd3601@yahoo.com
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BobGiordano1002
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Hello, Guardo. I've been trying to solve this forever. Guess me & my friends are dummies. Dan Brown's site didn't help a lot.
I'll appreciate any valuable info you may have to impart in soving the Ultimate Code.
His books are great!
Thanx,
Bobby G
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BobGiordano1002
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Sorry, GerardoM, not Guardo. I apologize.
BobbyG
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BobGiordano1002
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Hi, again...I just figured out the Ultimate Code.
Thanx anyway.
Dan Brown rules!
Bobby G
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mmoshi65
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how many chapters are there in the book? 128?
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mmoshi65
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sorry... that was just a huge hint for you guys trying to solve it.
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Skate
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Yea, I jsut got it. Pretty easy, really. I wish there was more involved with it. Perhaps giving more clues or something.
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Gawhd
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I just finished it and saw the code and immeditly knew what to do. Espically after counting the number of numbers in the code. Come on Mr. Brown, give us something a bit more challenging!
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BronzeRider
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Quote:
Sharma said:
Here are some helpful hints on cracking the code:
*Count the number of numbers...how is that number special?
*Look at your book (pay close attention to the chapters)
If Sharma was working for the agency, I'd fire her butt. The first thing I did was to look at the highest number, then looked at the ascii key code, 0-127 added 1 and I thought I was on my way. Then It occured to me, many many readers but might not know ascii codes so the book has to contain the key to the code. 
BR
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Ronen
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Yeah, I got that its the chapters... and I still, somehow, can't figure it out.
Any help?
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WKShadow
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ceasar
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BronzeRider
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Ronen said:
Yeah, I got that its the chapters... and I still, somehow, can't figure it out.
Any help?
Now that the secret has jumped the vault: What's in each chapter: words, letters? Where would you think the easiest place would be to start?
What's special about: 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49...
BR
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poia
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<<What's special about: 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49...>>
hmm... 2,3,4,5,6,7...;)
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"OK, so what's the speed of dark?"S.W.
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tennispro1
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I get that each number refers to a chapter, I know that thefinal result is C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S-!
I know there are 16 numbers in the code
how can I use this info to find that answer?
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tennispro1
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please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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poia
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sorry... you're not congratulated...:))
the numbers refer to the chapters where you'll find what you need...
BronzeRider said:
"Now that the secret has jumped the vault: What's in each chapter: words, letters? Where would you think the easiest place would be to start?"
it's easy... think 4X4  ))
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"OK, so what's the speed of dark?"S.W.
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wjtjd
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Two people in distant locations have exact copies of the same book. They want to pass messages back and forth undetected. They work out a system of referencing words or letters in the book to create a message. Dan Brown has used an extremely simple form of this code in Digital Fortress. Pay close attention to detail.
You will not be able to read the message even after you collect your data. There is a lot of mathematics in cryptology. You are going to have to use simple mathematics to set up your data and extract the message.
Remember that the book is about the most advanced (we hope) crypto organization in the world. Also remember that Dan Brown wrote this book because one of his students was approached by the Secret Service because of something that the student had sent to a friend in an email message.
If you need more help, email me at wjtjd@bellsouth.net
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wjtjd
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I have been following Dan Brown's work since he started writing books. My copy of Digital Fortress is fourth printing. Until Da Vinci Code came out I occasionally corresponded with Dan Brown by email.
My post was designed to educate the interested parties concerning cryptology. I did not give away the secrets of the code. I broke the code years ago and confirmed it with Dan Brown by email. 
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Phaedra
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I figured out the code after reading all these hints. If you are still having trouble here is another hint: 6 is A vowel.
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esaud
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My fiancee is not letting me go to sleep until we solve this thing. I know Ceasar and Chapters, can I get at least get one more hint. I am really sleepy.
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Pilaar39
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Is having the book mandatory to solving this code? I 'listened' to the book.. ie, an audiobook.
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retro
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I've now read all four of Dan Brown's books and have totally enjoyed each one!!!
Just wanted to note ... and I'm sure you're all aware of this. But Deception Point also has a code at the end of the book - same format (when comparing the two codes you're given a big clue on how to work it out). I'm sure the other two books have something at end as well but my copies are currently circulating amongst friends who won't give them back!!!
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esaud
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I would say it would be very difficult on an audio book unless you can tune to specific areas of the book.
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lgr
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I still can't figure it out! I get that the numbers correlate to chapeters but what am I supposed to look for after that. I guess it would help if I was better at math
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NeverEnding
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I just got finished reading the book and i know its been awhile since its beeno out, but i know the code! i know the code! just thought i'd post it, becuz its awesome when you figure out the code!!!!!
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"Beware of the man whose belly does not move when he laughs."
Some Asian person
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langdon_lover
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i cracked the code! thanks to everyone who has posted a hint on here..really helped me out 
langdon lover
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danaholic
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WTF! langdon_lover, have you finished the book already?
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tonyachastain
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i still cant figure out the code. im frustrated anyone that can tell me what it is? i would really appretiate it. my e mail is: tonya_chastain@msn.com
thanks, tonya
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Kevin
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If the rotating clear text function uses a "time-variant" as Dan Brown mentioned, isn't it possible to prevent the cleartext from shifting by disabling the computer clock? Just a thought...
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spyder
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kevin its 4ya... stoppin d computer clock's to nullify d effect of time-variant rotating cleartext function is possible but there's no such thing called as rotating cleartext function, not to my knowledge atleast...if there's something like dat throw some light on it! wat u hv thought cannot be done in NSA atleast coz wat bout the timestamp of critical data which's been accessed by the US Government??? just a thought!!!
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AAnnAArchy
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spyder, we don't charge you by the letter here. Please don't use text messaging abbreviations.
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spyder
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